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New investing orders should make it simpler to deploy funds: Infrastructure Bank CEO

New investing orders should make it simpler to deploy funds: Infrastructure Bank CEO

OTTAWA — The head of a federal infrastructure agency says a new set of investing orders from the Liberal government should make it simpler to deploy more funding in the coming months.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $22 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 29 will be an estimated $28 million. The Canadian Press
Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act

Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti repeatedly invoked cabinet confidentiality in his appearance before a special committee tasked with investigating the government’s use of the Emergencies Act.
Canada Post temporarily resumes mail delivery in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Canada Post temporarily resumes mail delivery in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Canada Post has temporarily resumed delivery to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, more than a month after it stopped bringing mail to a two-block area where it says workers had safety concerns.
Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has set aside a Department of Fisheries order that would have phased out fish farming in British Columbia's Discovery Islands.
Foreign affairs minister, U.S. counterpart discuss next steps in Ukraine

Foreign affairs minister, U.S. counterpart discuss next steps in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada and the United States will continue to exert "maximum pressure" on Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Canada's hydrogen plans 'feasible' despite auditor concerns, says minister

Canada's hydrogen plans 'feasible' despite auditor concerns, says minister

EDMONTON — The federal natural resources minister said Tuesday that concerns from the auditor general’s office about government plans to move to a more hydrogen-powered economy don’t mean the goals aren’t achievable.
Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry 'thoughtful' and 'decisive': colleagues

Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry 'thoughtful' and 'decisive': colleagues

OTTAWA — The newly appointed inquiry commissioner set to probe the government's use of the Emergencies Act is described by colleagues as thoughtful and decisive in his approach to the law.
Tory MP calls study of link between resource development, violence 'disgraceful'

Tory MP calls study of link between resource development, violence 'disgraceful'

OTTAWA — A private email shows a Conservative MP from Alberta calling an NDP-initiated study into the relationship between resource development and increased violence against Indigenous women and girls "disgraceful.
Facebook has serious concerns over online news bill, considers options for response

Facebook has serious concerns over online news bill, considers options for response

OTTAWA — Digital giant Meta says it has “serious concerns” about the federal government's online news bill, which would force tech companies to compensate news outlets for reusing their work on social media platforms.