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Obama says his approach to politics aligned with Trudeau’s
Speaking in Halifax, talked about polarization in politics and the dangerous internal trends that can develop into conflict.
Review of federal fossil fuel subsidies appears to be lagging
2021 completion date would leave less than four years to hit promise of phasing out all “inefficient” subsidies by 2025.
Brexit Party rejects tactical voting pact with Conservatives
Farage said the party has to contest the seats to keep pressure on Johnson.
Kenny claims hostile federal government, proposes pulling out of CPP
Says Ottawa and some provinces are unfairly restricting Alberta’s oil and gas industry with regressive laws and policy roadblocks.
Scheer seeks common ground, Moe disappointed after Trudeau meeting
Saskatchewan Premier said he didn’t hear there is going to be anything different in terms of support for industry.
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Canada among G20 countries least likely to hit emissions targets
Climate Transparency report says Canada, South Korea and Australia are the farthest from meeting targets to cut emissions.
How Canada’s climate plan compares to other G20 members
Facts about Climate Transparency’s 2019 report card on Canada’s efforts.
China says Beijing, US to lift tariff hikes as talks advance
Negotiators agreed to a “phased cancellation” of tariff hikes if talks progress.
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Tory MPs reject power to force vote on Scheer’s future [UPDATED]
Baird tapped to lead an external review of how the federal election went wrong.
US House ways and means chair talks new NAFTA with Liberals in Ottawa
Richard Neal will be key to bringing ratification of the new USMCA to the floor of Congress for final legal approval.
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Elizabeth May resigning as federal Green party leader
Green leadership convention is scheduled for the first week of October 2020.
Canada needs a China strategy, Western provinces should lead
Trudeau government needs to assemble a non-partisan China team to build a uniquely Canadian Asia strategy.
US woos Asia with plan to rival China’s ‘Belt and Road’
Blue Dot Network will include countries committed to sustainable infrastructure development.
Nunavut government services affected by ransomware attack
Investigation is looking at how the attack was able to infiltrate the system so completely.
Xi promises gradual opening of Chinese markets to investment
Business groups are frustrated at Beijing’s gradual pace and restrictions on services and other industries.
