Articles from Journal de Montréal - Actualité

Tensions between Donald Trump and Canada have escalated as Trump abruptly ended trade negotiations, citing Canada's upcoming 3% digital services tax on major tech companies as the reason. This development follows Canada's recent law protecting their dairy, egg, and poultry market, potentially seen as another provocation. Despite these challenges, Canada remains committed to negotiating in the best interest of its workers and businesses.

Russia's Rosatom has been appointed as the main constructor for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant, a project also pursued by France, China, and South Korea. The Central Asian country, a key producer of uranium, seeks to address its electricity shortage through this project. While Rosatom will lead, Kazakhstan is exploring international financing options with Russia's support. The plant is to be built near the village of Ulken on the shores of Lake Balkhach.

The Carney government is looking to implement a gag rule to hasten the passage of a bill that aims to transform the country's economy by focusing on large infrastructure projects. This step is considered essential to accelerate discussions and overcome potential political hurdles. The move reflects the administration's urgency to advance their infrastructure agenda quickly.