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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s not worried about the prospect of increased oil production from Venezuela challenging Canada’s energy exports because Canadian oil is cheaper, cleaner and lower risk. Source link

The capture and planned prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro under U.S. law rattled European leaders gathered in Paris on the eve of planned meetings over specific security guarantees for Ukraine. Source link

Former Liberal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland says she’ll step down as a member of Parliament Friday, marking the end of an era for the party. Source link

Airlines in Canada could be under pressure soon to improve their services as the federal government opens up its skies to more competition from the Middle East. Source link

The federal government has proposed fining people and organizations up to $1 million for failing to comply with the requirements of its planned foreign influence transparency registry. Source link

Canadian political leaders are celebrating and condemning the United States over its nighttime strikes on the capital city of Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Source link

This year, two things will happen to Canada’s fiscal watchdog: Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will be replaced or made permanent, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development will publish its review of the office. Source link

The coming year will see some changes to existing tax measures, the abandonment of others and some help for personal support workers. But overall changes to the taxes individuals pay will be minor in 2026. Source link

A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year. Source link

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 80 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes Olympians, journalists, Indigenous leaders and doctors. Source link