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In September, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government unveiled an initial list of “major projects” to be reviewed and, possibly, fast-tracked. This flagship commitment from last spring’s federal campaign was designed both to stimulate the Canadian economy and to respond to tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump on Canadian exports.
A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute gauged how Canadians saw this list. Obviously, few voters will have had the chance to study these proposals so early in the process, so the exercise serves as a first impression of Carney’s election...
October 7, 2025 - 06:29 | Philippe J. Fournier | Walrus
Good morning. Israel and Hamas are back at the negotiating table, hashing out the thorniest issues in the U.S. peace plan – more on that below, along with another high-profile resignation in France and the Blue Jays’ quest for a series sweep. But first:Today’s headlinesAhead of talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are workingAlberta’s teachers’ strike begins, affecting around 700,000 studentsOntario to offer early access to some new cancer drugs in pilot project
October 7, 2025 - 06:10 | Danielle Groen | The Globe and Mail
At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.
October 7, 2025 - 06:00 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Ontario will give patients access to select new cancer drugs early as part of a pilot project that would make these medicines available whether or not public health plans have finalized price negotiations with the drug manufacturers. At the same time, the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA), the national body that represents all public insurance plans, says it will try to speed up price negotiations so they are finished earlier, possibly eliminating the need for Ontario’s pilot project.
October 7, 2025 - 05:00 | Chris Hannay, Kelly Grant | The Globe and Mail
The Toronto Blue Jays look to take another step toward the World Series when they take on the Yankees tonight in New York.
October 7, 2025 - 04:02 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
As the Toronto Blue Jays look to sweep the American League Division Series in Game 3 tonight, some Canadian fans say they'll be cheering proudly from the stands at Yankee Stadium.
October 7, 2025 - 04:01 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
