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Federal government commits $1.2 million to CCA revitalization
Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, has announced more than $1.2 million in funding for the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA). This support, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will allow…
Ottawa, environmentalists to make their case for a carbon tax in Saskatchewan
Lawyers for the federal government and its supporters are to make their case today in a Regina court on why they believe Ottawa has the legal power to impose a carbon tax on Saskatchewan.Ottawa says it can put a price on carbon…
Former SNC-Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
A former vice-president of SNC-Lavalin facing charges of fraud and bribery in connection with the company's dealings in Libya is trying to get his case thrown out due to what his lawyers claim are unreasonable delays.Stephane Roy's…
Improved public realm starts to take shape at University of Windsor
To mark the University of Windsor’s 50th anniversary, the school engaged +VG Architects to create a campus master plan for the Ontario institution with a vision for the next 50 years. The plan, presented in 2013, aimed to enrich the student…
Blocked merger between Siemens and Alstom a win for Bombardier, say analysts
Analysts say Bombardier Inc. can rest a little easier after European antitrust authorities blocked a plan by manufacturing giants Siemens and Alstom to merge their rail operations.The European Commission announced its decision…
Environmentalists, farmers stake sides in Saskatchewan’s carbon tax challenge
Sixteen interveners from across Canada are getting a say this week in Saskatchewan's legal challenge of Ottawa's federal carbon tax. Here's a look at some of the groups and their arguments:Indigenous groups: Alberta's Athabasca…
Ryerson CBI gives recommendations on boosting Ontario housing supply
With affordable housing a hot-button issue for Toronto and region, the Province of Ontario has been hosting stakeholder workshops to receive input on how to increase housing supply. The Ryerson University City Building Institute (CBI)…
Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from cabinet
Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is quitting the federal cabinet days after allegations became public the Prime Minister's Office pressured the former justice minister to help SNC-Lavalin avoid criminal prosecution.In a…
Ontario government, Toronto, looking at multiple options for subway upload
Ontario and Toronto have agreed to ground rules for talks on Premier Doug Ford's plan to take over the city's subway system, with the discussions including options for a partial upload of the network or none at all.The province and city…
Trudeau announces help for homeless in Vancouver as part of national strategy
The federal government announced plans Monday to develop three projects in Vancouver that will create new affordable housing, helping those who are homeless and expanding the number of shelter spaces available in the city.Prime Minister…