Federal Politics

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Prime Minister Mark Carney Convenes St. John's Energy Summit for Multi-Decade Hydro Accord

Economy

CA Aug 16, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney Convenes St. John's Energy Summit for Multi-Decade Hydro Accord

Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Newfoundland to finalize a landmark federal-provincial clean energy security agreement spanning Churchill Falls hydro transmission and Eastern grid decarbonization.

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Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Leads High-Stakes Washington Talks to Avert Looming U.S. Tariffs

Economy

CA Aug 16, 2026

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Leads High-Stakes Washington Talks to Avert Looming U.S. Tariffs

Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Negotiator Janice Charette hold weekend sessions in Washington to resolve cross-border dairy, alcohol, and trade friction ahead of an August 19 tariff deadline.

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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland Unveils $6B National Infrastructure Accelerator

Policy

CA Aug 14, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland Unveils $6B National Infrastructure Accelerator

Federal government fast-tracks municipal water, wastewater, and electrical grid funding tied to dense zoning.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Outlines National Infrastructure & Jobs Agenda

Policy

US Aug 13, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Outlines National Infrastructure & Jobs Agenda

Leader Jeffries details federal legislative framework targeting clean drinking water pipes, broadband, and rail corridors.

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Pierre Poilievre Addresses Canadian Chamber of Commerce on Federal Deficit Strategy

Policy

CA Aug 11, 2026

Pierre Poilievre Addresses Canadian Chamber of Commerce on Federal Deficit Strategy

Opposition Leader calls for dollar-for-dollar spending caps to curb inflation and stabilize interest rates.

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Pierre Poilievre Proposes Federal Infrastructure Bonuses for High-Building Municipalities

Policy

CA Aug 8, 2026

Pierre Poilievre Proposes Federal Infrastructure Bonuses for High-Building Municipalities

Conservative plan would tie federal transit grants to 15% annual housing completion targets.

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