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18 Dec

Canada, Ontario Sign Pact to Fast-Track Major Projects With ‘One Project, One Review’ System

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Canada and Ontario on Thursday signed a new co-operation agreement aimed at speeding up major infrastructure projects by streamlining environmental and impact assessments, as the federal government pushes to strengthen the economy amid shifting global trade dynamics.Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the agreement, which introduces a “one project, one review” approach for large infrastructure initiatives in Ontario. The framework is designed to reduce regulatory duplication between federal and provincial authorities while maintaining strong environmental safeguards and protections for Indigenous rights.Under the agreement, Canada and Ontario will adopt a flexible assessment process that…

31 Oct

Doug Ford Government Passes Bill Prohibiting Speed Cameras Across Ontario

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Toronto (Gaganjot): The Ontario government, led by Premier Doug Ford, has officially enacted legislation prohibiting the utilization of automated speed enforcement cameras across the province. This contentious move eliminates the utilization of speed cameras in municipalities and school zones, a decision the government asserts aims to "restore fairness and transparency" in traffic enforcement.Critics, however, argue that the prohibition will compromise road safety, particularly in areas where speed cameras have contributed to a reduction in collisions and protected pedestrians. Municipal leaders across Ontario have expressed frustration, stating that the decision removes an effective tool for enforcing speed limits and generating revenue…

22 Jul

Carney Assures Premiers of Strong U.S. Trade Stance Amid Tariff Threat

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma)– Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday assured provincial premiers that Canada would accept nothing short of a favorable deal in its ongoing trade talks with the United States. As the Council of the Federation convened in Ontario’s cottage country, Carney confirmed that Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc would travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming days to continue negotiations, emphasizing, “We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada.”The meeting comes at a critical time as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products…

07 Jul

Alberta-Ontario MOUs fuel more pipelines and trade

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and Ontario will sign agreements to drive oil and gas pipelines, energy corridors, and repeal federal policies blocking investment and growth.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) during Premier Ford’s visit to the Calgary Stampede, outlining their commitment to strengthen interprovincial trade, drive major infrastructure development, and grow Canada's global competitiveness by building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure.The two provinces agree on the need for the federal government to address the underlying conditions that have harmed the energy industry in…

27 Mar

Canada Slams Trump’s Auto Tariffs as a “Direct Attack” on Economy

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Ottawa, March 27, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's latest move to impose a 25% tariff on all auto imports, calling it a "direct attack" on Canada. The tariffs, which also apply to spare and ancillary components, were announced as a "permanent" measure by Trump on Wednesday.Carney, who was in the middle of an election campaign, cut his trip short and returned to Ottawa to chair an emergency Cabinet meeting on U.S.-Canada relations. He assured Canadian auto workers that the government would take steps to protect them, including a $2 billion (CAD) strategic…

05 Mar

Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic escalation of tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade offensive, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has scrapped a Starlink contract with Elon Musk and prohibited all American companies from securing government work in the province. “The contract’s dead—it’s history,” Ford announced decisively. “We won’t do business with anyone aiding or cheering on economic warfare against our province and nation.” He laid the responsibility at Trump’s feet, stating, “This is on their president, plain and simple.” Trump’s trade war has now triggered a backlash that locks U.S. businesses out of Ontario, undermining claims of “winning”…

05 Mar

Justin Trudeau Justifies US Anthem Booing While Ford Calls It Out of Bounds

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As trade friction with the U.S. heats up, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians and Americans to stop booing each other’s national anthems, a sentiment at odds with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s acceptance of the behavior as a response to new U.S. tariffs. During a Tuesday press briefing, Ford addressed the fallout from a 25 percent tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that morning, detailing Ontario’s next steps. While he acknowledged the anger sparked by the trade measures, Ford stressed the importance of civility. “Let’s keep the national anthems out of it,” he implored. “Boo…