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📰 Current Events & Trending Topics Headlines (December 30, 2025) Dec 30: Ring of Fire Infrastructure: Ontario and Federal officials sign the "Final Corridor" agreement for the northern road link, clearing the way for 2026 construction. Dec 30: Wiseman’s DC Departure: Mark Wiseman departs for Washington today for informal pre-ambassador briefings with the State Department and US Trade Rep. Dec 29: Lumber Duty Hike: Reaction pours in as the U.S. signals a further 12% hike in softwood lumber duties starting Jan 1; PM Carney calls it "counter-productive." Dec 28: The "Ember" Recovery: Power is 95% restored in the Maritimes after the record-breaking Christmas storm; focus shifts to insurance claims. 🔥 Trending Discussions The 2026 Trade War – Fear and speculation regarding a full-scale trade confrontation with the U.S. following New Year's Day duty hikes. Mark Carney's New Year Message – Expectations for a major televised address on "National Resilience" tomorrow evening. Polar Bear Dip 2026 – Registration for New Year's Day charity swims is trending across the country.

📜 On This Day - Dec 30 1921 – The Bluenose is officially designated the winner of its first International Fishermen's Trophy race. 1941 – Winston Churchill delivers his famous "Some chicken! Some neck!" speech to the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa.

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📊 Canada at a Glance Capital City: Ottawa National Motto: A mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea) Government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy under a constitutional monarchy Primary Export: Crude Petroleum (Largest by value) Land Area: ~9,984,670 sq km (2nd largest in the world) Population (2024 est.): ~41.3 million

📊 Canada Economic Focus: Trade & Tariffs Tariff Impact: U.S. tariff hikes have pressured manufacturing, but most exemptions remain. The Per-Capita Shift: Per-capita GDP is on track to increase for the first time in three years. Inflation: November held at 2.2%, though grocery prices (4.7%) remain high. 🗺️ Geography & National Parks Ottawa • Toronto • Montreal The Arctic • The Prairies Banff National Park Jasper National Park Gros Morne National Park Nahanni National Park Reserve Vancouver • Calgary Quebec City • Halifax 📜 Facts & History Did You Know: The Canada–U.S. border is the longest unpatrolled border in the world (~8,890 km). Did You Know: The national currency, the Canadian Dollar, is known as the "Loonie."

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