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WestJet considers hiring temporary foreign workers to solve pilot shortage
Calgary-based WestJet is considering the use TFWs to fly its planes but the union representing pilots at the airline says it wasn't consulted by either the WestJet or the federal government about the move.
Google, Meta pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 as technology sees looming 'renaissance'
A group of major energy users have signed a pledge to support tripling global nuclear power capacity by 2050. Nuclear power is seeing a resurgence in popularity thanks in part to significant growth in power demand due to AI.
Why plain old natural gas is the hottest thing at the 'Super Bowl' of energy
AI data centres are sucking up tons of electricity, and natural gas is seen by some energy executives as a solution to help fill the demand. It's a hot topic at CERAWeek, a massive international energy conference in Houston that's sometimes described as the "Super Bowl" of energy.
Texas-bound: Canadian politicians slam U.S. tariffs (politely) during visit to Lone Star state
Amid an increasingly heated game of tariff-related chicken, Canadian politicians are in Houston telling Americans they're peeved — in the most stereotypically Canadian way possible.
The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada?
Even though Canada and the United States are in the midst of a trade war, officials from north of the border are looking past it, in hopes of getting a piece of the energy pie.
Trump says he wants Keystone XL pipeline built 'NOW.' How likely is that?
The politically charged Keystone XL pipeline is back in the spotlight, with U.S. President Donald Trump pitching the company behind the project to return to the U.S. and "get it built – NOW!"
What's keeping Calgary from opening more daycares? Real estate, for one thing
While there's plenty of interest in opening new daycare centres in Calgary, the property investment firm CBRE says a lack of available real estate is posing a challenge.
Can pickleball go corporate in Canada?
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company hopes to bring its model of indoor pickleball franchises north of the border. But some warn Canada could be a tougher market to crack.
Aritzia, Canadian Tire, Groupe Dynamite among Canadian retailers shifting production outside China
While recent headlines have focused on returning U.S. president Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Canadian products, retailers in this country have also been considering the possible impact of the additional tariffs he’s threatened on goods coming from China.
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Trudeau's tumultuous relationship with the Canadian oilpatch
In 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received a standing ovation from a crowd of energy executives. Today, the oilpatch is applauding his political demise. What happened?