de Adder’s Take: 08-04-2025

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Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
Finance ministers talk fall budget

Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
NDP announces leadership race rules, key dates

Plus, Former NWAC head Lynne Groulx has died, Virginia Mearns is Canada’s new Arctic ambassador, the Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards honourees have been announced, and a former Poilievre staffer has a new gig.
de Adder’s Take: 07-30-2025

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
CRTC chair Eatrides to talk telecom in Canada as part of CIPPIC summer panel on July 30

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement—The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report at the same time as the rate decision. Wednesday, July 30, 9:45 a.m. ET. Details via bankofcanada.ca. Panel: ‘Telecommunications in Canada’—As part of its […]
Anand talks Gaza in New York

Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.