News of the day: Oilpatch construction boom, First Nations pipeline stake, Canadian-made land drones, David Eby’s tax plans, McCain’s India acquisition and more

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Photo by Ryan Jackson/PostmediaIt’s Tuesday, Oct. 13. Here are the top stories we’re following today.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountWestern Canada’s energy sector is heading into what analysts are calling its biggest building boom in a generation with a labour market that looks balanced today, but may not stay that way if Ottawa’s investment ambitions are realized.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. TC Energy Corp. chief executive Francois Poirier said the deal with First Nations ‘turns years of partnership into long-term economic opportunity and shared prosperity.’ Photo by Della Rollins /BloombergGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCalgary-based TC Energy Corp. said Tuesday it had closed an agreement with an Indigenous-led investment entity representing the Haisla Nation, Halfway River First Nation, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Saulteau First Nations and West Moberly First Nations. Under the agreement, the nations get an economic interest in Coastal GasLink. That gives them a share of what the company called long-term, predictable returns from the pipeline. A Ukrainian serviceman examining an uncrewed ground vehicle at a military training ground in the Zaporizhzhia region on March 13, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by ANDRIY ANDRIYENKO/65th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces/AFP via Getty Images filesCanadian defence technology company Dominion Dynamics Inc. and Ukraine‘s Tencore LLC say they will jointly manufacture uncrewed ground vehicles in Canada for the Ukrainian military. B.C. Premier David Eby unveiled a plan to increase the province’s top tax rate. Photo by Jason Payne /PNGDavid Eby’s now campaigning on a new tax on unsold condos and a doubled speculation and vacancy tax for Canadian owners. His millionaires‘ tax is just the latest and it isn’t just for millionaires, writes Kim Moody. McCain has steadily expanded its operations and workforce in India, and currently employs more than 940 people directly and partners with more than 2,500 farmers across the country. Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty ImagesCanadian food company McCain Foods Ltd. will acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India as it looks to expand its operations in the country.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.