Canada agreed to subsidies that may top C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) over a decade to land an electric vehicle battery plant by Volkswagen AG, the company鈥檚 first gigafactory outside Europe.
April 20, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Canada Matches US Subsidies to Win VW EV Battery Plant
Government, Business, Technology
Canada, IBM to Announce Chips Pact Amid Biden-Trudeau Visit
Canada and International Business Machines Corp. will announce a high-level agreement on expanding semiconductor cooperation on March 24, during President Joe Biden鈥檚 visit to Ottawa.
March 23, 2023Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Canada Climate Plan Calls for 42% Cut in Oil, Gas Emissions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau鈥檚 government wants a 42% reduction in emissions from the oil and gas sector as part of Canada鈥檚 plan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction goal.
March 29, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Ontario Declares State of Emergency Over Blocked US Bridge
The premier of Canada鈥檚 biggest province declared a state of emergency, warning protesters choking off traffic at a key U.S. border crossing and causing gridlock in Canada鈥檚 capital they face stiff punishment if they don鈥檛 leave.
February 11, 2022