Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff

But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year.

By Ian Austen

Brown-Forman’s $17bn bid rejection leaves a bitter taste

The Brown family may have balked at handing its brands over to Sazerac, but it would have been more appealing than the alternatives

Canada court quashes bid by Alberta separatists for independence referendum

Alberta judge ruled provincial government must consult with First Nations before collecting signatures for a proposed referendum A Canadian judge has quashed a petition for an independence referendum in Alberta after finding First Nations were not consulted, dealing a blow to separatist hopes in the country’s western province. Justice Shaina Leonard of the Court of King’s Bench on Wednesday shut down the effort by a separatist group to hold a referendum on secession from Canada. Continue re...

By Leyland Cecco

Federal, Manitoba governments breached First Nations' child welfare rights, judge says in 'historic' decision

In a decision described as "historic," a Manitoba judge has found the governments of Manitoba and Canada breached First Nations' rights to self-governance around child welfare.

Canada court quashes Alberta separatists’ bid for referendum

A judge found the government failed to meet its obligation to consult with Indigenous peoples about the move.

Türkiye at UN rejects Greek objection over ‘Turkish straits’

Türkiye on Wednesday formally rejected Greece’s objection to the use of the term “Turkish Straits” at the United Nations, describing Athens’ criticism as politically motivated and...