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Publication Date: August 18, 2026 - 18:02
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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. August 18th, 2026
August 18, 2026
We are hours away from Trump’s latest tariff deadline. Canadian officials are in Washington – hard at work and doing everything in their power to avoid a worst-case scenario. Is ‘no deal’ the best play that Canada can make? Have we used up all our leverage against Trump already? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Then, we talk property taxes and a wide range of municipal issues with mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper.
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The previous "Rumours" closed in the 1990s but a couple brought it back in 2024. They're now facing the potential of having to close this iteration because of rising costs.
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August 31, 2026 - 17:53 | Tavi Dhillon | Global News - Canada
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed high-profile executive and former diplomat Dominic Barton to lead the federal agency charged with promoting foreign investment in Canada. Carney said in a press release on Monday that Barton will be taking over as chair of the board of directors of Invest in Canada. “Mr. Barton brings extensive experience in global business, investment, and public service,” read the release. Barton, 63, has long been a powerful behind-the-scenes figure in Liberal circles. He was appointed Canada’s ambassador to China by then prime minister Justin...
August 31, 2026 - 17:40 | Rahim Mohamed | National Post
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