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Author: Sierra Bein
Publication Date: August 4, 2026 - 05:58
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Morning Update: Candidates line up for Canada’s embassy in Beijing
August 4, 2026
Good morning. Sources shed a little light on Ottawa’s process to find a new envoy to Beijing. More on that below, along with updates on WestJet resuming operations and how to include fun on your agenda.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says any new U.S. trade deal must remove softwood lumber tariffs. Negotiations in Washington are nearing the Aug. 19 deadine for an agreement.
August 16, 2026 - 14:57 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The provincial and federal governments are spending $1 billion to help Ontario municipalities that don't levy development charges build and renew critical infrastructure. The new funding stream was rolled out Sunday at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa.
August 16, 2026 - 14:37 | | CBC News - Ottawa
August 16, 2026 - 14:21 | Sarah Ritchie | The Globe and Mail





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