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In this Week in Review for June 22-28, 2025, Bill discusses significant political events across Canada, focusing on NATO's increased defense spending, the impact of the infrastructure bill on the Canadian economy, ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the complexities of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Canada in a rapidly changing global landscape.

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Top News Stories of June 22-28, 2025

🛡️ NATO Increases Defense Spending Goal to 5% of GDP

Title: Nato leaders confirm defence spending will rise to 5% of GDP and say support for members is 'ironclad' – as it happenedURL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/25/nato-donald-trump-mark-rutte-europe-latest-live-news

🇨🇦 Canada’s Role in NATO is Being Positively Recognized

Title: Canada joins NATO push for 5 percentURL: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/25/canada-carney-nato-spending-target-00422731

🏗️ Infrastructure Bill C‑5 Tied to Defense & Economic Growth

Title: Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why it alarms its criticsURL: https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2025/06/major-projects-how-bill-c-5-works-and-why-it-alarms-its-critics

🌍 Middle East Tensions Remain a Significant Concern for Canada

Title: Canada urges diplomatic solution after US strike on IranURL: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/22/canada-urges-diplomatic-solution-after-u-s-strike-on-iran-00416652

Title: More than 800 Canadians have left Iran, Israel amid conflict: officialsURL: https://globalnews.ca/news/11262326/800-canadians-left-iran-israel-conflict/

🚫 Trade Negotiations with the U.S. Are Terminated

Title: Trump says he's terminating trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firmsURL: