Globe and Mail
Champagne seeks pitches for tax changes, energy policy ahead of 2026 budget
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is launching pre-budget consultations ahead of the 2026 federal budget, seeking input on tax reform, energy policy, and emerging industries. Priority areas include critical minerals, defence spending, artificial intelligence, and broader strategies to drive economic growth. The move signals Ottawa's intent to shape fiscal policy around Canada's most strategically significant sectors before formal budget deliberations begin.
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CBC Politics
Canada imposes 10% global tariff on canned vegetables — excluding U.S., Mexico
Canada is moving to shield its canned vegetable industry with a new 10% import tariff on goods from all countries except the United States and Mexico. The targeted measure signals Ottawa's intent to bolster domestic producers against foreign competition without disrupting trade relations with its closest partners. The carve-out reflects Canada's continued prioritization of North American supply chain stability even as it tightens import controls elsewhere.
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CBC Politics
A legal challenge opens a new front in the debate over Carney's climate agenda
Mark Carney invoked Edmund Burke's intergenerational philosophy to defend his climate agenda, framing environmental policy as an obligation to future generations rather than a political choice. The rhetorical move comes as his approach faces mounting legal pressure, opening a new battleground between activist litigation and government climate commitments. The outcome could set significant precedent for how aggressively administrations can pursue green policy without running afoul of the courts.
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CBC Politics
U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar
Canada's fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is disputing U.S. claims that cracking down on the Mexican border is driving a surge in drug trafficking from Canada, stating the data simply doesn't support the assertion. The pushback matters because those claims have been used to justify sweeping tariff threats against Canada. With trade tensions already high, separating political rhetoric from verifiable numbers carries real economic and diplomatic stakes.
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