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B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada's new major projects office
September 12, 2025 - 2:47 PM

The company seeking to expand Metro Vancouver's Deltaport terminal has applied for fast-track approval by Canada's new major projects office.
In the news today: Canada Post union to give update on negotiations
September 12, 2025 - 1:15 AM

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Teck merger a 'vote of confidence,' says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada's 'engine'
September 11, 2025 - 3:53 PM

The proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70-billion mining giant based in B.C. is a "vote of confidence" showing the province is a global hub for mining, Premier David Eby said Thursday.
Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list
September 11, 2025 - 10:30 AM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government's fast-track list on Thursday — part of his plan to attract outside investment and bolster the Canadian economy.
In the news today: Major projects to be announced, Korea's push for Canadian sub deal
September 11, 2025 - 1:15 AM

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
South Korean shipyard sweetens its submarine sales pitch to Canada
September 11, 2025 - 1:00 AM

OTTAWA — One of two finalists in the competition to build the Royal Canadian Navy’s next fleet of submarines is pitching multiple industrial partnerships and economic benefits in the hopes of sealing the deal.
In the news today: Teck Resources to merge with Anglo American
September 09, 2025 - 3:11 AM

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership
August 26, 2025 - 6:39 AM

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.
First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
August 25, 2025 - 3:18 PM

Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the Port of Stewart bulk terminal on the Portland Canal that separates British Columbia and Alaska.
Hodgson 'hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
August 20, 2025 - 12:52 PM

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said he is "hopeful" that the government will start announcing major infrastructure project approvals in the fall.
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B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada's new major projects office

In the news today: Canada Post union to give update on negotiations

Teck merger a 'vote of confidence,' says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada's 'engine'

Here are the first major projects on Ottawa's fast-track list

In the news today: Major projects to be announced, Korea's push for Canadian sub deal

South Korean shipyard sweetens its submarine sales pitch to Canada

In the news today: Teck Resources to merge with Anglo American

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

First Nations 'making history' to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals

Hodgson 'hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall

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