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Jun 16 2025

The Roundup: Carney v Trump. Alberta excited. Pentagon's press.

MON JUN 16 2024
David Akin's Roundup
Carney v Trump. Alberta excited. Pentagon's press.
Canada
G7 summit kicks off, Carney prepares for one-on-one with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to come face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump. Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin is travelling with the Prime Minister and reports that Carney will use that meeting guage if Trump is indeed ready for a deal that removes tariffs on Canadian products -- or will Canada have to escalate the fight? [Global National]
Canada may rise US tariffs if a trade deal doesn't happen soon
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc tells Mercedes Stephenson on The West Block that Ottawa isn't as close to a trade deal with Washington as it had hoped. And if that doesn't change soon, the Carney government may increase its retaliation against U.S. doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs. [The West Block]

As world leaders attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis began to arrive, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday, hoping to send a message. [Global]
Premium Alberta beef, Canadian seafood, local berries, foraged vegetables and regional cheeses are some of the items on the menu at the G7. [Yahoo News]

Retired general Wayne Eyre says the 'sheer number of conflicts and wars around the world' has made the the need for Canada to invest in its national defence ever more critical. [Global]
Karl Salgo: The public service may be creating second-class public servants with very little job security because others have too much. [Ottawa Citizen]
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The Provinces

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with a number of U.S. dignitaries Saturday in advance of the arrival of global leaders attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis Country. [CTV]
Aurora
Elsewhere
Netanyahu says regime change in Iran could be result of Israel's attacks
Regime change in Iran could be a result of Israel's military attacks on the country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on Sunday, saying Israel would do whatever is necessary to remove the "existential threat" posed by Tehran. [Reuters]
Media
Biggest websites for news US: Top 50 updated each month
Press Gazette lists the top 50 biggest websites for news in the US. Monthly updated top 50 listing based on data from Similarweb. [Press Gazette]
The media will also be barred from offices of the Pentagon’s senior military leadership, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, without Hegseth’s approval and an escort from his aides. The staff of the Joint Chiefs has traditionally maintained a good relationship with the press. [AP]
Science and Technology
Many Gemini app features are available for free, while $19.99 per month for Google AI Pro unlocks a lot more. [9to5google.com]
The Calendar
  • 0930 : Ottawa - Cdn Culture and Identity Min Steven Guilbeault makes an announcement.
  • 1100 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney meets with US Pres Donald Trump
  • 1200 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney welcomes G7 leaders.
  • 1630 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney meets with Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba
  • 1815 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney meets with France PM Emmanuel Macron
  • 1850 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney meets with Italy PM Giorgia Meloni.
  • 1945 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney participates in the G7 family photo. 
  • 2000 : Kananaskis, AB - PM Carney hosts a working dinner for G7 leaders.
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