Morning Update: U.S. scientists are packing their bags

Good morning. The Trump administration’s retreat from science has created an international bidding war for talent – more on that below, along with Vladimir Putin’s no-show in Istanbul and Loblaw’s dwindling pre-tariff stock. But first:Today’s headlines

• There are no plans to release the budget before summer, Champagne says
• In a Quebec riding that Liberals won by a single vote, this woman’s Bloc ballot was sent back
• Canada should reduce Syria sanctions to align with the U.S. and Britain, experts say
• Ontario and Manitoba reach a trade agreement, promising an alcohol sales deal by the end of June