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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Canadian Political News Wednesday May 18 2016

Liberal majority wants greater control over timing in House of Commons

Competition Bureau invites public comment on its 2016-2017 Annual Plan

International Trade Minister to attend International Trade Day in Ottawa

State of North America's Birds report

First report on North America's migratory birds finds habitat protection key to healthy bird populations

The Fort Lennox National Historic Site is starting a new season

Minister McKenna holds town hall with youth on climate change issues

Some Conservatives now ready to support bill on transgender rights

Ottawa looks to loosen restrictions on changes to sex designation on SIN

PM to apologize today in House of Commons for 1914 Komagata Maru incident

Komagata Maru apology resonates personally, politically for Indo-Canadians

Mike Duffy back on track to earn Senate pension

Senators say they won't pass assisted dying bill by June 6 deadline

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose to support new trans rights bill

Justin Trudeau meets with B.C. mom of allegedly abducted kids

Minister Bibeau launches Canada's international assistance review and consultations

Backgrounder - The Government of Canada and its international assistance policy review

Minister of Environment and Climate Change participated in G7 Environment Ministers' Meeting in Japan

Canadian Army set to commence their largest and most complex exercise of 2016

CRTC seeks comments regarding neutrality of Internet data pricing plans

Strengthened liability and compensation regime for rail to come into force June 18, 2016

Reinvigorating Canada's human rights agenda

Statement by Minister Dion at conclusion of International Syria Support Group meeting

Backgrounder - Canada and APEC

Canada to host 2017 Asia-Pacific business meeting

Parliamentary Secretary Alghabra welcomes representatives of Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet

Backgrounder - Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet

Highway 14 overhead sign and corridor study in the works

More health-care training spaces in Victoria, Salt Spring Island

B.C. students to benefit from stronger ties with France

Highway 14 overhead sign and corridor study in the works

Company owned by former B.C. government director pleads guilty to Elections Act violation

Investing in social innovation to drive youth employment success

Geoscience data gets B.C. resource projects to “yes”

Non-profit societies selected for new affordable housing in Penticton

British Columbia honours outstanding child-care providers

Province remains committed to 2016 rafting season

Largest cruise ship to ever visit Victoria!

Emergency preparedness: MLAs enter the Shake Zone

BC Coroners Service identifies ATV incident victim

Alberta to consult on minimum wage

Forestry minister calls for tougher fines for human-caused wildfires

Officials focus on strengthening Alberta's booming tourism industry

Executive salaries at Alberta agencies, boards to be targeted today by new law

Ontario's move away from natural gas would hit Alberta producers

No debt ceiling means no government accountability, Wildrose warns

Fort McMurray fire may extend Alberta's spring legislature sitting

Federal rationale for restricting assisted dying shot down by Alberta appeal court

Alberta moves forward to strengthen independent environmental monitoring and science program

Sask. Premier wants review of SaskTel's future competitiveness

New young Speaker Corey Tochor says he'll be fair but different

Saskatchewan eyes 'transformational' change in government to save money

Premier Wall says risk analysis in the works for SaskTel after MTS sale to Bell

Provincial Deficit Over $1 billion

PC’s Face Opposition NDP In First Question Period

Manitoba's finance minister to give fiscal update

Opposition wants judge to review Premier Brian Pallister's Costa Rican companies

Pallister put in the hot seat during first question period

FINANCE MINISTER PRESENTS FISCAL UPDATE

FAO: Ontario's infrastructure plan could add $54 billion to provincial debt

Ontario can balance budget in 2017-18 after 9 straight deficits: fiscal watchdog

Unions upset over plans to restrict election campaign spending

Ontario political parties want taxpayers to fund campaigns

Ontario financial accountability officer warns of increased debt

Ontario payouts to teacher’s unions ‘unusual, but within the government’s authority’: Auditor general

Ontario Passes Landmark Climate Change Legislation

Premier Renews Ontario-Israel MOU with Chief Scientist

Ontario Re-Introduces Legislation to Protect Students

Quebec premier accused of demoting minister for flagging problems in department

Legislation allows Women’s Council to fulfil mandate

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Committee Advising on Finfish Traceability Learning About Best Practices

Halifax Convention Centre Update

Traffic Advisory, Hants County

Gov Looking for Long-Term Solutions in Riverhead State of Emergency

Motorists Advised To Be Cautious of Moose on Roadways

Applications Being Accepted for Prospectors Training Course

Tough talk on 'lemon' ferries from transportation minister

Highlighting Local Success of Artists

Recognizing the Sacrifices of our Police and Peace Officers

Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Health and Safety Conference

Public Advisory: Residents Reminded About Safety Around Open Fires

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Report P-2016-001 Released

Island Caribou Population Remains Robust and Healthy

New act creates Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Northwest Territories Parks are now Open

Mineral Master Receives Industry Award

Yellowknife area recreation management planning beginning this summer

Coun. Charlie Clark makes mayoral bid official

City of Regina seeks feedback on 3 concepts for rail yard redevelopment

Hamiltonians remain divided over LRT plan

City of Vancouver issues first pot shop business license

City of Vancouver survey floats booze sales at beach concessions

Report cards shows Vancouver falling behind other international hubs in economic, social issues

Greater Vancouver faces big challenges to maintain economic vitality, report finds

City adds $40 rebate for new irrigation controllers

Council keeps hope for another downtown theatre, someday

Public consultations for "Healthy City Strategy" begin

Firefighters Association and City to Return to Mediation Table

Council Unanimously Approves Public Meeting on Rapid Transit Plans

One River Environmental Assessment Floated By Council

Council to Reimburse London Firefighters Assisting in Fort Mac Relief Efforts

Essex Looks For Provincial Funding For Lyme disease

Regina to save $304K eliminating deputy city manager job

CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE LOOKING FOR PIECE OF LEGAL MARIJUANA TAX WINDFALL

Warwick Appeals Charging Station Denial

Stratford Hires New C.A.O.

Four candidates trying for spot on council

Kamloops City Council to review wine sales at grocery stores

Reserved C-Train parking and increased fines go before Calgary council committee

Saskatoon Councillor Charlie Clark expected to launch mayoral run today

Greater Essex school board to review every school in system

Kitchener's Grand River oil spill now cleaned up, city says

Toronto councillor pushes for planning changes that benefit developer despite ties to company

Ottawa's legal manoeuvre on veterans benefits called 'a betrayal'

No calèches on Montreal streets this summer, Coderre says

Montreal mayor praises auditor general for uncovering city management flaws

Multiple commercial tax rates could be coming to Halifax

Russ Wyatt to introduce motion to change public lawn care

London city council appoints Integrity Commissioner

Canadian Stocks Little Changed as Banks Offset Commodity Shares

Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

phil & teds USA Inc. recalls V5 Dash Strollers

Foreigners buy a net $17.17 bln in Canadian securities in March

Canada Foreign Stock Investment

SNC-Lavalin paid $22M to secret offshore company to get Algeria contracts: Panama Papers

Chongga brand Frozen Fish Cake (Mixed) recalled due to undeclared egg

Sugarfina brand Milk Chocolate Malt Balls recalled due to undeclared peanut

Organic Matters brand Organic Hojicha Green Tea recalled due to Salmonella

Consumer Price Index, 2000 to Present

Interest Rate

Gold slips after U.S. data boosts Fed rate rise expectations

Enforcment Aims To Outmuscle Mussels

Saskatchewan ready for Fort McMurray wildfire to reach border

FOX CREEK STILL UNDER TWO HOUR EVACUATION NOTICE

Oil steadies ahead of U.S. inventory data; Brent below $50

Wildfire in Fort McMurray grows to nearly 423,000 hectares

Setback for Fort McMurray rebuilding efforts as crews forced to flee city

NGX Alberta Flat Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Extended Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Super Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Indices Alberta Market Price

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Index

NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

C$ weakens as wildfire threatens oil sands facilities

Daily noon exchange rates

Daily closing rates, past five days

Housing Market in Windsor-Essex Will Remain a Seller's Market

Hamilton’s average house price could hit $500,000 in 2017

CMHC sees slowing of home construction in most of Canada, growth in some areas

BC HOUSING STARTS TO SEE ROSY OUTLOOK FOR 2016/17

Housing starts in Calgary will dip for 2nd straight year, CMHC predicts

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