The federal government hopes to streamline the approval process of major energy projects as the trade war with the United States continues to escalate.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Canada is eager to reach a trade agreement with the United States, and that a deal could be finalized “very soon.” He reiterated his complaint that Canada has treated American farmers unfairly, saying it should lift tariffs. Responding to media questions following his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in […], Trump said, “US-Canada trade deal likely to be finalized very soon.” This a…