Taylor Macpherson

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OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other than their banks.

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“The weather pattern is getting locked into what it wants to do for the rest of summer… we’re going to get this perpetual flow of smoke,” Makens said, with impacts expected across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and into the northern U.S.Makens noted that smoke has been part of his summer forecast models since April, with a growing influence as snowpack levels dropped and fire risks climbed. Looking ahead, he’s watching a large pool of warm water in the northern Pacific.

1 week ago | cjme.com | Taylor Macpherson

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.

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OTTAWA — The “Canada Strong Pass’ takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada. The pass also includes a 25 per cent discount on camping fees. The program, which runs until Sept. 2, follows up on a Liberal campaign promise to promote Canadian tourism in response to the United States’ tariff war.

1 week ago | cjme.com | Taylor Macpherson

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta. It’s Trump’s first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games. Read More:Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7Sask.