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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