Feds eye public pension funds to help bankroll infrastructure
The Liberal government considers asset recycling by leasing or selling stakes in highways, rail lines, and ports to non-government investors such as public pension funds. The budget notes using private capital to fund Canada’s infrastructure and improve long term affordability, with international examples like Australia cited. Michael Fenn comments on the policy.
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Trudeau hosts cabinet retreat to tackle Alberta economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and about 30 ministers arrived at a luxury Alberta resort for a cabinet retreat to address the province's oil price slump and map out actions. He notes the gathering also reviews six months of government gains and aims to strengthen on the ground engagement with communities beyond Ottawa.
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Liberals urged to reopen a civilian peacekeeping centre
The Liberals face calls to reopen a civilian led peacekeeping training facility in Kingston Ontario near CFB Kingston and Royal Military College. The Canadem backed plan revives the Pearson Centre idea shuttered in 2013 as Canada aims to boost UN missions amid dwindling military capacity and renewed Trudeau pledges.
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