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Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that “more intense” trade negotiations with the United States have commenced, following a call with President Donald Trump. Carney indicated that Canada has removed some “red lines” from discussion, including issues related to language and culture, as both sides aim for progress on key economic topics.
The Canadian federal budget for 2026 will include an update on immigration levels, as confirmed by a government source. The update will mark the second consecutive year it is included in the budget, aiming to clarify Canada’s approach to managing permanent and temporary residents amid ongoing concerns regarding public services and housing.
Election night in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area saw significant changes, with several incumbent mayors ousted. Hamilton’s Andrea Horwath finished third with 14 per cent of the vote, trailing Keanin Loomis and Rob Cooper. In Mississauga, Alvin Tedjo emerged victorious against Carolyn Parrish.
New Brunswick has signed an agreement with U.S.-based Regeneration Enterprises to assess the recovery of valuable metals from tailings at the long-shuttered Nigadoo mine. With the site representing a £35 million liability, the initiative aims to fund cleanup through potential metal recovery without immediate provincial funding.
Voters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are casting ballots today for municipal elections, deciding on mayors, councillors, and school board trustees. High-profile contests include Toronto’s race between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford, alongside former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie’s attempt to reclaim her position.
During a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump asserted that Canada has been “ripping off” the United States in trade, claiming this justified the imposition of tariffs on Canadian products. His remarks highlight ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Pierre Poilievre, along with other Opposition MPs, has signed a letter to Mark Carney as a federal Conservative bill to repeal the tanker ban is set for a second reading this week. The outcome may have significant implications for Canadian energy policies.
The Ford government plans to introduce new measures to address illicit cannabis sales in Ontario, stirring questions from legal retailers about the eight-year delay since legalization. Retailers are advocating for further enhancements to these rules, seeking stronger enforcement tools to protect their businesses.
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