Any decision to join U.S. critical minerals bloc will be part of USMCA talks, Anand says
Washington wants partners to join Agreement on Trade and Critical Minerals
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Carney set to drop electric vehicle mandate for new fuel-efficiency standards
Auto manufacturers fought the rules, arguing the EV targets were unachievable, costly and would result in higher prices and reduced choice for consumers
Alberta doctors speak out against move to broaden parent access to children’s health records
Parent or guardian access to children’s medical information extended to age 18, up from 12
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he had ‘productive’ meetings with White House
Jivani said on social media that he met with the White House and state department. He said the president asked him to pass along a message — to tell Canadians he loves them.
U.S. seeks to create trading alliance to counter China’s critical minerals dominance
For months, the U.S. and its trading partners have worked toward some sort of cooperation to wean their global supply chains off China
Business & Economy
Philippines Reaffirms Easing May Soon End as Inflation on Target
Philippine inflation accelerated to the highest in nearly a year, and returned within the central bank’s target as monetary authorities reaffirmed that the easing cycle may be drawing to a close.
Billionaire Stranglehold on Indonesian Shares Faces Reckoning
Indonesia’s stock market needed just two days of chaos to highlight what investors have long lamented: parts of the market aren’t trading freely.
Hedge Funds, Banks Rush to Hire Traders as Markets Turn Volatile
Extreme market swings from metals to currencies are fueling a hiring push at hedge funds and banks as they seek traders who can capitalize on surging volatility.
Canada to Scrap Electric Vehicle Rules in Win for Automakers
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a new system of fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks, replacing an electric vehicle mandate that was hated by the auto industry.
Hecla Mining Company Announces Disposition of Shares of Dolly Varden Silver Corporation
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”), 6500 N. Mineral Drive, Suite 200, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815, USA announces that it has through its wholly owned subsidiary Alexco...