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Should we stay or should we go
Presented by The Canadian Medical Association Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Thanks for reading Canada Playbook. It's Friday! In today's edition: → DOMINIC LEBLANC is working the phones. → MARK CARNEY and others beg to differ with criticism over First Nations. → The House gears up to gear down. Trade war COUNTERMOVES — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC will hold a virtual meeting today with United States Trade Representative JAMIESON GREER. On the agenda: Working the deal. 'The fact that there's now a deadline set by the two leaders, I think, has focused the conversation,' he said Thursday, standing next to Prime Minister MARK CARNEY at a press conference on Parliament Hill. — Vibe check: LeBlanc said he's optimistic negotiations will advance toward a new security and economic deal. — Brace for impact: That was Carney's message Thursday when he announced that Canada is prepared to levy additional counter-tariffs on U.S. aluminum and steel imports — but not before July 21 — after the 30-day deadline has come and gone. — Cold steel welcome: After scrapping a Thursday presser, CATHERINE COBDEN, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, and MARTY WARREN, the Canada director of United Steelworkers union, issued a joint statement panning Carney's announcement. 'We will continue to review the details of the measures and work constructively with the federal government to get a plan that works for Canadian steel producers and the thousands of workers that make up our sector,' they said. — Working the phones: Carney said he'll speak with provincial and territorial premiers today 'to discuss this response and our broader coordination.' That conversation is scheduled for noon. The PM also said he 'frequently' communicates with President DONALD TRUMP. — Paging Premier Ford: When the PM returned to Ottawa from the G7 in Kananaskis, one of the first people he called was DOUG FORD. The Ontario premier had been urging Carney to limit how much steel can be imported into Canada from non-free trade agreement countries, a source familiar with the discussions told Playbook. Playbook granted anonymity to the individual as they weren't authorized to discuss internal matters. The PM and the premier also remain in regular contact. And Ford continues urge Carney to retaliate against the U.S. after it doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent earlier this month. Canada has 25 percent counter-tariffs in place on U.S. metals. 'If the president doesn't come to the table, I'll give [Carney] my full support on full-out tariffs of 50 percent on steel,' Ford told reporters in Toronto on Thursday. — After Trump's hike: Ford texted U.S. Commerce Secretary HOWARD LUTNICK: 'I thought no surprises.' The message got Lutnick's attention, though details of their exchange were not disclosed to Playbook. Ontario does not have a formal role in negotiations, but Ford keeps in contact with Lutnick when White House decisions touch on Ontario workers and businesses. — Wait, negotiate, react: Canada is so far holding off. Ultimately countermeasures will depend on what Canada and the U.S. achieve in negotiations. 'We'll continue these negotiations, of course, in good faith,' Carney said. 'In parallel, we must reinforce our strength at home and safeguard Canadian workers and businesses from the unjust U.S. tariffs that exist at present.' — First step, not a final fix: Industry Minister MÉLANIE JOLY later turned up on CBC's 'Power & Politics' with DAVID COCHRANE to reassure anxious workers. 'The most important thing is, ultimately, people having a job and their family being able to, you know — like we say in French — put butter and bread on the table,' she said. 'That's why this is a first response to the steel-aluminum crisis.' WHO'S UP, WHO'S DOWN Up: 'The bro-thing.' TONDA MACCHARLES notes in the Star that the PM has yet to invite many women into his top inner governing circle. 'Does it matter? Time will tell.' Down: The G7 — or is that 6? DRIVING THE DAY BBQ READY — The House is expected to rise today. — But first: The government must pass Bill C-5, controversial legislation that the Liberals promise will use 'nation-building projects' to transform Canada into an economic powerhouse. Lawmakers must sit until the bill passes the House. MPs need to vote on the amendments made to the bill during Thursday's marathon transport committee meeting. Then the bill is expected to pass its third reading — the final stage, which sends the bill to the Senate. — Easy peasy: It shouldn't take too long. The Liberal minority government has forged an unlikely bond with the Conservative caucus to push this major legislation through the House by Canada Day — a promise Carney made on the campaign trail. The Tories even supported Liberal efforts to expedite Bill C-5. If all goes as expected today, it will have taken just 14 days for the bill to be introduced and passed by the House of Commons. — Meanwhile in the Senate: The Red Chamber is prepared to sit until June 27 in order to get the bill passed by July 1. We'll be there. THE ROOMS THAT MATTER — 12 p.m. The PM will host a virtual First Ministers' Meeting. — 2 p.m. Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson FRANÇOIS BOILEAU will release his 2024–2025 annual report, containing two recommendations to improve the Canada Revenue Agency. ON THE HILL BILL C-5 BACKLASH — The PM is pushing back at critics who say his big bill on building energy projects fast — the one speeding through Parliament — is railroading First Nations. At his Thursday presser, Carney dismissed warnings that a speedy passage of Bill C-5 will ignite a summer of discontent across Canada. Former Liberal Justice Minister JODY WILSON-RAYBOULD is among those urging First Nations to draw a 'line in the sand.' Carney said Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution, is reflected in the bill, and guarantees 'free, prior and informed consent' and 'full consultations with Indigenous peoples to define what is a nation-building project.' He said the bill would ensure full economic participation by Indigenous groups. — Other voices: STEVE MACKINNON, the Liberal Government House Leader, said C5 would ensure the full participation of Indigenous groups, many of which fully support the bill and the economic benefits new projects will bring to their communities. 'What I don't hear in the questioning is those Indigenous communities in this country, Indigenous Nations that wish to participate economically — whether in equity stakes or with job creation in these major national projects,' MacKinnon said Thursday. 'They exist all over the country and they deserve to have their voices heard.' — Case in point: The First Nations Major Projects Coalition includes more than 170 Indigenous groups with an equity stake in 18 projects valued at C$45 billion. When the bill was introduced June 6, the group issued a statement emphasizing the continued imperative for First Nations to be 'true partners at every step of the process' in national interest projects. Chief SHARLEEN GALE of the Fort Nelson First Nation and the chair of the FNMPC's board of directors said in a June 6 statement that she understands the need to move fast. 'History has shown us that speed without partnership leads to delay — not progress. This legislation could be a turning point if it is designed and administered in true partnership with First Nations.' — Over here: Playbook asked FNMPC to speak with Gale, but we haven't heard back. We're still interested, so contact us here. — About time: HEATHER EXNER-PIROT, the director of Macdonald-Laurier Institute's energy and resources program, told MPs on Wednesday night that although the bill is not perfect, it is long overdue. She said it is 'refreshing' that the Liberals and Conservatives have banded together to support it. 'For 10 years, much of the resource sector in this country has been in fight-or-flight mode, but the past few weeks, I've been hearing optimism and bullishness from Prairie premiers and energy CEOs,' she said. 'They believe this government actually intends to build some infrastructure and position Canada to be an energy superpower.' Want more POLITICO? Download our mobile app to save stories, get notifications on U.S.-Canada relations, and more. In iOS or Android . MORNING MUST-CLICKS — 'The Carney-Sabia combo will be felt profoundly and fast,' KATHRYN MAY writes in The Functionary. She adds: 'A senior shuffle is expected any day, and departments are already being asked to map out spending-cut scenarios for a looming expenditure review.' — Foreign Affairs Minister ANITA ANAND spoke with CP's DYLAN ROBERTSON ahead of next week's trip to Europe, which includes the NATO summit. — From CATHERINE LÉVESQUE at the National Post: Doug Ford apologizes to Ontario First Nations for his 'passionate' comments. — From the Star's NICHOLAS KEUNG: Carney government clarifies Canadian border bill's asylum changes as critics call for complete withdrawal. — ALEX BOUTILIER of Global News writes on JAGMEET SINGH's life under RCMP protection. — And the Globe's CHRIS HANNAY reports: 23andMe probe highlights Privacy Commissioner's lack of powers compared to U.K counterpart. PLAYBOOKERS Birthdays: HBD to PHILIP LAWRENCE and to public affairs pro ROMEO TELLO. On Sunday: Former MPs WAYNE EASTER and BEV SHIPLEY. Spotted: Former PMs JEAN CHRÉTIEN and STEPHEN HARPER having a convivial lunch at the Rideau Club. And in QP, MARK CARNEY, accidentally calling the speaker 'Mr. Prime Minister.' Noted: Finance Minister FRANÇOIS-PHILIPPE CHAMPAGNE said Thursday that Canada is 'going ahead' with the digital services tax. Canada's competition watchdog is advising Ottawa that Canadians want more competition in a domestic airline industry dominated by Air Canada and WestJet. The Competition Bureau shared 10 recommendations to the government — including one that would allow more foreign investment in Canadian airlines. Lobby watch: Grain Growers of Canada met Thursday with Conservative MP KYLE SEEBACK. They also met with Secretary of State of Rural Development BUCKLEY BELANGER. … LEAH YOUNG of National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada met with Conservative MP TONY BALDINELLI, 'to advocate for tariff remissions on recreational marine products impacted by cross-border duties.' Send Playbookers tips to canadaplaybook@ PROZONE For Pro subscribers, our latest policy newsletter from MIKE BLANCHFIELD and SUE ALLAN: Carney puts Trump on notice. In other Pro headlines: — How Trump's cuts could weaken wildfire prevention. — Chamber memo forecasts 'meaningfully higher' Trump tariffs. — Canada to adjust US metal tariffs on July 21. — Trump to open over 80 percent of Alaskan reserve to oil leasing. — GOP frustrated but unwilling to act on Trump's TikTok extension. Trivia Thursday's answer: ANDRÉE CHAMPAGNE. Props to SEAN SUNDERLAND, LISA HALEY, MALCOLM MCKAY, SHEILA GERVAIS, JOHN PEPPER, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, FELIX BERNIER, JUSTIN DE BEAUCAMP, NANCI WAUGH, ELIZABETH BURN, HUGUES THEORET, STEVEN HOGUE, SCOTT MCCORD, RAY DEL BIANCO, LYNE FORTIN-MARCOTTE, SEAN P. WEBSTER, PATRICK ST-JACQUES and MARCEL MARCOTTE. Friday's question: Who signed the proclamation requesting that Canadians celebrate July 1? Hint: It happened on this date in history. Answer to canadaplaybook@ Writing Monday's Playbook: MIKE BLANCHFIELD
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2 days ago
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Bill C-5 after dark
Presented by The Canadian Medical Association Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Thanks for reading Canada Playbook. Let's get into it. → A late night on the Hill with Bill C-5. → TIFF MACKLEM on Canada's 30-day sprint. → TC Energy's CEO on MARK CARNEY — and the state of play. DRIVING THE DAY BEAT THE CLOCK — Prime Minister MARK CARNEY's signature bill — central to his election promises — cleared a major hurdle early this morning, despite efforts by Indigenous and environmental groups to slow it down. The transport committee met for more than eight hours Tuesday, and on into Wednesday, as MPs heard from witnesses and voted on amendments to Bill C-5. Liberals are rushing to get the 'nation-building bill' passed by Canada Day, aiming to advance the PM's agenda to transform Canada into an economic powerhouse through natural resources and energy development. MPs fueled by Red Bull earlier in the day were running on fumes by the time the meeting wrapped at 12:18 a.m. A pair of Liberals and Conservatives on the committee made plans to share a scotch after the late-night session wrapped. → Two hours: The time it took to roll through 100 bill amendments proposed by the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois, NDP and Green Party. The amendments were rarely read aloud or discussed by MPs. → 23: The number of amendments adopted. → 11:59 a.m.: The time that MPs were cut off from debating amendments — forced instead to vote 'yea' or 'nay' without discussion, speeding through the final batch in about 15 minutes. — New government, who dis?: This is the first bill under the Carney government that has been studied at committee, revealing new political dynamics at play. For the record: Conservatives did not turn committee meetings into a 'torture chamber.' When ministers showed up to testify, Conservative MP PHILIP LAWRENCE eased their nerves: 'You can smile here.' When Liberals voted for Conservative amendments to the bill, Conservatives thanked them. 'I'm so used to fighting and losing. For 10 years!' Conservative MP SHANNON STUBBS said. — Program interruption: But nothing brought MPs together quite like Green Party ELIZABETH MAY — who popped up virtually on the committee screens late last night, in a scene that looked straight out of 'The Blair Witch Project.' 'She scared me,' one staffer said as May tried to comment on a motion that had already passed. The room was howling as May live-streamed herself wandering in the dark in somewhere-Nova Scotia, her shaky camera illuminating only her face — all while roasting Liberal MP MIKE KELLOWAY for his government's failure to provide adequate internet to the area. — Dinner is served: MPs munched on chicken and rice, polished off cookies and chocolate bars, and fueled themselves with energy drinks and bottomless coffee. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois ordered pizzas from the Rabbit Hole — Spotted: Intergovernmental Affairs Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC sipping on a crisp Diet Coke during his testimony … Internal Trade Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND sassing Conservative infrastructure critic LESLYN LEWIS … Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister REBECCA ALTY reading from her notes any time she was asked a question — and answering French questions in English. — Also: Committee chair PETER SCHIEFKE, declaring 'the CPAC numbers for the meeting are off the charts. 'I've heard that Canadians are tuning in record numbers.' Among them, his wife and two children, which Freeland said was 'child abuse.' And NDP MP LEAH GAZAN getting five minutes from the committee to ask ministers questions. → What's next: The House will vote on amendments made to the bill. → If it passes: It will head for third reading. The Liberal government wants C-5 passed through the House by Friday at 11:59 p.m. MEANWHILE IN THE SENATE — Representatives of Canada's unionized trades workers visited the Upper Chamber on Wednesday to urge swift passage of Bill C-5. 'Time is of the essence as job-killing tariffs put a strain on Canada's economy,' SEAN STRICKLAND, president of Canada's Building Trades Unions, told the lawmakers. 'We must move forward with nation-building projects that can redefine our economy and secure our economic and energy independence.' → Conservative assist: Sen. LEO HOUSAKOS, the leader of the Conservative opposition in the Senate, nodded to Carney's July 1 deadline, noting 'we don't have a lot of margin manoeuvrability.' He asked GOLDY HYDER, president of the Business Council of Canada, if there will be other opportunities to change the bill after it becomes law. 'This is an existential moment,' Hyder replied. 'These are not normal times that we're in. We are facing a legitimate threat, if I can call it that, about our very sovereignty.' Trade war TIFF ON TRADE — MARK CARNEY and DONALD TRUMP are now in a 30-day sprint to a new economic and security deal — a development that TIFF MACKLEM calls 'very welcome news.' In a speech to St. John's Board of Trade on Wednesday, the Bank of Canada governor reviewed the economic casualties of Trump's tariff war: — Trade: Canadian exporters are rattled, Macklem said. 'After an initial pull forward to get ahead of tariffs, exports to the United States have fallen sharply. Canadian businesses are doing their best to pivot to new overseas markets, but it's hard to replace our biggest export partner right next door.' — Inflation: The trade war's impact on the cost of living is a mixed bag: 'Higher tariffs that weaken growth and cut jobs put downward pressure on inflation,' Macklem said. 'But higher tariffs also add costs, which increase consumer prices.' — Jobs: Employment has fallen in trade-exposed sectors. 'What happens to the labor market next will depend critically on what happens with the Canada-U.S. trade relationship,' he said. 'It will also depend on how much we can expand trade within our country and overseas.' No pressure, prime minister. — In related reading: STEPHEN MIRAN, the head of Trump's Council of Economic Advisers, walked POLITICO's VICTORIA GUIDA through his theory of the case for how the U.S. will shift to fairer trade. For your radar ENERGY BALANCE — FRANÇOIS POIRIER thinks MARK CARNEY means business when he talks about transforming Canada into a power on 'conventional energy.' But TC Energy's CEO is also certain the PM wants Canada to be a global climate leader. Poirier spoke with POLITICO's ZACK COLMAN on the sidelines of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum in Washington. — Pragmatism over ideology: Carney's first official move in office was to toss Canada's consumer carbon tax — a move Poirier says demonstrates Carney is 'a pragmatist.' That's especially true given the PM's reputation as a green champion in the finance world, notes Colman, who covers climate change for POLITICO. Carney led United Nations initiatives to convince banks to do more clean energy lending and disclose their vulnerability to policies that would rein in greenhouse gas emissions. — Energy security at center stage: Poirier said his recent conversations with Carney and Energy and Natural Resources Minister TIM HODGSON suggest near-term energy reliability concerns have the new government focused on conventional energy. But clean energy is here to stay, he said. — Government asks: Poirier noted the government has backed nuclear power and that Carney has insisted oil producers implement carbon capture technology to receive approval for building new pipelines, which he said may be economically feasible. — Back to basics: 'For crude oil, I see a clearer path to effectiveness than I do for natural gas and even for coal,' he said. THE ROOMS THAT MATTER Four House committees will meet to elect a chair. 9:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Minister EVAN SOLOMON will address the Canadian quantum community in Montreal. 10:30 a.m. Auditor General KAREN HOGAN and environment watchdog JERRY V. DEMARCO will appear before the House public accounts committee. 11 a.m. Prime Minister MARK CARNEY will chair the Cabinet meeting, then will later attend question period. 1 p.m. The Senate finance committee will meet to consider main and supplementary estimates and hear testimony from the leaders from Communications Security Establishment Canada. 3:15 p.m. The PM will meet with United Arab Emirates' deputy prime minister SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN. Want more POLITICO? Download our mobile app to save stories, get notifications on U.S.-Canada relations, and more. In iOS or Android . MORNING MUST-CLICKS — ANTOINE TRÉPANIER of the National Post reports that the Bloc's long road to protect supply management from future trade negotiations has come to a successful end. The Senate has adopted Bill C-202, making it the first bill set to receive royal assent in the new session of Parliament. — The Star says former Toronto Mayor JOHN TORY is weighing a political comeback. — POLITICO's KATHERINE TULLY-MCMANUS and NICHOLAS WU report that as threats to lawmakers and their families persist and intensify, members of Congress are grappling with what steps they're willing to take to ensure their safety. — MATTEO CIMELLARO of the Ottawa Citizen writes on a report from the official language commissioner that says second-language requirements for supervisors do not go far enough to protect the language rights of public servants. — ELYSE HAUSER of The Narwhal reports on The Metals Company, a Canadian deep-sea mining venture that has asked for American permission to mine in international waters. PROZONE For Pro subscribers, here's our latest policy newsletter: Trump hearts Carney — for now. In other news for Pro readers: — What's next in the legal fight against Trump's tariffs. — July 4 or bust for megabill, top Trump aide tells senators. — Why offshore wind officials stay silent when Trump attacks. — EU approves simplification to carbon border tax. — Chevron joins lithium production race. PLAYBOOKERS Birthdays: HBD to author JOHN RALSTON SAUL, political commentator RUDY HUSNY, and ex-U.K. PM BORIS JOHNSON. Noted: The earliest date the PM can call for a byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot is June 29. That's the Alberta riding where Conservative Leader PIERRE POILIEVRE will be seeking a seat. The last day it can be called is Dec. 15. → The earliest date that Battle River–Crowfoot by-election can be held is Monday, Aug. 4. The NDP caucus adopted new powers under the Reform Act including the ability to kick out caucus members, and having MPs elect its caucus chair through a secret ballot. They passed on adopting powers that would allow them to oust their party leader. Spotted: CBC's 'Power & Politics' host DAVID COCHRANE, racking up compliments from passengers as he made way to his seat on the flight home from the G7. The Conservative Party's campaign manager JENNI BYRNE, without comment, posting, then deleting, a photo of MARK CARNEY with Edmonton Oilers players after the team lost the Stanley Cup final. … Conservative MP ADAM CHAMBERS, dodging questions about Bryne's post while congratulating Canadian-born Florida Panthers' Coach PAUL MAURICE. … The PM, posting his pride for his favorite team: 'Heads high. Next year. #LetsGoOilers' Liberal MP DARREN FISHER and chief government whip MARK GERRETSEN at the Rabbit Hole. Movers and shakers: Liberal MP TERRY SHEEHAN is chair of the House Indigenous and northern affairs committee … Liberal MP SALMA ZAHID is chair of the science and research committee. NICO JOHNSON has left the Office of the Leader of the Opposition for a new gig as an associate at McMillan Vantage. Lobby watch: Gowlings partner CYRUS REPORTER, a longtime former senior Liberal aide, registered to lobby on behalf of Bell Canada. The telecom is pushing the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to reverse a policy that allows companies to resell access to their fibre networks to other providers … Google Canada logged a June 6 meeting with Artificial Intelligence Minister EVAN SOLOMON. In memoriam: Conservative MP HARB GILL paid tribute to the late BUZZ HARGROVE in the House this week. 'His legacy is felt not only in the assembly lines, but in the strength and resilience of our communities.' Got a document to share? A birthday coming up? Send it all our way. TRIVIA Wednesday's answer: Former U.S. President THOMAS JEFFERSON said this: 'The acquisition of Canada this year, as far as the neighborhood of Quebec, will be a mere matter of marching.' For bonus marks: It was on June 18, 1812 that President JAMES MADISON signed a declaration of war against Britain. Props to MARTIN WHICHER, JENN KEAY, CHRIS FARLEY, JOANNA PLATER, ELIZABETH BURN, PATRICK DION, JOHN PEPPER, CHARLES DILLON, DARREN MAJOR, GARY ALLEN, MARCEL MARCOTTE, DARRYL DAMUDE, SHAUGHN MCARTHUR, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, RAY DEL BIANCO, DARREN MAJOR, JOHN ECKER, LAURA JARVIS, SHAUGHN MCARTHUR, MALCOLM MCKAY, JEFFREY VALOIS. Today's question: Which former Quebec actress became the first female deputy speaker of the House of Commons in 1990? Send your answer to canadaplaybook@ Canada Playbook would not happen without: Canada Editor Sue Allan, editor Willa Plank and POLITICO's Grace Maalouf.
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3 days ago
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Mission accomplished-ish
Presented by The Canadian Medical Association Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Thanks for reading Canada Playbook. In today's edition: → MARK CARNEY steers clear of a Rocky Mountain meltdown. → Liberals try to stick the landing on their first big bill. → The latest Canadian connection on K Street. Trade war COULDA BEEN WORSE — MARK CARNEY avoided a Charlevoix repeat. Sure, DONALD TRUMP choppered away from the G7 leaders' summit one day early, lashing out at French President EMMANUEL MACRON on social media, unloading bombastic posts that threatened violence in Iran, and casually telling reporters on Air Force One that Canadians would avoid tariffs if only they chose statehood. And: Carney, whose penchant for punctuality is already the stuff of legend in Ottawa, opened his closing press conference two hours behind schedule. And: Even with Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY on the Kananaskis guest list, G7 leaders never did publish a stand-alone joint statement on the war in Ukraine. Carney did include language on Ukraine in his formal summary of the summit, where leaders applauded Trump's 'efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine' and agreed to 'maximize pressure on Russia' to commit to an unconditional ceasefire. The sticking point preventing a joint declaration was unclear for much of Tuesday. But Carney insisted during his closing press conference that all sides did agree on the Ukraine language in his statement. — In related reading: CHRISTOPHER NARDI of the Post reports on a 'remarkable about-face.' — Hey, look at the bright side: The U.S. president didn't attack Carney on the way out the door. The prime minister launched the first stage of a Canada-India diplomatic reset — even if his diplomacy won't mollify a rattled Sikh diaspora. And he saw through joint statements on AI, quantum technologies, migrant smuggling, transnational repression and critical minerals — as well as a wildfire charter that makes no mention of climate change. — Safe to say: No American official is likely reserving a 'special place in hell' for their Kananaskis host. There are worse outcomes. — Read the wrap: From POLITICO's crew in Alberta: G7 embraces 'realpolitik' to work around disruptive Trump. — Fly away home: Carney's run of summitry isn't nearly finished. He's in Brussels on June 23 for a Canada-EU confab before a high-stakes NATO summit a day later in The Hague. — But before his next Eurotrip: The prime minister is poised to claim his first major legislative victory before the House of Commons and Senate rise for the summer. Assuming all goes well on the homefront. ON THE HILL NEW MAN IN CHARGE — MPs are privately wondering whether the PM is trying to run the House of Commons like a corporate boardroom. Carney's push to fast-track his signature Bill C-5 through Parliament has angered Indigenous leaders, environmental groups — and even some Liberal MPs. 'I am personally under the impression that he doesn't fully understand what's the difference between the CEO and a prime minister,' said Bloc Québécois MP JEAN-DENIS GARON. 'And if he thinks he's a CEO, he doesn't understand that he's not a majority shareholder' — which is to say, the Liberals don't command a majority of seats in the House. — Taking a stand: Hundreds of Indigenous people denounced the bill at a Tuesday rally on the Hill alongside the Chiefs of Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief ABRAM BENEDICT said the government's attempt to 'ram through' the legislation is undermining First Nations' rights. He insisted he doesn't oppose development — but that First Nations weren't consulted on the drafting of the bill. Spotted: Liberal MP GREG FERGUS and former Crown–Indigenous Relations Minister MARC MILLER, engaging with protesters. And LEAH GAZAN, walking into the House transport committee as it studied C-5. The NDP MP told Playbook she whispered in Conservative MP PHILIP LAWRENCE's ear to tell him that dozens of chiefs oppose the bill. — In related reading: From KARYN PUGLIESE of APTN News: Indigenous leaders tell the prime minister to start again with Bill C-5. — And ICYMI: CP's ALESSIA PASSAFIUME reports Assembly of First Nations National Chief CINDY WOODHOUSE NEPINAK lobbied for a 'last minute' slot to appeal to the committee. — Behind the scenes: Multiple Liberal MPs acknowledged to Playbook that the prime minister's desire to expedite the bill is creating political headaches. They believe their law will hold up in court, but worry the process disrespects First Nations — and harms the relationship the Liberal government has forged with Indigenous communities. — Bottom line: Carney wants a win by July 1. — Seeing red: Even though the bill is likely to pass with Conservative support, the movement of the bill is raising flags for lawmakers. During the questioning of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC on Tuesday, Sen. PAMELA WALLIN called out the government's attempted fast-tracking. 'Why would you not give this the proper scrutiny that it needs?' she asked. LeBlanc defended his boss: 'Every day on the election campaign, the prime minister spoke about building big projects in the national interest,' he said. 'None of this should surprise Canadians.' — What's next: MPs on the transport committee will comb through the bill clause by clause today. They're scheduled to sit until midnight, if needed. The Liberals are pushing to get it passed by Friday. THE ROOMS THAT MATTER — It's caucus day on Parliament Hill. — Environmental groups including Greenpeace Canada and Climate Action Network Canada are holding a press conference in front of the Senate at 10 a.m. to protest Bill C-5. — Bloc Québécois Leader YVES-FRANÇOIS BLANCHET will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. outside the party's caucus room. For your radar BELTWAY TO BUBBLE — The Vogel Group is the latest K Street firm to team up with one of its Canadian counterparts, our colleague CAITLIN OPRYSKO reports from Washington. — In the loop: Vogel Group has struck up a strategic partnership with Bolero Strategies, a government relations and PR firm based in Montreal. Vogel Group CEO Alex Vogel told POLITICO the alliance provides greater access and visibility to the Canadian marketplace 'and vice versa' — a response to demand for cross-border insight on trade issues and beyond. — All the rage: In March, Ballard Partners partnered with Quebec-based communications and public affairs firm TACT. And just before Trump took office, Capitol Counsel announced its own partnership with the Canadian firm Rubicon Strategy Inc. to provide 'a seamless solution' to cross-border advocacy issues. Want more POLITICO? Download our mobile app to save stories, get notifications on U.S.-Canada relations, and more. In iOS or Android . MORNING MUST-CLICKS — 'Having a form of deadline is helpful to concentrate the mind,' the PM said Tuesday of his 30-day target for an economic and security deal with the U.S. The Globe's STEVEN CHASE and NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE also note that scrapping the DST is among U.S. demands in trade talks. — From the Star's TONDA MACCHARLES and ALEX BALLINGALL: Trump says Canada will get a 'much better deal' if it becomes the 51st American state. — In The Walrus, JUSTIN LING explains how Canada became a cautionary tale in building government software. — 'Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada began by wishing President Trump a happy birthday.' The NYT writes on the fine balance between flattery and discipline when dealing with POTUS. — Over on Maclean's, STEPHEN MAHER considers Canada's 'new nationalism.' — And top of the Edmonton Journal this morning: Game over: Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup dreams die again in Florida. PROZONE Our latest Pro PM Canada subscriber newsletter by MIKE BLANCHFIELD: Zelenskyy takes G7 stage as bombs pound Kyiv Other headlines for Pro subscribers: — Inside Carney's private courting of Trump. — China's rare earth chokehold is just the beginning. — Trump blasts EU over 'unfair' trade offer. — UK automakers to secure US tariff relief by the end of June. — Trump backs AUKUS defense pact after Starmer talks. PLAYBOOKERS Birthdays: HBD to Crestview Strategy founding partner CHAD ROGERS. Greetings also to former Conservative MP ED FAST, Conservative Sen. DENISE BATTERS and NDP MP ALEXANDRE BOULERICE. Movers and shakers: Longtime Queen's Park and Hill staffer MATHEW CLANCY is joining LARYSSA WALER's Henley Strategies as managing partner … ELLIOTT LOCKINGTON is chief of staff to Treasury Board President SHAFQAT ALI. — MPs elected another volley of standing committee chairs: MARC MILLER at justice; AHMED HUSSEN at foreign affairs and international development; MARIE-FRANCE LALONDE at veterans affairs; JULIE DZEROWICZ at citizenship and immigration; CHARLES SOUSA at national defense; YVAN BAKER at official languages; HEDY FRY at health; and PATRICK WEILER at fisheries and oceans. → Watch out today for chair elections at Indigenous and northern affairs; science and research; agriculture; and human resources. Noted: Conservative MP DAMIEN KUREK resigned his seat in the House of Commons Tuesday, paving the way for Conservative Leader PIERRE POILIEVRE to run in Kurek's rural Alberta riding in an upcoming byelection. The Senate National Finance Committee passed a motion calling for the renewal of Parliamentary Budget Officer YVES GIROUX's mandate. Giroux's current term is up in September. Information Commissioner CAROLINE MAYNARD just filed her 8th annual report to Parliament. Official Languages Commissioner Canada RAYMOND THÉBERGE introduced his 2024–2025 annual report to Parliament on Tuesday. And from the House of Commons, here's 'Report to Canadians 2025' — signed off on by former Speaker GREG FERGUS. Spotted: Intergovernmental Affairs Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC, bringing a strawberry shortcake to the Senate for Sen. MARC GOLD, who ages out of the chamber on June 30. Former Minister SEAMUS O'REGAN, visiting his old stomping grounds: West Block. Edmonton NDP MP HEATHER MCPHERSON, wearing an Oilers jersey as she arrived for question period. Lobby watch: Imperial Oil posted a May 22 meeting with Energy Minister TIM HODGSON and Deputy Minister MICHAEL VANDERGRIFT … The Business Council of Canada logged a May 23 meeting with Foreign Minister ANITA ANAND and Canadian ambo KIRSTEN HILLMAN. Sandstone's MEILI FAILLE registered to lobby on behalf of TikTok Canada … Former Liberal MP JIM KARYGIANNIS registered for Royal Canadian Legion Kennebecasis Branch 58 in Rothesay, New Brunswick. The branch is looking for funding for a housing project. In memoriam: Conservative MP JOHN NATER paid tribute in the House to the life and legacy of JOHN HOLTBY, who died earlier this year. 'To new MPs, he was always there with a kind word of advice, a mischievous idea and, when needed, a gentle word of caution.' Calgary MP STEPHANIE KUSIE used her SO31 in the House this week to recognize the passing of former Cabmin CHARLES JAMES MAYER, who died in April. Kusie said she first met Mayer in 2017 when she was preparing to moderate the Conservative leadership debate. 'He said that I could use his cattle prod if I needed to — that it would keep them in line.' TRIVIA Tuesday's answer: Aside from the G7 nations, Canada invited 12 other nations to the G7 Leaders' Summit in Charlevoix in 2018. Props to ELIZABETH BURN, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, RAY DEL BIANCO, MARCEL MARCOTTE, JOHN PEPPER, NANCI WAUGH, DARRYL DAMUDE, SHAUGHN MCARTHUR. Wednesday's question: Who said: 'The acquisition of Canada this year, as far as the neighborhood of Quebec, will be a mere matter of marching.' For bonus marks, how does your answer connect to this date in history? Answers to canadaplaybook@ Canada Playbook would not happen without: Canada Editor Sue Allan, editor Willa Plank and POLITICO's Grace Maalouf.
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Presented by The Canadian Medical Association Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Welcome to Canada Playbook. In today's edition: → MARK CARNEY and G7 leaders enter the home stretch. → Carney's road to reset with NARENDRA MODI. → Liberals find an unlikely dance partner. Trade war G6 FOR A DAY — DONALD TRUMP is back in Washington. The last time Trump visited Canada in 2018, he pulled up stakes early on the final day of a G7 summit and lashed out at then-Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU from Air Force One. This time, he didn't make it to Day 2. Trump abruptly announced Monday afternoon that he would depart Kananaskis, Alberta, after a working dinner and return to his own nation's capital. That news followed an ominous TruthSocial post that appeared to suggest more carnage in Iran. And another: 'Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that … Stay Tuned!' → This much consensus: G7 leaders did post a statement on the Israel-Iran conflict. — So much for a trilat: Business Council of Canada CEO GOLDY HYDER hoped for at least a photo op today featuring Trump, Prime Minister MARK CARNEY and Mexican President CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM. 'I don't care if they do it at a picnic table for half an hour, but show that North America is trying to work together as one, and maybe the fresh air of Kananaskis will help them do that,' Hyder told Playbook. No such luck. — Today in bilats: Carney does cap his afternoon with a Sheinbaum check-in. The Canadian host is also booked in with NATO Secretary General MARK RUTTE, Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY, UN Secretary General ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, Brazilian President LUIZ INÁCIO LULA DA SILVA, Indian PM NARENDRA MODI and South Korean President LEE JAE MYUNG. — Elsewhere on the program: The G7 leaders' working breakfast will center on a 'strong and sovereign Ukraine.' They'll then convene a closing session and welcome the invited non-G7 'outreach leaders' for a group photo and a working lunch on energy security. → These are the outreach leaders: Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, NATO, World Bank, United Nations. — Last word: Carney will close the summit with a press conference scheduled for 4:05 p.m. We note his Modi, Mying and Sheinbaum meetings follow that media avail. NEW COUNTDOWN — Trump and Carney set the clock on striking a new cross-border deal following a 70-minute bilateral meeting — which included 30 minutes of one-on-one time when staff cleared the room. The two leaders 'agreed to pursue negotiations toward a deal within the coming 30 days' on a new economic and security relationship. The prime minister's office clarified the intention isn't progress in 30 days — but a deal by the time the clock runs out. — Readout details: The Canadian summary of the bilateral conversation said Trump and Carney also gabbed about collabing on 'critical minerals, gun and drug smuggling, illegal drugs and border security' — as well as 'possible areas of cooperation' on defense. Stay tuned, then, for more meetings starring Canada-U.S. Trade Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC, Amb. KIRSTEN HILLMAN and their American counterparts. As Hillman told the talkshows last evening, 'we're just going to have to take it one step at a time.' SIDELINES CHATTER — Here's what we picked up in and around Kananaskis. — If you're not at the table: Monday's working dinner menu leaned heavily on Alberta agriculture: Mans Organics, Fairwinds Farm, Highwood Crossing Foods, Galimax Trading, Brant Lake Wagyu, and whisky-infused au jus. The menu sampled other regions, too: East Coast lobster, Acadian sturgeon caviar, Nanaimo chocolate and Saskatoon berry pearls. Each course was paired with wine from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley: sparkling from Kelowna, Chardonnay from Kelowna, Merlot from Oliver and Pinot Noir from Kelowna. — Lapel flair: On Monday, Trump affixed a Canada-U.S. pin to his jacket, and the Canadians didn't give it to him. Prime Minister's Office spokesperson EMILY WILLIAMS confirmed that other Americans wearing similar pins — including Secretary of State MARCO RUBIO — also sourced them elsewhere. A U.S. embassy spokesperson familiar with the Trump pin's origin story would only say POTUS came into possession of it when he arrived in Alberta. — Tongues wagging: As G7 leaders took their seats for Monday's opening session, Italian PM GIORGIA MELONI reacted in some kind of way to whispers in her ear from French President EMMANUEL MACRON. MEANWHILE IN BOSTON — Premiers from five of Canada's 10 provinces and five U.S. Northeastern governors gathered in the Massachusetts state house on Monday for a private and then public conversation. POLITICO's JONATHAN MARTIN reports from the summit that lawmakers discussed what they can control and lamented what they cannot (DONALD TRUMP). 'It was a largely amiable, at times awkward and bizarre-if-fitting culmination of the Trump Decade,' Martin writes. 'Who else could hurl America into a fight with our friendly neighbor the north, eh?' Read Martin's dispatch here. CONVERSATION STARTER MEETING MODI — On today's agenda at the G7: Canada's attempt to reset its relationship with the world's fifth-largest economy. — Unwelcome guest: The prime minister's G7 invite to Indian Prime Minister NARENDRA MODI prompted a backlash from Canada's Sikh lawmakers and the wider diaspora as the RCMP continues to investigate allegations Indian government agents were linked to the 2023 killing of HARDEEP SINGH NIJJAR in a Vancouver suburb. VINA NADJIBULLA of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada spoke with Playbook about the stakes for today's meeting. In February, she was in New Delhi to consult with Canadian and Indian stakeholders. The foundation later published a report on how to reset relations. — Not a monolith: Nadjibulla acknowledged the frayed bilateral relationship on national security issues, but dismissed the notion Indo-Canadians universally oppose Modi's trip to Kananaskis. → The other guy: Carney has been a difference-maker, Nadjibulla added. 'The change in leadership and the departure of Prime Minister [JUSTIN] TRUDEAU did create a political opening for reset, but it wasn't going to be automatic, and required concerted effort and political leadership on both sides. It's been really encouraging to see Prime Minister Carney do exactly that,' Nadjibulla says. → Trade and terrorism: 'We expelled diplomats, we paused trade negotiations, we called out India publicly,' she says. 'We now have a law-enforcement process that's moving ahead and a channel that has been established with India to work on this.' Bloomberg has reported a bilateral deal is in the works, though its status is unclear. → Stage is set: Nadjibulla says the time has come for 'high-level discussions on trade and commerce,' which could begin today when Carney and Modi meet. Where the leaders are — Prime Minister MARK CARNEY chairs the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. THE ROOMS THAT MATTER — Industry Minister MÉLANIE JOLY is attending the 2025 International Paris-Le Bourget Air Show. — At 9 a.m., the Senate committee on national finance will hear from Auditor General KAREN HOGAN on the main estimates — the Liberal government's spending plan for the fiscal year. — At 10:30 a.m., Canada's Official Languages Commissioner RAYMOND THÉBERGE will present his 2024–2025 report to the media. The report will also be introduced in Parliament. — At 3:30 p.m., NDP MP LEAH GAZAN and the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a press conference in the West Block foyer to raise concerns over Bill C-5. Want more POLITICO? Download our mobile app to save stories, get notifications on U.S.-Canada relations, and more. In iOS or Android . ON THE HILL CROSS-AISLE COMPANION — MARK CARNEY appeared to be up against it in his bid to get a 'nation-building bill' passed by Canada Day. But he found his dance partner in PIERRE POILIEVRE's Conservatives. — Summer fling: The Hill had lately been preoccupied with the notion that MPs would be forced into a rare summer sitting. Just in time for the barbecue circuit, Senate Leader of the Opposition LEO HOUSAKOS put those rumblings to rest. 'Obviously the Conservative Opposition in the House supports this bill as the Opposition does in this chamber,' Housakos said in the Senate Monday. The Conservatives were the only party to help fast-track the bill to committee study. As STEPHANIE LEVITZ noted in the Globe, the vote 'highlighted the political realignment in the House of Commons.' — New dance partner: Green Party Leader ELIZABETH MAY took shots at the emerging 'coalition.' In the last Parliament, Liberals commonly teamed up with the NDP, Bloc Québécois and Greens — but rarely the Conservatives. 'Mr. Carney's new majority coalition is Liberal-Conservative, delivering Pierre Poilievre policies with a more friendly face,' May said Monday. The Greens and New Democrats want MPs to sit over the summer and study the bill to prevent future court challenges. The Bloc Québécois also says C-5 merits thorough review. May called the legislation a 'big beautiful bulldozer' — accusing the Liberals of rushing through legislation she claims ignores the government's legal duty to consult with First Nations. — In related reading: 'Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults.' — Double-take: May said she hasn't seen a bill like this since the last Conservative government. 'This is worse' than Bill C-38 under former PM STEPHEN HARPER, which May says 'destroyed 70 environmental laws.' Liberal MP NATE ERSKINE-SMITH also denounced the bill. 'This federal government is proposing to shut down democratic debate, curtail committee scrutiny and jam the bill through the legislature. It would all actually make Harper blush,' Erskine-Smith said in the House. — In case you missed it: The Star's ALTHIA RAJ called the bill a naked power grab that 'runs roughshod over democratic norms.' — Courting Conservatives: Internal Trade Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND was in front of the Senate on Monday, where senators are studying the bill in advance of it clearing the House. Freeland linked C-5 to past Conservative policies. — The sincerest form of flattery: Freeland thanked Conservative MP DAN ALBAS for his trailblazing 'free the beer' pitch in 2016. 'I want to give him credit for that,' she said of his proposal to more easily transport alcohol between provinces. She thanked former Alberta Premier JASON KENNEY 'for talking about lifting barriers to internal trade before it became fashionable to do so.' And she thanked Progressive Conservative premiers DOUG FORD and TIM HOUSTON for their support of the federal legislation. Freeland described C-5 as a 'non-partisan' and 'nation-building' initiative: 'I'm delighted to see that we're able to work on it together.' — What's next: Intergovernmental Affairs Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister REBECCA ALTY will take questions from senators this afternoon. MORNING MUST-CLICKS — 'Canada talks the talk on climate change, but as our lack of action on fighting wildfires demonstrates, we do not walk the walk,' the University of Windsor's ANDREW RICHTER writes for the National Post. — From MARTIN PATRIQUIN in The Logic: MICHAEL SABIA 'is ready to kick Ottawa's ass.' — Former Premier JASON KENNEY is on the latest episode of 'The Herle Burly.' — DAVID BAXTER of The Canadian Press reports: Outgoing Conservative MP DAMIEN KUREK is pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. — ELLA KOKOTSIS, now with the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto, writes in Maclean's that one question across three decades has focused her participation in global confabs: 'Do these summits actually matter?' PLAYBOOKERS Birthdays: HBD to Bluesky Vice President RAPHAEL BRASS, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Vice President HOWARD FREMETH, CommuniquéDirect Studios owner NICK MASCIANTONIO. Also celebrating: Former Cabmin STEVEN FLETCHER, former Ontario Premier ERNIE EVES and Quebec MNA JEAN-FRANÇOIS ROBERGE. Your Playbook co-host NICK TAYLOR-VAISEY also completes a trip around the sun. Noted: The Globe's STEPHANIE LEVITZ scooped news that PIERRE POILIEVRE will face a leadership review in January. 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' a documentary on former Toronto Mayor ROB FORD, is out on Netflix. Spotted: Former NDP Leader JAGMEET SINGH, clarifying he's Team DRAKE after the Canadian rapper called him a 'goof' for attending the KENDRICK LAMAR and SZA concert in Toronto. 'I went for SZA, not Kendrick,' Singh explained on his Instagram story. Finance Minister FRANÇOIS-PHILIPPE CHAMPAGNE and incoming PMO chief of staff MARC-ANDRÉ BLANCHARD, dining on the patio at the Métropolitain. Movers and shakers: Liberal MP KARINA GOULD was elected chair of the finance committee … Conservative MP MARILYN GLADU is chair of the status of women committee … Liberal MP PETER SCHIEFKE is chair of the transport committee … Liberal MP JUDY SGRO is chair of the international trade committee … Conservative MP JOHN WILLIAMSON is chair of the public accounts committee … Liberal MP BEN CARR is chair of the industry committee. — GALEN RICHARDSON is now senior adviser of stakeholder relations for Canada-U.S. Trade Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC. — Housing Minister GREGOR ROBERTSON was added via order-in-council to the Treasury Board as an alternate member. — IAN CAMERON, a former comms staffer to then-natural resources ministers JONATHAN WILKINSON and SEAMUS O'REGAN, is returning to the Hill as director of strategy and senior adviser to Industry Minister MÉLANIE JOLY. Farewell: CHANTALLE AUBERTIN, deputy director of communications for the office of the minister of justice, is leaving the Hill after eight years in politics. Media mentions: RICHARD MADAN is leaving CBC News. Got a document to share? A birthday coming up? Send it all our way. PROZONE Our latest policy newsletter for Pro subscribers by MIKE BLANCHFIELD: Trump pines for Putin in Canada's Rockies. The latest headlines for our paid subscribers: — Why the EU is about to cripple its next climate target. — How Trump's assault on science is blinding America to climate change. — Global reinsurer says extreme heat is No. 1 risk. — Microsoft boosts cloud sovereignty credentials to assuage European fears. — UK confident Trump will back AUKUS. TRIVIA Monday's answer: Canada's third prime minister, SIR JOHN ABBOTT. Props to ELIZABETH BURN, ROBERT PLAMONDON, RAY DEL BIANCO, NANCI WAUGH, JOHN ECKER, PETER SZABO, GARY ALLEN, DARRYL DAMUDE, KEVIN BOSCH, JEFFREY VALOIS, JOHN PEPPER, MARCEL MARCOTTE, PETER STUDER, JOHN MATHESON, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, GERRY BYRNE, SHAUGHN MCARTHUR, LAURA JARVIS, MALCOLM MCKAY and JONATHAN MOSER. Today's question: Aside from the G7 nations, how many countries did Canada invite to the G7 Leaders' Summit in Charlevoix in 2018? Answers to canadaplaybook@ . Wednesday's Playbook will be written by NICK TAYLOR-VAISEY from the G7 in Kananaskis with an assist from MICKEY DJURIC on the Hill. Canada Playbook would not happen without: Canada Editor Sue Allan, editor Willa Plank and POLITICO's Grace Maalouf.
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Presented by The Canadian Medical Association Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Happy Monday. Thanks for reading Canada Playbook. Now it's on. → G7 leaders get down to business inside a Kananaskis lodge. → Will MPs really get out of town for the summer by Friday? → The return of PABLO RODRIGUEZ. Trade war WELCOME TO ALBERTA — Prime Minister MARK CARNEY and President DONALD TRUMP are booked for a bilateral meeting at 9 a.m. local time. The tête-à-tête kickstarts a high-stakes G7 summit in the Rocky Mountain foothills that could go any which way. — Count the flashpoints: The prospect of all-out war between Iran and Israel. The ongoing war in Ukraine — and VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY on the summit invite list. Trump's trade war that is punishing the allies in the room. Social unrest on America's streets. These leaders could find a lot of room for disagreement. — POLITICO reading list: POLITICO has sent reporters from five countries to Alberta. Here's what our colleagues reported on the way: → Trump wants to score trade deals in Canada. He's unlikely to get them. → European leaders clamor to be the G7's Trump whisperer. → Forget the G7. Now it's the G6 vs. Trump. → Starmer confirms military buildup in Middle East as Europe urges restraint. → Macron urges Trump to use weight to defuse wars in Ukraine and Iran. — Manage expectations: Keeping the band together for the entirety of the agenda would count as a win for Carney, said Munk School founding director JANICE STEIN. 'This summit is all about relationship management,' Stein tells Playbook. 'If the prime minister can keep all the allies at the table, that alone will enable agreement on some issues — but paves the way for better management of the issues that are important to everyone.' — Readout royale: Carney has already held bilats with his British, Australian, South African and German counterparts. ICYMI: BRIAN CLOW's readout primer. — Desk flair: A source familiar with the accoutrements waiting for the leaders confirmed the pens are made by Pens by Scott, a company owned by SCOTT FISHER. The Aston Martin-style pens were made with wood cut down in the process of wildfire management in Canmore, a short drive from Kananaskis. Their plating is chrome, which the source emphasized derives from a critical mineral. HOME TURF — Trump hasn't visited Canada since the disastrous Charlevoix G7 summit in 2018. That was long before his 51st state rhetoric spawned anti-Trump animus in Canada that was jet fuel for Carney's rise to power. 'Carney really does have to square a circle,' said LOUISE BLAIS, a senior special adviser on U.S. and international affairs at the Business Council of Canada. 'Canadians feel bruised by the president. So he's got to be nice, but not too nice.' — Protest watch: Trump could easily be distracted by a cold welcome from angry and frustrated Canadians who don't want him on this side of the border. 'We know that the president pays attention to the media, so I just hope that Canadians give the prime minister a little bit of grace to navigate this summit,' said Blais. — Carney's bigger picture: Your Playbook host wrote on the PM's first big test on the world stage — and the domestic audiences watching closely. FLASHBACK: 2018 — You might've heard Sen. PETER BOEHM's voice in recent days. Boehm, a former G7 sherpa, coordinated the Charlevoix summit — and is a fount of recollections and lessons learned. — First piece of advice: Don't even think about catching the world's largest economy off guard. 'You don't want to surprise them,' Boehm said of the Americans. — Attention spans: Boehm and former Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU concocted a Trump management strategy in 2018. The program typically kicks off with a conversation about the economy — that was true then, and it's also where the program opens today. The American president often opens the conversation. Trudeau invited Trump to talk about his tax cut program, which he did. Good start. 'It was fine until others intervened. [ANGELA] MERKEL, [EMMANUEL] MACRON, all fairly cerebral, and our guy, had to keep going as POTUS was tuning out,' Boehm said. 'And that was the way the whole thing worked.' Boehm was told by American officials that Trump, no fan of multilateral confabs, wasn't briefed before he arrived: 'He thought he could wing it for two days.' THREE THINGS WE'RE WATCHING THE HOUSE — It's unclear exactly how much longer MPs will stick around town. Will they flee the nation's capital at the end of the week, per the current House of Commons calendar? Will they force through signature bills, including the massive legislation meant to speed up big projects and cut down internal trade barriers? Bureaucrats may be planning for an extended sitting into the summer, but there's so far no public evidence the elected folks are keen on that outcome. — Tick tock goes the clock: Today, the House will debate a government motion to accelerate consideration of Bill C-5, the 'One Canadian Economy' bill that PM Carney's side sure wants to see become law in time for the barbecue circuit. The motion aims to speed the bill through each stage in the process — including up to two days at the Transport Committee — by Friday. — Two more bills: Later this week, MPs will debate Bill C-2 (on border security and crime) and Bill C-3 (on citizenship rules). — Opposition days: MPs vote today on the non-binding Conservative motion, spurred on by an auditor general's scathing report, to claw back federal dollars paid out to GCStrategies and impose a lifetime ban on contracting for the consultancy. Tuesday brings the final Conservative opportunity to win over the House on a motion. Time is also running out to approve the government's spending estimates. The 'supply' period ends June 23, and MPs are so far planning to sit only until the end of the week. — Committees: A final round of promotions is in the offing as House committees coalesce. The membership for each standing committee dropped Friday. Place your bets on which Liberals and Conservatives will take the gavels (and top up their salaries by C$14,200). → Worth noting: Vice chairs also get a C$7,000 annual bump. THE SENATE — Senators have yet to form standing committees, but they're not waiting for MPs to approve Bill C-5 before they begin to study it. For the first three days of this week, senators will sit in 'committee of the whole' — just like it sounds, with all the senators in the main chamber — and quiz three Cabinet ministers on the legislation. Transport and Internal Trade Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND is up at 2 p.m. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister REBECCA ALTY follow tomorrow at the same time. Senators are scheduled to call additional witnesses on Wednesday. — One more minister: Finance Minister FRANÇOIS-PHILIPPE CHAMPAGNE will also visit the Red Chamber and take questions on Bill C-4, which contains the government's signature income tax cut, the removal of federal sales tax from certain home purchases and the repeal of the consumer carbon tax. C-4 also includes changes to political party privacy rules that caught the attention of The Globe and Mail's editorial board. QUEBEC — A face familiar to Ottawa now heads Quebec's Liberal Party. PABLO RODRIGUEZ triumphed Saturday on the leadership contest's second ballot, cobbling together 52.3 percent of votes — enough to top runner-up CHARLES MILLIARD. — The latest polling: The Parti Québécois holds a sizable lead in 338Canada's most recent polling average. One-in-three voters would pick the PQ, compared to 21 percent who prefer the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and 20 percent who'd vote Liberal. — But there's a but: Last month, 338Canada's PHILIPPE J. FOURNIER dug into a Leger survey that showed signs of Liberal life with Rodriguez as leader. MORNING MUST-CLICKS — Five Canadian premiers, including Ontario's DOUG FORD, are in Boston today at the invitation of some northeastern U.S. governors to try to forge alliances against Trump's tariffs, MIKE CRAWLEY of CBC News reports. — This week, THERESA TAM will exit her role as Canada's chief public health officer. 'I actually do think we've learned quite a bit from COVID-19 pandemic,' she says in a Q&A with KRISTY KIRKUP of the Globe. We have follow-up questions. — ASHLEY BURKE of CBC News reports that Canada will sign on to a major European defence rearmament plan as early as June 23. — The question atop IAN AUSTEN's NYT dispatch cuts to the chase on Canada's pledge to beef up defense spending: 'Can It Deliver?' — 'It's one of the biggest security jobs the RCMP has ever faced — one that includes guarding against everything from cybersecurity threats to protesters to lack of cell reception to yes, bears,' ALEX BOYD of the Star reports on G7 prep in Alberta. PROZONE For Pro subscribers: Our latest Pro Canada PM policy newsletter. In other news for Pro readers: — Trump wants to score trade deals in Canada. He's unlikely to get them. — Leaders to try and avoid 'everyone vs. Trump' vibe at G7 summit. — 5 things to watch when Trump goes to Canada. — WTO chief 'won't keep quiet' to appease Trump. — U.S. Interior Department advances first offshore mineral lease in decades. PLAYBOOKERS Spotted: Just a couple of PMs, watching hockey at the Royal Oak. Birthdays: HBD to former Liberal Cabmin NAVDEEP BAINS. Noted: Global News and former MP HAN DONG have settled their lawsuit. From the ethics files: PM MARK CARNEY declared the gift he received from President DONALD TRUMP during their White House meetup: a 'mounted and framed Washington Capitals jersey, personalized with Carney #24" … The prime minister also declared an arrangement of red roses sent to him following the election. DIANA FOX CARNEY declared a traditional ribbon skirt gifted to her when Assembly of First Nations National Chief CINDY WOODHOUSE NEPINAK met the PM on May 29. Lobby watch: The Aluminium Association of Canada posted a May 20 meeting with Canadian G7 Sherpa CINDY TERMORSHUIZEN … The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business logged an April 23 meeting with Carney… Enbridge posted a May 22 meeting with Energy Minister TIM HODGSON and Deputy Minister MICHAEL VANDERGRIFT. PAA Advisory's MICHAEL VON HERFF registered to lobby for AI firm Cohere, which announced partnerships with Canada and the U.K. during KEIR STARMER's Ottawa sojourn. Got a document to share? A birthday coming up? Send it all our way. TRIVIA Friday's answer: The Yukon Act was adopted June 13, 1898, creating Yukon Territory. In a 2023 speech noting its anniversary, Sen. PAT DUNCAN paid tribute to LARRY BAGNELL, AUDREY MCLAUGHLIN, ERIK NIELSEN and MARTHA LOUISE BLACK, 'celebrated Yukon politicians who have left their mark in Ottawa in the other place, where the Yukon Act originated.' Props to ELIZABETH ARSENAULT, DARELL PACK, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, BRETT SZMUL, COLIN MCKONE, LAURA JARVIS, MICHELE AUSTIN, DAVE PENNER, CAMERON RYAN, DOUG SWEET, ELIZABETH BURN, AIDEN MUSCOVITCH, DAN MCCARTHY, JOHN PEPPER, JOANNA PLATER, RONALD LEMIEUX, STEVE YANG, DARREN MCEWEN, PATRICK ST-JACQUES, TIM MCALLUM, JENNIFER ROBSON, NARESH RUGHUBEER, GREG LYNDON, JEFFREY VALOIS, PAUL PARK, GREG MACEACHERN, HUGUES THEORET, DENISE SIELE, ETHEL FORESTER, BILL DAY, CHRIS RANDS, BRANDON RABIDEAU, JOSEPH PLANTA, CHRISTINA DE TONI and MARCEL MARCOTTE. Today's question: Who said the following before becoming prime minister? 'I hate politics, and what are considered their appropriate methods. I hate notoriety, public meetings, public speeches, caucuses and everything that I know of that is apparently the necessary incident of politics, except doing public work to the best of my ability.' 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