Feds push for Via project

June 7, 2019

TOP STORIES

Documents show federal push for infrastructure bank to back Via project

The rail company wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines in Ontario and Quebec » read more

Mexican envoy says new NAFTA to get quick approval despite U.S. tariff threat

Mexico's ambassador to Canada said he is confident Mexico and the U.S. will reach a deal by Monday's deadline » read more

Extradition hearing for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou set for early next year

The U.S. Department of Justice has laid charges of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction against China's Huawei and Meng » read more

Nissan had tech that drove Fiat Chrysler-Renault idea

Trust among the players appears to have been broken. But reviving the talks is still in the realm of possibilities » read more

HEADLINES

Economy added 27,700 jobs in May, unemployment rate hit record low at 5.4%: StatCan

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McKenna considering Senate changes to environmental assessment bill

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Almost 300 more Ontario stores to be allowed to sell alcohol, province say

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Saputo misses as Q4 profit drops despite acquisition-fuelled revenue boost

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Threat or promise? E auto boom could cost industry jobs

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