Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more

Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Q&A | Ontario First Nations launch court challenge against law fast-tracking major projects

Bill C-5 includes ‘very dangerous’ language that gives ‘sweeping powers’ to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the nine First Nations launching a legal challenge against the new law.
First ministers meet to talk Trump’s tariffs in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22

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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.
de Adder’s Take: 07-16-2025

First Nations dial up the pressure

Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.
Two NDP MPs plan to nominate Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize

Plus: former NDP MPs Guy Caron and Matthew Green won’t seek the party’s leadership, celebrity chef Guy Fieri likes Laureen Harper’s beef ribs, and Xavier Trudeau will perform at an Ottawa nightclub on July 18.
Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

Plus, new inflation data incoming.
Trade Minister Sidhu confirms roster of directors

Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff to Secretary of State Ruby Sahota.
Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.