Located in Saskatchewan’s Flin Flon Greenstone Belt, one of Canada’s richest mineral regions, the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc mine is one of Canada’s most significant new critical minerals mines, being developed by Eldorado Gold in close partnership with Indigenous partners. As a new source of minerals that are essential to clean energy technology, advanced manufacturing and national security, this project will strengthen Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s economic prosperity, supply chain security and industrial strength.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Helen McEntee, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, during the informal meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich) in Wicklow, Ireland.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, during the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers, also known as Gymnich, in Wicklow, Ireland.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.
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As Canada transitions to a net-zero carbon future, the federal government is partnering with public transit and school bus operators to help electrify their fleets and reduce carbon emissions.
