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Wednesday, Jun 10

Ottawa drug services Ottawa’s last supervised drug consumption sites set to close The final two sites are expected to stop supervised consumption services this week as Ontario funding ends, raising warnings about overdoses and public drug use 12:57 p.m. · Ottawa

Monday, Jun 8

Governor General Louise Arbour to be sworn in as Canada’s 31st governor general The former Supreme Court justice takes over from Mary Simon in an Ottawa ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. ET 9:18 a.m. · Ottawa

Tuesday, Jun 2

Taxpayer service Taxpayers’ ombudsperson to investigate CRA complaint process François Boileau says taxpayers can face unclear routes and uneven timelines when seeking help from the Canada Revenue Agency 12:05 p.m. · Ottawa

Friday, May 29

AI deepfake investigation Two men charged in Canada AI deepfake exploitation case Ottawa police allege women’s social media images were used in violent and sexual deepfakes; court documents identify up to 25 alleged victims 7:19 a.m. · Ottawa

Tuesday, May 19

Canada-U.S. trade U.S. adds duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms after subsidy probe Most Canadian fresh mushroom exports face a 2.84% countervailing duty, with company-specific rates for two producers and separate anti-dumping duties expected later 12:30 p.m. · Ottawa

Friday, May 15

Security legislation Bill C-22 draws U.S. scrutiny over police access to data American lawmakers and major tech companies warn the Canadian bill could affect U.S. users, while Ottawa says critics are misreading its safeguards 8:30 a.m. · Ottawa

Wednesday, May 13

Industrial carbon pricing Ottawa and Alberta near carbon-pricing deal at $130 a tonne by 2040 CBC News reports the tentative plan would raise Alberta’s effective industrial carbon price more slowly than Canada’s earlier headline path, with some issues still unresolved 3:10 p.m. · Ottawa Artemis II Carney welcomes Artemis II crew, says moon mission inspired Canadians The astronauts are in Ottawa and Montreal for public events, student meetings and space-sector discussions after their 10-day flight around the moon 11:55 a.m. · Ottawa

Tuesday, May 12

PWHL playoffs Ottawa Charge return to Walter Cup Final seeking redemption After surviving Boston’s late surge in a double-overtime clincher, Ottawa awaits the winner of Montreal-Minnesota with another title shot ahead 8:52 a.m. · Ottawa

Tuesday, May 5

Rideau Hall Louise Arbour named Canada’s next governor general Prime Minister Mark Carney chose the former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure to replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada 4:09 p.m. · Ottawa Governor general appointment Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general The former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure will replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada 11:19 a.m. · Ottawa

Monday, May 4

Ottawa police Late probe of Ottawa sergeant’s alleged misconduct raises new questions CBC reports allegations involving former La Cité students surfaced years before Robert “Bobby” Cleroux was suspended; he died in March without charges 8:23 a.m. · Ottawa

Thursday, Apr 30

Ottawa portrait heist Supreme Court to hear appeal in Churchill portrait theft case Jeffrey Wood is challenging a jail sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty in the theft of The Roaring Lion from Ottawa’s Château Laurier 11:57 a.m. · Ottawa

Wednesday, Apr 29

Ottawa sudden death Boy dies after fall from downtown Ottawa building Paramedics said the child, younger than eight, was found critically injured near Laurier Avenue E. Police are reviewing the circumstances 10:38 a.m. · Ottawa

Tuesday, Apr 28

Digital health Conservatives seek auditor general probe of PrescribeIT The electronic prescribing program is set to end May 29 after low uptake, raising questions over spending, oversight and intellectual property 4:18 p.m. · Ottawa Official residences Carney calls state of 24 Sussex ‘an embarrassment’ as decision looms The prime minister says he will not live at the long-vacant official residence but wants future leaders to have a suitable home for hosting and security needs 3:20 p.m. · Ottawa Canada-U.S. trade Carney says Canada should not rush into a U.S. tariff deal The prime minister said Ottawa is ready to negotiate but will not pursue a quick, limited agreement if it leaves Canada worse off 7:10 a.m. · Ottawa

Monday, Apr 27

Energy and Indigenous financing Federal loan guarantee could back Alberta pipeline! Energy Minister Tim Hodgson told MPs public money could support Indigenous equity ownership in a potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast 9:10 a.m. · Ottawa

Friday, Apr 24

Diplomacy Ottawa summons Israeli ambassador, seeks probe into Canadian’s killing in Lebanon Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada requested a “full and transparent” investigation into the death of Mohammad Hassan Haidar; Israel has not claimed responsibility 12:43 p.m. · Ottawa Parliament Ottawa tables Canadian Space Launch Act to enable homegrown rocket launches Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says Bill C-28 would create a framework to authorize and regulate launches and re-entries from Canada as the country seeks a “sovereign way to space 12:13 p.m. · Ottawa CUSMA review Carney names broad 24-member team to steer Canada–U.S. trade talks Committee spans Conservatives, business and labour as Ottawa braces for a contentious CUSMA review; first meeting set for April 27 amid tariff tensions and warnings the deal could lapse 8:38 a.m. · Ottawa