Buying time for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised more weapons for Ukraine, but is slow to penalize countries that still support Moscow’s war economy by buying cut-rate Russian oil.
Rules being replaced by deals on the international stage, says past Bundestag president

Both Canada and Germany are ‘challenged’ by the Trump’s administration’s ‘new understanding’ of transatlantic relations, says Norbert Lammert.
Canada’s diplomatic vacancy in Germany lingers despite diversification push

Canada’s vacant ambassadorial posting in Germany is just one important embassy abroad that will soon need to be filled as most G7 envoys near the tail end of their tenure.
Transparency in trade talks to come when deal complete, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

The government has shared limited information about trade negotiations with the prime minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, says one of its members.
BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China

What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to China?
‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘elbows up’ approach to U.S. President Donald Trump has evolved into public fawning and a major trade concession with seemingly little gained, say observers.
Parliamentarians celebrate Fourth of July at Lornado amid trade war, annexation threats

A smaller crowd than usual gathered at Lornado to celebrate Independence Day, as sliders, corn dogs, and California wine was served to members of the Ottawa bubble.
U.S. envoy Hoekstra opens his Ottawa home for July 4 festivities

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Guyana hosts June fête

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Israel marks national day

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