Ottawa announces the creation of the Defense Investment Agency: Interview with Stephen Fuhr

In Hamilton, Ont., Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers opening remarks at the ‘Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit’. The event brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and government officials to discuss how they can use domestic steel and aluminum to build transportation infrastructure. source

Washington a annoncé de nouveaux tarifs de 10 % sur les importations de bois d’œuvre canadien et de 25 % sur les importations d’armoires de cuisine, de meubles-lavabos et d’autres produits rembourrés en bois. Selon la Maison-Blanche, les quantités des importations dans ce secteur menacerait de nuire à la sécurité nationale. Les nouvelles taxes entreraient…

Liberal MP Judy Sgro and Conservative MP Michael Cooper hold a news conference in Ottawa ahead of the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, which convenes in Montreal tomorrow. The MPs have invited a Taiwanese official to discuss Taiwan’s exclusion from the ICAO. source

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and APTN co-host, in partnership with the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, this national commemorative gathering on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in recognition of the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Governor General Mary Simon and Indigenous leaders are among those taking part in the special event. source

Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske holds a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision, as well as the state of Canada’s economy and the government’s upcoming fall budget. She is joined by DT Cochrane, a senior economist with the CLC. source