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Canada invests m in HTEC’s hydrogen liquefaction facility

Canada invests $49m in HTEC’s hydrogen liquefaction facility

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As the world transitions toward cleaner energy solutions, Canada is taking decisive action to solidify its leadership in sustainable innovation. Recognising the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and invest in renewable energy sources, the federal government is backing projects that drive economic growth while enhancing environmental sustainability. One such transformative initiative is a significant investment in hydrogen liquefaction technology, which promises to revolutionise the clean energy sector and pave the way for a greener future. Major investment in hydrogen liquefaction Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced a significant $49m investment in HTEC through the Strategic Innovation Fund. This funding will support a $472m project to establish and operate a cutting-edge hydrogen liquefaction facility in North Vancouver. The facility will be able to capture and liquefy 15 tonnes per day of industrial by-product hydrogen, converting waste into a valuable, clean fuel source. Anand commented: “Low-carbon hydrogen is key in achieving our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 – and the demand for it is growing across Canada and around the world. …

Workhorse electric delivery vans arrive in Canada this spring

Workhorse electric delivery vans arrive in Canada this spring

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Following approval from Transport Canada, EV startup Workhorse will be bringing the W56 and W750 model electric delivery vans to commercial truck dealers in Canada as early as this spring. Workhorse first showed its W56 medium-duty electric truck at Indiana’s Work Truck Week in 2023, and has sold the trucks to logistics and delivery companies like FedEx and Pride Group – which ordered more than six thousand of the electric vans in 2021, and continues to expand its fleet. “This is a major step forward for Workhorse,” says Josh Anderson, Workhorse’s chief technology officer in a press statement. “Pre-clearance from Transport Canada opens up a large new market for our products throughout Canada, including with fleets that operate across borders in North America.” As part of the approval process, Workhorse completed its registration as a foreign manufacturer under Transport Canada’s Appendix G clearance program. Transport Canada confirmed the vans’ compliance with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for both vehicles – but it remains to be seen if and how the latest tariff-driven trade war between the …

China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products

China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products

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Containers at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 28, 2025. Ethan Cairns/Bloomberg via Getty Images China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Beijing said a 100% tariff would be imposed on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes and peas, while a 25% levy would be placed on aquatic products and pork originating in Canada. The tariffs are scheduled to come into force from March 20, according to a statement from China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. The measures come amid a brewing global trade war, following several tariff announcements by the U.S., China, Canada and Mexico in recent months. Canada imposed 100% import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs from Oct. 1 last year, following in the footsteps of the U.S. and the European Union over concerns related to unfair competition. Ottawa also applied a 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, which came into effect from Oct. …

Canada announces investments in CANDU reactor technology

Canada announces investments in CANDU reactor technology

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Canada is reinforcing its leadership in nuclear power with significant investments in its homegrown CANDU reactor technology. Recognised globally for its reliability and efficiency, CANDU reactors have long played a crucial role in Canada’s energy landscape. With rising demand for secure, non-emitting electricity, the Canadian Government is taking decisive action to modernise and expand this technology – ensuring a resilient energy future for both domestic and international markets. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, recently announced a preliminary agreement with AtkinsRéalis to support the development of a new large-scale CANDU nuclear reactor. Major investment in CANDU reactor development As part of this agreement, the Government of Canada will provide up to $304m over four years to finance half of AtkinsRéalis’ design project for the next-generation CANDU reactor, known as MONARK. This effort will also engage Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), which owns the CANDU intellectual property, along with operators and the broader Canadian supply chain. The CANDU reactor, a natural uranium-fuelled and Canadian-designed technology, has played a pivotal role in Canada’s energy …

The levies push limits of presidential authority

The levies push limits of presidential authority

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U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks with members of the media on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 28, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters U.S. importers and their customers are about to experience the full force of President Donald Trump’s unprecedented use of emergency economic powers. At midnight Tuesday, 25% tariffs on imports from America’s top two trading partners, Canada and Mexico, went into effect, as did an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Tariffs on Canadian energy, at a rate of 10%, also began at midnight Tuesday. It’s difficult to overstate how far-reaching the impact of these tariffs will be, or how quickly they will be felt. U.S. trade with Mexico, Canada and China in 2024 accounted for around 40% of America’s total commerce in goods around the world. And unlike traditional trade policy, these tariffs are designed to deliver a financial sting right away, trade experts told CNBC. “From a technical standpoint, the imposition of the tariffs is basically a light …

Canada Got Its Own Miracle on Ice

Canada Got Its Own Miracle on Ice

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Last Saturday, I was in Montreal for the Canada-U.S. hockey game in the 4 Nations Cup. I knew I needed to be there. A few nights later, I was at home in front of our TV for the final game, which Canada won 3–2 in overtime. I watched every moment, from before the game began to after it ended. I almost never do that. Those games, I knew, were going to say something—about Canadian players, about Canadian fans, about Canada. Maybe something about the United States too. I didn’t know what. Sports can tell big stories. I was one of two goalies for Canada in the Canada–Soviet Union series in 1972, the first international best-against-best hockey series. Until that moment, professional players from the NHL were not eligible to compete in the amateurs-only Olympic Games or World Championships. Canada was where hockey originated, where all of the best players in the world were born and developed. To the total annoyance of Canadians, year after year the Soviet Union, not Canada, became known as “World Champions.” …

Building critical digital research infrastructure in Canada

Building critical digital research infrastructure in Canada

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There’s no single formula for building digital research infrastructure, but there is much to learn from our international peers. Case in point? Canada has a model of collaboration that reflects its unique character. When building digital research infrastructure (DRI) in Canada, the scenario is much like the country: expansive, complex, and regionally diverse. Here, many partners, institutions and government bodies work together to build the assets the country needs to get a leg up in the global knowledge economy. Against the backdrop of an evolving and dynamic space, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) is unlocking the full potential of Canada’s commitment to leading-edge research. While other G7 countries, such as the United Kingdom, have made significant investments in DRI—spending twice as much as Canada—recent investments are helping Canada start to close the gap and catch up with its international peers. With a strong vision and a federated approach, the Alliance and its partners are building a national strategy for DRI and gaining momentum in this high-tech race towards the future. Here’s how the Alliance …

For Trudeau’s successor, safeguarding Canada’s economy a ‘daunting’ task | Business and Economy News

For Trudeau’s successor, safeguarding Canada’s economy a ‘daunting’ task | Business and Economy News

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The return of United States President Donald Trump to the White House has delivered a jolt to the stewards of Canada’s $2.1 trillion economy. Already buffeted by domestic pressures such as stagnating growth and a housing crisis, Ottawa is now facing the threat of tariffs from the US, its biggest trading partner. Trump’s promise to steer the US on a protectionist course sets up hefty challenges for whoever replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the country’s deeply unpopular outgoing leader, before national elections that could be held as early as May, economists say. “It’s a daunting task for whoever takes over from Trudeau because from there it’s a short ramp for an early election call,” Tony Stillo, director of Canada Economics at Oxford Economics, told Al Jazeera. “It’s very tough. The electorate looks ready for a change and Trudeau may shore up popular support for the Liberal Party with a new face, but it may not be enough.” While tariffs barely got a mention in Trump’s inaugural speech on Monday, any hope of a reprieve was …

Canada’s trade chief warns oil and gas exports could be in play

Canada’s trade chief warns oil and gas exports could be in play

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If President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Ottawa is prepared to retaliate with levies that could take aim at the energy sector, Canada’s minister of international trade, Mary Ng, said Thursday. “Everything is on the table,” Ng told global markets reporter Seema Mody on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” This includes dollar-to-dollar retaliation. Canada’s trade chief also refused to rule out an export tax on Canadian oil and gas bound for the United States. “I don’t actually think Americans want us to not be selling electricity, oil and gas to America, because you know, I’m here in New York, the lights on Broadway, lots of it is Canadian electricity,” said Ng. “If you’re going to put tariffs on Canada, what it actually will do is make things more expensive for Americans,” she added. Trump has threatened a 25% blanket tariff on all Canadian exports when he takes office Monday. The threat is similar to one made towards Mexico, the three parties to the USMCA trade agreement. Trump …