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Boston Globe
11 hours ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
‘We are open for business': Healey hosts Canadian premiers, Northeast governors amid Trump trade talks
Advertisement But at least two Canadian premiers, Ontario's Doug Ford and New Brunswick's Susan Holt, indicated they won't be encouraging their constituents to vacation in the US, at least not until Carney and Trump can reach some sort of deal. Ford also cited Toronto's building boom, and said that normally the builders there would be using US-made steel but now through legislation, they're encouraged to use Canadian-made steel instead. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'The leaders I talk to around the world are dumbfounded,' Ford said. 'They say, 'I can't believe the president is going after your country.'' And Holt said she hopes to lure some talented scientists away from the US amid the Trump administration's cutbacks in federal research funding. 'I'm not going to pretend that folks in Canada don't see this as an opportunity to attract some of the best and brightest,' Holt said. 'Maybe we'll borrow your talent for a little while.' Advertisement Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said he viewed the governors in the room as allies and friends. 'Everyone around this table is trying to deal with a situation that was thrust upon us,' Houston said. 'Canadians, when [we] hear the talk about the 51st state stuff, we're pretty ticked off.' The New England governors rattled off some of the downside effects of these trade tensions, from canceled B&B reservations to rising costs for medical device materials and aluminum for craft brewers. Maine's Janet Mills said she's already seeing a big drop-off in tourism from Canadian visitors, saying 'hurt pride' is a bigger factor than the tariffs. The New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers typically meet every year to discuss shared issues; this time, Hochul and Ford were included in those conversations as well. When asked by a reporter if any significant resolutions or commitments had emerged from the discussions on Monday, Healey responded by saying, 'We're going to commit to ensure a better flow of trade,' and 'we are committed to marketing the Northeast as a great destination for Canadians to come and visit.' Healey added: 'I expect good things to come from this, concrete things, but also hopefully we're sending a message today to our friends in Canada and others across the United States that we are open for business [and] we want to continue with a relationship that has stood us well for decades.' Jon Chesto can be reached at
Calgary Herald
03-06-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Why some think Connor McDavid is leaving Edmonton Oilers
Article content 2. All that said, the constant unfounded and hallucinatory nonsense out of Toronto, the universe's capital of Ontario, about McDavid0-to-the-Leafs can be tedious. Article content 3. It started in 2015 when the Oilers won the draft lottery with McDavid the prize. At once, Toronto sports writers covered themselves in bull dung. Some of them read McDavid's pensive reaction to the lottery as him not wanting to come to Edmonton. Toronto Sun sportswriter Steve Simmons opined on TSN: 'There is a reason that he looked unhappy, it's because he was unhappy … This isn't where Connor McDavid wanted to be drafted to.' Article content On TSN's panel The Reporters, other veteran Eastern Canadian pundits weighed, egged on by host Dave Hodge's thinly-veiled disdain for anything associated with Edmonton and the then dismal Oilers. Article content Said Bruce Arthur (him again): 'The Edmonton Oilers are going to have Connor McDavid's career to play with. This is not good.' Article content Article content And Montreal's Michael Farber: 'He just looked so unhappy, he couldn't even fake being happy about the Oilers… It's not a good thing for the NHL because Edmonton on a global scale remains a Article content The most ridiculous comment belonged to the Hodge, saying 'he clearly wanted to be a Buffalo Sabre' and how we 'would have seen a different expression on his face if the odds had held up'. Article content 4. More ant-Oilers agitprop abounded at the time. The Oilers were certain to ruin McDavid, some sports commentators argued, starting with (again) Bruce Arthur, who tweeted seconds after the Oilers won the pick: 'And that was the day that Connor McDavid was ruined.' Article content hockey editor Josh Cooper later fleshed out the critique, writing that Edmonton is 'a team that has made a science of messing up top prospects … McDavid is supposedly not the same to a degree, just because of the hype and the extreme level of skill within his body. But really, will he play out any differently than the other three ( Edmonton first overall picks, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Nail Yakupov)?' Article content Article content 5. If you thought the mind-reading and body language hallucinations were bad, Toronto sports commentator Jeff Blair, a Sportsnet columnist, reached a new low with his modest proposal that the NHL should have rigged the draft lottery to gift McDavid to the Maple Leafs. 'McDavid would have been of maximum marketing value and would have had the most immediate positive impact in Toronto,' said Blair. Article content Toronto is a rich hockey market that deserved McDavid, he added. : 'The Maple Leafs have bankrolled the NHL for a long time. … It would have been nice to get a McBone thrown in their direction, you know? Professional sports is about entertainment and marketing and money and TV and such. Fairness sometimes sucks. Connor McDavid should be a Maple Leaf, and everyone knows it – including McDavid himself.' Article content 6. The burbling picked up again in 2019 when the Oilers were down and out, costing then GM Peter Chiarelli his job. Having made the division finals in 2017, Chiarelli's Oilers crashed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, largely due to untimely major injuries to Edmonton's top two d-men, Oscar Klefbom and Andrej Sekera. Article content Justin Bourne, the otherwise reasonable senior hockey columnist with of The Athletic at time, said on Toronto radio he hoped McDavid would ask out from Edmonton. 'You know he wants to…. I'm sure he wants to get the hell out of there but there's not really a way to do it without creating some LeBron James-esque fire storm with the decision. I would love to see it. That would be great theatre, wouldn't it?… All I know is I really want this to happen.' Article content 7. Bourne wasn't alone in Toronto in 2019 trying to stick the knife in. The same Bruce Arthur piped in: 'We'll need suction cups and ropes, flashlights and hacksaws. We'll need a balaclava or two, and a plan. Because it's time to start thinking about freeing Connor McDavid.' Article content Arthur continued: 'Connor McDavid doesn't deserve this. He shouldn't be trapped in hockey hell. He hasn't even hinted he wants anything else; he's a hockey player under contract, after all. He took the money, though less than he could have…. But the franchise is wasting a singular career. This is not arguable. The Oilers have made the playoffs once in McDavid's first three years because they ran a goalie on a hot streak out there 73 times, and Edmonton outscored opponents 77-47 at 5-on-5 with McDavid on the ice.' Article content Article content 8. The last major gasp of Toronto's McDavid envy came after Winnipeg beat Edmonton in the first round of the 2021 playoffs. Article content First, we had Breakfast Television host Sid Seixeiro of Toronto, who used to be on the Toronto Sports Network, infamously saying: 'Connor McDavid's not going to put up with this much longer.' Article content Then there was the imperious Cathal Kelly of Toronto's national newspaper, the Globe & Mail, pushing McDavid to do his bidding: 'If McDavid wants out of Edmonton, it's on him to make that happen. He should do that. He'd be doing everyone involved a favour.' Article content And if McDavid should reject the command of The Cathal to force a trade? It would apparently be McDavid's doom: 'As long as they have the best player in the known galaxy, the Oilers can continue being operatic failures. People will still pay to see him play. Maybe becoming the new Marcel Dionne and making eight figures is enough for McDavid. Let's hope so. Because that's where he's headed.' Article content Article content 9. What did all this anti-Edmonton Oilers sniping and McDavid doom-speak get Toronto? A boat load of bad karma, I'll suggest. The Leafs have flunked out of the playoffs repeatedly, while the Oilers won two series in 2022, a series in 2023, three series in 2024 and three series so far in 2025. Article content Edmonton didn't ruin McDavid. He and other players give thanks to Oilers fans for being the best and loudest in the league, and there's nothing but praise from the players for owner Daryl Katz. Article content Would a Stanley Cup win for McDavid in Edmonton be nice? You bet. Article content But not because I want to lord it over Toronto fans and writers. Article content In the end, I've met enough great Toronto fans and seen enough excellent reporting from some Toronto sports commentators not to have any kind of major grudge against the Leafs. Article content 10. This brings me back to this latest round of agitation. The New York Post headline gave me a chuckle, as did the Toronto Star column by Arthur. Article content McDavid's contract status is in no way hanging over this playoff run. It's not been discussed at all by anyone in the media and is rarely mentioned on-line. The focus is on one thing only: Edmonton's quest to win its first Stanley Cup since the Gretzky/Messier era. Article content 11. As for Arthur's conjecture that McDavid might well have a special place in his heart for the Leafs and Toronto, I can't answer to that. But if McDavid wants to challenge for more Stanley Cups in his remaining peak or near peak seasons why would he go to Toronto? All due respect, that team lacks several key ingredients for winning, namely a bunch of big forwards who can hit and forecheck and a bunch of smart d-men who can ably defend and move the pucks like magicians. Article content Toronto was too purist to bring in players like tarnished vets Evander Kane and Corey Perry and not smart enough to keep its hands on a fantastic player like Zach Hyman. Those kinds of mistakes are being paid in full by Leafs fans. Article content Article content 12. And the Rangers? Do their star players buy-in to playing unselfish, team-oriented defensive hockey? It takes years for some players to finally get it through their heads they must play defence as fanatically as they attack. Some players never learn this fact about winning hockey. Does McDavid want to teach these one-way players? Or does he want to stick with a group of players in Edmonton who have already learned this lesson? Article content 13. If you think I'm an Edmonton homer (I am) who can't see straight on this matter (I admit to bias), here's what Stan 'The Maven' Fischler has to say on the matter. Fischler is a long-time New York hockey writer who would love to see McDavid follow in the skating strides of Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky to New York. Article content But not to be, Fischler says, giving five reasons, that McDavid is comfortable and adored in Edmonton, that he's not a Broadway type who needs a larger stage to display his talents, that he loves playing with Draisaitl, that Jackson is running the team and his old junior coach Kris Knoblauch is head coach, and that the Oilers are a potential dynasty team. 'Bottom Line: In a short time Connor will give his official 'Regards to Broadway' and sign a permanent deal with the Oilers!' Article content
Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Port of Johnstown and V6 Agronomy Launch Long-Term Partnership to Strengthen Canada's Agricultural Supply Chain
New partnership brings a dependable supply of enhanced efficiency and phosphate fertilizers to Canadian farmers while strengthening local jobs, rail logistics, EU and MENA-bound exports (European Union and Middle East North Africa) of high value prairie grains. JOHNSTOWN, ON, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - In a landmark move to strengthen Canada's agricultural infrastructure, V6 Agronomy and the Port of Johnstown have entered a long-term partnership to accelerate the flow of next-generation crop nutrition products across Canada and beyond. Many years in the making, this collaboration is set to catalyze a new era in Canadian agriculture, with the Port of Johnstown serving as V6 Agronomy's Eastern Canadian import hub for fertilizer inputs and logistics. The agreement supports V6's national strategy to re-shore and modernize Canada's fertilizer supply chain, improve food system resilience, and reduce the carbon footprint of fertilizer distribution. The new terminal facility will be operational by Q4, 2025. "This partnership is a generational opportunity to anchor Canada's domestic food security, reduce input costs, and bring advanced, farmer-first infrastructure to Canadian agriculture," said Ryan Brophy, CEO of V6 Agronomy. "Together with the Port, we're helping to reshape how crop nutrients move in and out of this country while opening up a new export channel for high value western Canadian pulse crops" An Innovative National Ag Strategy in Motion The collaboration is built around a three-pronged strategy: Canadian Manufacturing: V6 is growing forward with the construction of its compound fertilizer granulation facility in Maitland, ON. When commissioned, the first-of-its-kind in North America facility will produce clean-tech, enhanced efficiency fertilizers for Canadian farmers and international partners. Academic Partnership: V6 is working with Trent University's renowned School of the Environment on a multi-year research project to validate emissions reductions and soil health improvements through enhanced fertilizers and soil amendments. Digital MRV (Monitoring, Reporting & Verification): Through various partnerships including Ontario-based Mangrove Systems, V6 is implementing verifiable carbon and nitrous oxide tracking across the specialty fertilizer and soil amendment lifecycles, unlocking new carbon revenue streams and ESG reporting for growers and stakeholders. Strategic Collaboration at a Key Port "This isn't just a partnership," says Leslie Drynan, General Manager of the Port. "It's a vision for agricultural infrastructure that aligns with the values of climate resilience, economic opportunity, and regional development." Reflecting on the collaboration, Mayor Tory Deschamps says, "this partnership between V6 Agronomy, the Port of Johnstown, and the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is a vital step in protecting local and Canadian farmers from the threat of tariffs and supply chain disruptions. This initiative aligns with our Township's vision for growth in agriculture and clean technology, positioning our region as a leader in climate-smart farming. We proudly support this collaboration with V6 and the long-term benefits it brings to our community and Canada's food security." "Our Township is also ready to support any further economic development that will strengthen Canadian jobs, protect our workers, and drives growth in our Township or at our Port," says Deschamps. Deputy Mayor and Port Management Committee Chair, Steve Dillabough says, "This is the first time that this Port Management Committee Council and Port staff have entertained a partnership with a company like V6 Agronomy, who are here to support all Canadian farmers. This partnership development demonstrates that we are an open port, open for business to all companies around the world. To echo the sentiments of Mayor Deschamps, we will continue to invest in infrastructure improvements to enhance the capacity and efficiency at the POJ." The Port of Johnstown, a trimodal terminal on the St. Lawrence Seaway with access to CN Rail and global marine trade routes, will serve as a key hub for the import and handling of V6's crop nutrition products. This ensures supply chain stability and expanded access for Canadian and export markets. The agreement establishes a turnkey vessel-to-rail and rail-to-vessel corridor, enabling faster, cleaner, and more controlled product movement across the national and international landscape. A Shared Vision for Canadian Agriculture The partnership delivers value to: Farmers: More predictable access to affordable, high-quality fertilizers that are not otherwise available via Canadian manufacturers. Investors: A de-risked growth trajectory aligned with clean-tech and agri-food priorities. Policy Leaders: A shovel-ready blueprint to achieve climate and food security mandates. Local Communities: Economic revitalization through manufacturing, jobs, and exports. About V6 Agronomy V6 Agronomy is a Canadian innovator in crop nutrition, delivering proprietary fertilizer formulations and soil health solutions to growers and retailers across Canada and beyond. With a focus on regenerative agriculture, low-emission technologies, and vertically integrated logistics, V6 is building the infrastructure to power a more resilient and sustainable food system — from east to west, west to east and out to trusted trading partners around the world. About the Port of Johnstown Owned and operated by the Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal, the Port of Johnstown is Eastern Ontario's premier multimodal port facility, serving grain, and bulk commodities along the St. Lawrence Seaway. With marine, rail, and truck access, the Port continues to play a pivotal role in regional trade, agri-logistics, and community development. SOURCE V6 Agronomy Inc.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blumenthal says Trump tariff proposal will drive up Connecticut energy costs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — On Monday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will demand President Donald Trump rescind certain tariff proposals he says will drive up energy price for Connecticut consumers if implemented. The focus here is tariffs on Canadian energy. Blumenthal said a significant share of our state's energy is sourced from there and these tariffs could send already high prices skyrocketing. President Trump's new tariffs could impact Connecticut residents He said this is troublesome for Connecticut consumers who already face some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, with an average cost of about 28 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to the national average of about 16 cents per kilowatt-hour as of December 2024. Blumenthal said a big portion of Connecticut's electricity is sourced from Eastern Canadian hydropower, a cheaper alternative to higher priced natural gas. He also said the 10 to 25 percent tariffs Trump is proposing on Canadian energy will directly impact electricity costs here in the U.S. Public hearing on electricity rates held in Hartford With taxes, that could add up to $165 million in annual customer costs, according to an estimate from ISO New England. Sen. Blumenthal is set to discuss all of this at a press conference at 11:30 a.m. in Hartford. Again, he's demanding President Trump rescind what he calls 'cost-increasing tariffs.' He's also calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to block the implementation of these tariffs to protect consumers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
