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The fate of Canada’s largest proposed carbon capture and storage project is even more uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement this week amplified existing unknowns around the future of energy and climate policy in Canada, experts say. The $16.5-billion high-profile project in question would capture harmful carbon dioxide emissions from the oilsands, Canada’s heaviest-emitting sector.It would be built by the Pathways Alliance, a consortium whose members include some of Canada’s largest energy companies.But industry watchers say the project’s future is cloudy due to current political turmoil and the likelihood that a new federal government will be elected this year.“I can’t imagine a huge project like that could really move forward in a time like right now,” ...

Donald Trump has sent world leaders scrambling with his plans for stiff tariffs on imports and recent assertations that the U.S. should take over or take control of various countries, territories and landmarks — but Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, doesn’t seem to be taking the bait. Sheinbaum took a swipe at the president-elect on her daily press briefing broadcast Wednesday morning, giving a sarcastic history lesson directed at Trump after he proposed the Gulf of Mexico be renamed to Gulf of America.Trabajamos por cumplir el derecho a una vivienda digna para las y los mexicanos que más lo necesitan https://t.co/EAZtmajOtG— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) January 8, 2025 Story continues below advertisement Standing before a global map, and along...

The federal Liberals are turning their attention to a leadership race following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign, and new polling reveals who could be among the contenders likely to resonate with Canadians if they run. Whoever becomes Liberal leader will become prime minister as the Liberals remain in power even with a prorogued Parliament. New polling conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News looked at some of the names speculated to be weighing a potential run: two backbenchers, four cabinet ministers and two people currently not a part of the government. 3:28 Joly, Wilkinson prioritize handling Trump tariffs when asked if they will run for Liberal leader ...

A majority of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down, yet his announcement this week has not changed the Liberal party’s fortunes, new polling suggests. Eight in 10 (81 per cent) Canadians said they are in favour of Trudeau’s resignation, with more than half saying they “strongly approve” of it, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and released on Wednesday.When announcing his plans to step aside, Trudeau said that it has become clear to him that if he’s having to fight internal battles, he cannot be the best option in the upcoming election.However, his decision to make way for a new leader has not moved the needle much for the Liberals’ prospects, with support for the party dropping by one point, down to 20 per cent, since simil...

Justin Trudeau’s days as leader of the Liberal Party are numbered after he announced plans to resign once the party elects his successor. But how does the selection process work in the Liberal Party? And who gets to choose the next leader?Outside his residence in Ottawa, Trudeau told reporters on Monday of his intention to step down following months of mounting pressure.“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process,” Trudeau said.Trudeau said he had informed the Liberal Party president on Sunday evening.The Liberal Party’s board of directors must now set a date for the next leadership election and establish the leadership expenses committee, according to the party’s constitution. Story...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has outlined his proposed energy plan dubbed “Fortress Am-Can,” calling it a “renewed strategic alliance between Canada and America.” Ford made the announcement Wednesday and said the plan is aimed at achieving American-Canadian energy security and power economic growth for both countries, and “is a beacon of stability, security and long-term prosperity.”The announcement comes amid hefty tariff threats, and acquisition comments made against Canada by incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.“Our country is not for sale. It will never be for sale. But I think we work together of an incredible trade deal,” Ford said on Wednesday.Ford added he wants to “stop wasting time and ridiculous ideas about merging” and focus efforts on Made in Canada and Made in USA. ...