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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:1)Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources; 2)U.S. senator says there’s ‘momentum’ toward trade deal after LeBlanc meeting; 3)Canadian-U.S. trade officials meet, Carney pushes for ‘comprehensive’ deal; 4)Some Canadians tell Carney Ottawa’s spelling protocol should lean British
ByPatricia Dent August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

1)Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources Courtesy CBC News Darren Major, Katie Simpson, Kate McKenna…

Read More FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:1)Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources; 2)U.S. senator says there’s ‘momentum’ toward trade deal after LeBlanc meeting; 3)Canadian-U.S. trade officials meet, Carney pushes for ‘comprehensive’ deal; 4)Some Canadians tell Carney Ottawa’s spelling protocol should lean British
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Federal Government: 1)Carney leaves G7 without a formal Trump sit-down but says Canada will help implement Iran deal; 2)Carney offers Canada’s help to implement Iran-U.S. deal as G7 summit ends; 3)Carney calls U.S. – Iran deal a “game changer”; key details remain unclear
ByPatricia Dent June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

1) Carney leaves G7 without a formal Trump sit-down but says Canada will help implement Iran deal; Courtesy Barrie360.com, with files from CP By Logan Miller, June…

Read More Federal Government: 1)Carney leaves G7 without a formal Trump sit-down but says Canada will help implement Iran deal; 2)Carney offers Canada’s help to implement Iran-U.S. deal as G7 summit ends; 3)Carney calls U.S. – Iran deal a “game changer”; key details remain unclear
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Federal Government: 1)Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy; 2)Simcoe Auto Mayors pitching Canadian vehicle brand identity initiative to federal government; 3)(Updated) PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
ByPatricia Dent May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

1)Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy Courtesy Barrie360.com Canadian Press By Canadian Press Staff Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling Israel’s treatment…

Read More Federal Government: 1)Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy; 2)Simcoe Auto Mayors pitching Canadian vehicle brand identity initiative to federal government; 3)(Updated) PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
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fEDERAL gOVERNMENT: 1)Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears; 2)Feds green light $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year
ByPatricia Dent May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

1)Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Jim Bronskill, May 10 2026 A Liberal government…

Read More fEDERAL gOVERNMENT: 1)Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears; 2)Feds green light $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year
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Federal Government: 1) Liberals huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau; 2) (Updated) Feds looking at how to ‘cushion the blow’ as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney; 3) Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she’s joining Carney’s Liberal government; 4) (Updated) Carney says floor-crossing MPs must follow Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
ByPatricia Dent April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Kyle Duggan, April 9, 2026. Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a…

Read More Federal Government: 1) Liberals huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau; 2) (Updated) Feds looking at how to ‘cushion the blow’ as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney; 3) Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she’s joining Carney’s Liberal government; 4) (Updated) Carney says floor-crossing MPs must follow Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
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Federal Government: 1) First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ demonstrator; 2)Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years; 3)’Good day to be a polar bear’: Carney unveils nature strategy, new conservation areas; 4) Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts
ByPatricia Dent April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

1) First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ demonstrator Source Canadian PressBy Alessia Passafiume, April 1, 2026 Two First Nations chiefs are calling…

Read More Federal Government: 1) First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ demonstrator; 2)Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years; 3)’Good day to be a polar bear’: Carney unveils nature strategy, new conservation areas; 4) Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts
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fEDERAL gOVERNMENT: 1)Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip; 2)Prime Minister Carney elevates partnership with Australia in critical minerals, defence, and artificial intelligence; 3)Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out; 4)Carney won’t say whether India is engaged in interference, transnational repression; 5)Canada aiming to sign India trade deal this year, Carney says in Mumbai
ByPatricia Dent March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

1) Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Anja Karadeglija, March 6, 2026….

Read More fEDERAL gOVERNMENT: 1)Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip; 2)Prime Minister Carney elevates partnership with Australia in critical minerals, defence, and artificial intelligence; 3)Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out; 4)Carney won’t say whether India is engaged in interference, transnational repression; 5)Canada aiming to sign India trade deal this year, Carney says in Mumbai
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Federal Government: 1)Finance minister unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortionIt’s 2)the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here’s what to expect: 3)Carney rolls out plans to build up domestic defence sector, add 125,000 jobs; 4)Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts; 5)Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
ByPatricia Dent February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

1) Finance minister unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Craig Lord, February 19, 2026 The federal…

Read More Federal Government: 1)Finance minister unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortionIt’s 2)the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here’s what to expect: 3)Carney rolls out plans to build up domestic defence sector, add 125,000 jobs; 4)Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts; 5)Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
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Federal Government: 1)Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing:minister; 2)Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents; 3)’It’s our livelihood’: Clearview Township worries as Ottawa plans military radar site; 4)Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents; 5)’Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids
ByPatricia Dent February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

1)Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing:minister Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Craig Lord, Feb. 1, 2026 The federal housing minister says…

Read More Federal Government: 1)Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing:minister; 2)Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents; 3)’It’s our livelihood’: Clearview Township worries as Ottawa plans military radar site; 4)Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents; 5)’Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids
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Federal Government – STRENGTHENING CANADIAN RELATIONSHIPS: Carney set to spend much of 2026 travelling the world in search of trade
ByPatricia Dent January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Courtesy Barrie360.com and Canadian Press By Dylan Robertson, January 25, 2026 Mark Carney has been circling the globe on government aircraft since becoming prime minister — part…

Read More Federal Government – STRENGTHENING CANADIAN RELATIONSHIPS: Carney set to spend much of 2026 travelling the world in search of trade