Ontario insists it will consult with First Nations on controversial mining bill

OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby isn’t saying “no” to Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith’s pitch to revive the cancelled Northern Gateway pipeline project, but his evasiveness on the topic speaks volumes. Eby was quick to steer the discussion to “points of agreement” when asked about Northern Gateway Thursday at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife. “I know Danielle’s priority is to get heavy oil to tidewater. She is very unambiguous about that. My priority is to… decarbonize and drive our economy in British Columbia,” said Eby, who happened to be seated next to...