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National Observer
21-07-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Expert group says the next six months are 'crucial' for major projects bill success
Prime Minister Mark Carney 's government should prioritize Indigenous engagement and declare "low-risk, high-impact" projects as being in the national interest within the next six months to validate the major projects bill, an Ottawa-based group of experts says in a new paper. The Expert Group on Canada-US Relations at Carleton University released a white paper on the future of Canada's energy sector Monday morning, before Carney was set to meet with Canada's premiers in Huntsville, Ont. Carney asked to join the premiers during their annual summer premiers gathering after President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 35 per cent tariffs starting Aug. 1. The Building Canada Act, also known as Bill C-5, is a central piece of the Carney government's response to Trump's tariffs. The legislation gives the government the power to fast track projects like mines and pipelines deemed to be in the national interest, as the Liberal government seeks to shore up Canada's economy and rely less on trade with the United States. The expert group, co-chaired by former Canadian Chamber of Commerce president Perrin Beatty and Carleton University international affairs professor Fen Hampson, wrote that the next six months are critical for the signature piece of legislation to be seen as a success. Beatty said Trump's tariffs have created a "remarkable consensus" to change the way Canada conducts business. "For too long, we've been a nation of builders that can't get anything built, to the point where you get decision by delay, where projects get abandoned or not even proposed because of regulatory paralysis," Beatty said in an emailed response. "The prime minister has promised major improvements to the system, but to sustain and build the momentum, we have to show Canadians that the reforms are working." The white paper says the Carney government should designate national interest projects "immediately." That list should include liquefied natural gas, oil, nuclear, hydrogen and renewable energy infrastructure. The authors suggest deeming two LNG projects in northwestern BC, LNG Canada 2 and Ksi Lisims LNG, as being in the national interest because both have already cleared several regulatory hurdles. The Ksi Lisims LNG project is also a marine project, which puts it into federal jurisdiction. "These projects are more manageable through federal action, and the potential rewards for Canada — 50,000 jobs and $11 billion per year added to the GDP — are major," Beatty said. In order to deepen Indigenous engagement, the expert group says the government should formalize a co-developed benefit-sharing and equity process for land rights holders. Carney held his first of three meetings with Indigenous leaders on Thursday in Gatineau, QC, meeting with hundreds of chiefs. Some of the chiefs said they left the meeting feeling "cautiously optimistic," but others left early feeling that concerns they'd raised for weeks weren't being listened to. Still, Beatty called the meeting an "important first step." "The onus is on governments and business alike to demonstrate their good-faith commitment to the process and to communicate the tremendous opportunities these projects present for Indigenous communities," Beatty said. Winning the trust and confidence of Indigenous communities won't happen overnight, but the prime minister has demonstrated a commitment to making it happen, he said. Carney will co-host the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee with Natan Obed, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president, in Inuvik, N. W. T., on Thursday to continue discussions about the legislation.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Longmont City Council again considers minimum wage
The Longmont City Council spent Tuesday evening reviewing economic data and discussing the logistics of a community feedback event aimed at gathering input from businesses and workers who would be affected by a minimum wage increase. On Aug. 14, the city will host a 'fishbowl' conversation, a format that will invite employers and employees to engage in a structured discussion about the potential impacts of raising the minimum wage within city limits. Assistant City Manager Sandra Seader told the council the goal is to allow stakeholders to speak candidly while decision-makers listen. Last year, the council began exploring whether to opt into a 2019 state law that allows local governments to set their own minimum wages. While the council decided not to raise the wage for 2025, members asked staff to return with more information and recommendations for public engagement. Seader said that the effort has been underway for months and includes an economic analysis of 2024 employer data from the Longmont Economic Development Partnership. The analysis will include 'what kind of industries are paying minimum wage, how many people are employed, what businesses would be impacted, what's the impact to the city as an employer if the minimum wage increases, is there a benefits cliff, and what do the ranges look like for these jobs,' she said. According to Seader, the fishbowl event will include a cross-section of stakeholders. 'We are looking at about 20 participants,' she said. 'Ten workers and 10 employers, and our goal is to have a balance of small, medium and large businesses represented, and people from a variety of industries like restaurants, retail, nonprofit and healthcare.' Several labor organizers, including Alejandra Beatty, president of the Boulder Area Labor Council and member of CWA Local 7799, a coalition of Colorado unions representing workers across a variety of industries, expressed frustration that workers and advocacy groups were not more involved in designing the process. During public comment on Tuesday, Beatty addressed the council with concerns that the labor movement was being left out of the conversation. She told the council that she, along with some of her fellow labor organizers, did not receive invitations or prior notice about the upcoming fishbowl discussion. She expressed concern that the council was showing bias in favor of the businesses. 'When we put our workers first, we can build a better economy. But if you're just going to put your energy towards one group, you're never going to get the whole story,' she told the council. Mayor Joan Peck responded from the dais in defense of the city's outreach so far, saying that the city is including workers in the fishbowl discussion as well. Beatty called that response one-sided. 'She can provide comments, but not me,' Beatty said in a phone interview with the Times-Call on Wednesday. 'The most obvious point I would make is that including workers inside of the fishbowl is not the same as including worker organizations who've done all the legwork to get us to this point.' Beatty also serves as co-chair of the Self-Sufficiency Wage Coalition, which has pushed for local governments to adopt minimum wage levels aligned with cost-of-living standards. She said her coalition has already provided significant data and community feedback to the city over the past several years. 'We've done this work. We've had these conversations. We've built trust with impacted workers,' Beatty said. 'We were hoping to build on that. Instead, it feels like the city is reinventing the wheel without us.' Seader acknowledged during the meeting that outreach had limitations. 'We've invited people to be participants, but the public is also invited to observe. We'll have notecards and an opportunity for observers to share feedback afterward,' she said. 'That input will be summarized and provided to council before you consider any next steps.' Scott Cook, CEO of the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, told the Times-Call Thursday that raising the minimum wage is a complex issue that should be examined from numerous angles. Fluctuating costs of goods and services, tariffs, and immigration can all contribute to a business's financial health, and raising the minimum wage isn't a quick fix, he said. 'It sounds great,' he said. 'Maybe it's surface-level to say we should raise the minimum wage. But then, when we start peeling it back, it becomes pretty complicated.' Cook pointed out that the results of raising the minimum wage in unincorporated Boulder County led to an estimated loss of 50 jobs in Niwot. He said that the Chamber plans to refrain from any major decision-making until hearing more from local businesses and nonprofit organizations. The council has not set a date for voting on whether to raise the local minimum wage. However, state law requires municipalities to adopt such measures by Aug. 1 the year before implementation. That means if Longmont wants to raise the minimum wage in 2026, a vote would need to take place by Aug. 1, 2025. Beatty said her coalition will continue organizing ahead of the fishbowl and plans to push for more inclusive policy development. 'At the end of the day, it's about listening to the people most impacted,' she said. 'And the people most impacted are already speaking. We just need city leaders to listen.'
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Home Hardware Launches Nationwide Search for Canada's Ultimate Road Trippers Français
Selected duo to embark on a coast-to-coast adventure exploring Home Hardware's hometown stories ST. JACOBS, ON, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Home Hardware Stores Limited is thrilled to announce the launch of The Search for Canada's Ultimate Road Trippers, a national casting call aimed at finding a dynamic Canadian duo ready to embark on a cross-country road trip to discover Canada's hidden gems, hometown heroes, and the locally owned Home stores that helped build it all. Home Hardware is looking for two outgoing, social media–savvy travelers who will take the wheel and travel across the country as the official faces of Canada's Ultimate Road Trip. "We're proud to have a presence in hundreds of communities across Canada, and we're excited to celebrate that local spirit through this unique, cross-country adventure," said Melanie Beatty, Director of Omni-Channel Marketing, Home Hardware Stores Limited. "This road trip is all about storytelling; highlighting the people, places and passions that make our communities special, and we can't wait to meet the duo who will bring that journey to life." The Search for Canada's Ultimate Road Trippers is calling for: A team of two Canadian residents, over the age of majority in their province or territory A proud Canadian spirit with a sense of adventure (flannel optional but encouraged) A comfort level both behind the wheel and in front of the camera Bonus points for a strong presence and experience on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram To enter, applicants must submit a 60-second audition video introducing themselves and explaining why they're the perfect pair for the job. Applications are being accepted until September 30, 2025. Selected finalists will be contacted following the application deadline. "This is more than a road trip, it's a celebration of the Canadian communities and local Dealers that make Home feel like home," said Beatty. For full contest details, eligibility requirements, and to apply, visit About Home Hardware Stores Limited Founded 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware Stores Limited is proudly Canadian and the country's largest Dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer with more than 1,000 stores operating under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. The Home Hardware Dealer network improves life at home by providing superior home improvement retail experiences through helpful advice and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. Home Hardware Stores Limited is designated as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers. More information about the company is available at
Buzz Feed
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Barbra Streisand Can't Remember If She Had Sex With Warren Beatty
It's safe to say Barbra Streisand doesn't mind raining on someone else's parade. Over the weekend, the New Yorker published an interview with the Funny Girl star in which editor David Remnick pressed Streisand about an interesting tidbit in her 2023 memoir, My Name Is Barbra. 'Possibly the greatest line in the whole book, to my mind, is you say you can't remember if you slept with Warren Beatty,' Remnick said. 'Now, I don't think anyone has ever written that line in the history of sex, or Hollywood, or anything,' he added about the heartthrob. 'I know I slept in the bed with him, but I can't remember if we actually had penetration,' Streisand admitted. 'I swear to God, I can't. There are certain things I block out.' Despite Streisand's claim that she has no idea if she properly met Beatty's little Dick Tracy, it seems like the two have had plenty of time to clear up that detail being that Streisand also told the magazine they're 'still friends.' 'Every year on my birthday, he calls me and we have a wonderful talk about our lives, our children, and so forth,' the 'Don't Rain on my Parade' singer said. 'So we're still friends. I met him when I was fifteen years old, and he was twenty-one, I think.' In her memoir, The Way We Were star wrote about her first impression of Beatty, saying that he was 'tall with movie-star looks, and women were already falling at his feet,' per People. And if that sounds like a pretty accurate description of any f-boy, it likely explains why Streisand was so flippant toward Playboy in 1977 when the magazine asked her if she and Beatty were ever 'romantically linked.' 'I said blithely, 'One of my flings,'' Streisand wrote in her book of the Playboy interview, per the New York Post. 'I was just tossing off a reply, playing the role of a jaded woman of the world.'
Courier-Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
‘Penetration': Barbra Streisand's wild celeb confession
Don't miss out on the headlines from Hook Ups & Break Ups. Followed categories will be added to My News. Barbra Streisand had a wild answer when pressed on whether she and her longtime pal Warren Beatty ever slept together during their rumoured fling in the '70s. The A Star Is Born actress and singer, 83, opened up about the NSFW matter during an interview with The New Yorker published recently, while discussing a similar anecdote she shared in her 2023 tell-all My Name Is Barbra. 'I know I slept in the bed with him, but I can't remember if we actually had penetration,' she claimed, per the New York Post. 'I swear to God, I can't. There are certain things I block out.' However, Streisand quickly moved away from the topic when the interviewer pressed her further about whether or not she ever slept with the Dick Tracy star, 88. 'But I know we're still friends,' she said, changing the subject. 'Every year on my birthday, he calls me and we have a wonderful talk about our lives, our children, and so forth.' 'So we're still friends,' Streisand added. 'I met him when I was fifteen years old, and he was twenty-one, I think.' In My Name Is Barbra, the star recalled first meeting Beatty at the Clinton Playhouse in Connecticut when she was 16 and he was 21. She described Beatty as 'tall with movie-star looks' and wrote that 'women were already falling at his feet.' Streisand was asked about her rumoured fling with Warren Beatty. Picture:for Fortune The pair have been friends for decades. Picture: Chris Delmas/AFP Streisand also wrote about an interview she gave Playboy in 1977 in which the reporter asked whether she was ever 'romantically linked' with the Bonnie and Clyde actor. 'I said blithely, 'One of my flings,'' she responded, according to her memoir. 'I was just tossing off a reply, playing the role of a jaded woman of the world.' Streisand shared details of her personal life in her memoir. Picture:for BSB Still, while Streisand and Beatty 'go back a long way,' she also admitted that there is 'some water under that bridge.' 'Recently, we were on the phone talking politics and who knows what else when he said, 'I remember why we broke up,'' Streisand wrote. 'I said, 'When were we together?'' After hanging up the phone and asking herself if she and Beatty ever slept together, Streisand admitted that they 'probably' did. 'I kind of remember. I guess I did,' she wrote. 'Probably once.' Whether they slept together or not, Streisand and Beatty have remained 'friends for life' since first meeting in Connecticut almost 70 years ago. They also each ended up with the loves of their lives, because Streisand went on to marry actor James Brolin, 84, in 1998, while Beatty married actress Annette Bening, 67, in 1992. Brolin recently opened up about the secret to his and the Way We Were singer's nearly 30-year marriage. 'The best investment we've ever made is our mattress,' he told the US Today show in April. 'And don't misunderstand me,' Brolin added. 'We're both lazy. We love to sleep late. We do a lot of our work on the phone, on paper, reading, right next to each other.' This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as 'Penetration': Barbra Streisand's wild celeb confession
