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One year after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, why isn't it full?
The Canadian oilpatch has a brand-new pipeline, something it's pleaded for year after year, and it offers a relatively quick route to the West Coast and overseas markets. But a year in, the newly expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline still isn’t running at full capacity — though the CEO of the Crown corporation says he doesn’t think it’s a problem.
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An energy superpower? Oilpatch skeptical of Carney's support for the sector
Despite Mark Carney's pledges throughout the election campaign to kick-start the country's economy, build energy corridors and transform the country into an energy superpower, many in the oilpatch are unconvinced there will be any change in policy direction from the re-elected federal Liberals.
Pipelines have become an election issue. What exactly is Ottawa's role to play?
If the next government wants to build new energy infrastructure, experts say that could include different strategies such as taking an ownership stake or reducing red tape. But perceptions of "short-circuiting" processes could cause new problems.
Canadian airlines revamp offerings as travellers ditch U.S. vacations
A steep decline in Canadian travel to the U.S. has dealt a blow to airlines that usually cash in on Florida beach vacations and family trips to Disneyland. That’s left airlines scrambling to adjust their summer schedules, trim U.S. flight capacity and add more seats to destinations within Canada and overseas.
WestJet backs down from TFW hiring plan
Under pressure from a pilots’ union, WestJet says it no longer plans to use the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program to hire captains for its regional Encore airline.
Sunterra takes steps toward creditor protection while U.S. subsidiaries face legal scrutiny
On Thursday, the Alberta-based company assured shoppers that it's here for the long haul. Several businesses under the Sunterra banner have taken steps toward creditor protection as three of its U.S. subsidiaries face legal and financial scrutiny.
Apparel brands grappling with 'tariff hell,' says Canadian industry group
Canadian fashion brands are grappling with the impact of Washington's steep new tariffs on garment-making hubs like China, India and Vietnam.
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.