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Publication Date: June 17, 2026 - 18:02
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June 17, 2026
The road in front of two Ottawa schools could be shut down to traffic this Fall, as part of a pilot project to improve safety. Should more schools close their streets during pick-up and drop-off times? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Then, we turn our attention to France, where this year's G7 Summit has officially winded down. However, ahead of a looming CUSMA deadline, Canada's Prime Minister wasn't able to secure a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Trump. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us from Evian with the latest.
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A new poll has revealed that 70 per cent of Canadians think their high tax bill reduces their standard of living, while the majority of respondents also feel they pay too much in taxes and government subsidies are not worth the cost. The poll , which was conducted by Ipsos for the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), reveals that the proportion of respondents in Quebec who feel their tax burden reduces their standard of living is even higher, at 74 per cent, followed by West Canada (72 per cent), Atlantic Canada (68 per cent) and Ontario (66 per cent). In addition, 63 per cent of all...
July 17, 2026 - 07:00 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post
Of the nine headliners at this year’s Bluesfest, Lord Huron was the dark horse, the least-known act of the bunch to have top billing on the main stage at LeBreton Flats Park. Read More
July 17, 2026 - 06:48 | Lynn Saxberg | Ottawa Citizen
Good morning. Richard Wagner is the man leading Canada’s highest court in its deliberations on a country-shaping case, the landmark judgment on Quebec’s Bill 21. More on him and the case below, along with updates on the wildfire crisis.
July 17, 2026 - 06:02 | Sierra Bein | The Globe and Mail
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