CBC Politics
With Calgary Stampede wrapped up, Ottawa looks ahead to Alberta referendum in fall
Alberta's referendum on its future within Confederation is now the defining political battle of the fall, with federal officials and pro-unity advocates racing to build their case before voters head to the polls. The Calgary Stampede offered a brief window for political outreach, but the real campaign begins now. Both sides have roughly three months to sharpen their arguments and win over a province that has long nursed grievances against Ottawa.
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Globe and Mail
Carney to shuffle top staff after deputy chief leaves to seek Liberal nomination
Mark Carney's office is already in flux, with deputy chief of staff Braeden Caley departing to pursue a Liberal nomination in North Vancouver–Capilano. The exit forces Carney to reshuffle senior PMO staff at a critical early stage of his mandate. Losing a key aide this soon tests the new prime minister's ability to maintain operational stability while building his government.
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CBC Politics
Former public servant accused in foreign interference case involving China
A former federal scientist faces allegations of copying over 2,000 government documents with the intent to pass them to China, marking one of Canada's most significant foreign interference cases involving a public servant. The accused reportedly acted near the end of his career, exploiting access to a shared departmental server. The case underscores persistent vulnerabilities within government institutions to state-sponsored espionage.
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Globe and Mail
Alberta, Ottawa and top oil producers agree to advance the Pathways carbon capture project
Canada's federal and Alberta governments have struck a deal with major oil producers to move forward with the Pathways carbon capture initiative, building on a memorandum of understanding signed last November. The project is designed to allow a significant ramp-up in crude output while meeting emissions reduction targets. The agreement signals a rare alignment between industry, Ottawa, and the province on a long-contested piece of energy infrastructure.
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