Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they?

Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
Poilievre speaks in Saskatchewan

Plus, Joël Lightbound reveals the site of a new cultural facility in Gatineau.
The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date

Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister’s Pacific Economic Development Canada file.
Conservative strategist Jenni Byrne stands by election decisions, and Pierre Poilievre

Also, pollster Alex Kohut looks at the most popular jobs for political candidates, and former Liberal cabinet minister Sergio Marchi has a new book coming this fall.
McGuinty continues military tour

Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
de Adder’s Take: 08-13-2025

Macdonald-Laurier Institute talks today’s attention economy on Aug. 13

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Webinar: ‘Breaking the Feed’—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Breaking the Feed: Does the attention economy undermine our democracy?” Beyond distorting public debate, the attention economy is undermining journalism, accelerating mental health crises, polarizing citizens, and opening the door to foreign influence operations. A panel of experts will explore the complex relationship […]
Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
Natan Obed weighs in on the Major Projects law, Carney’s election, and what the North needs

At a recent meeting, the prime minister put a lot of ‘issues to rest’ related to the government’s fast-track legislation for major projects, says the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president.
A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.