This news digest covers several key updates across Canada. Economically, U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 'revenge tax' on investment income from countries like Canada is predicted to harm both economies. Socially, Nova Scotia's home-sharing program is criticized for its low success rate, and Quebec City buskers oppose a new French-language performance rule. Globally, childhood vaccination rates are declining, affecting Canada. Infrastructure-wise, local residents in Carberry, Manitoba, oppose a proposed intersection upgrade, and a London, Ontario, townhouse complex faces widespread water leak issues. Lastly, a suspected meteotsunami occurred on Lake Superior.
News Update #1 – June 26, 2025 Trump's Proposed 'Revenge Tax', Quebec Busker Rule, Nova Scotia Housing, Manitoba Intersection Debate
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️This news digest covers several key updates across Canada. Economically, U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 'revenge tax' on investment income from countries like Canada is predicted to harm both economies. Socially, Nova Scotia's home-sharing program is criticized for its low success rate, and Quebec City buskers oppose a new French-language performance rule. Globally, childhood vaccination rates are declining, affecting Canada. Infrastructure-wise, local residents in Carberry, Manitoba, oppose a proposed intersection upgrade, and a London, Ontario, townhouse complex faces widespread water leak issues. Lastly, a suspected meteotsunami occurred on Lake Superior.
Trending- 1 2017: 'Tribeca' complex built by Rand Developments.
- 2 2023: A bus crash at the Highway 1 and Highway 5 intersection in Carberry killed 17 people.
- 3 May (recent): Quebec City's busker regulation was modified.
- 4 Last Saturday (recent): Suspected meteotsunami occurred on Lake Superior.
- 5 Recently: Nova Scotia's contract with Happipad ended.
- Potential decline in U.S. revenue and exodus of foreign investment due to 'revenge tax', harming both U.S. and Canadian economies
- Criticism of Nova Scotia's housing program for failing to address the housing crisis effectively
- Limited cultural diversity and reduced income for buskers in Quebec City, making the city seem overly regulated
- Concerns about outbreaks and worsening inequalities due to declining childhood vaccination rates
- Continued local opposition and debate over infrastructure design in Carberry, Manitoba
- Significant financial burden on homeowners in London, Ontario, due to water leak repairs and expired warranties
- Ongoing scientific investigation into the rare and potentially dangerous meteotsunami on Lake Superior
What: Multiple news updates across Canada: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is proposing a 'revenge tax' (Section 899 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) targeting countries with 'unfair' taxes like Canada's digital services tax. Nova Scotia's $1.35 million home-sharing program with Happipad yielded only 60 leases. Buskers in Quebec City are criticizing a new regulation requiring French-only or instrumental performances in specific tourist areas. A study in The Lancet reveals a global decline in childhood vaccination rates, including in Canada. Local residents in Carberry, Manitoba, oppose the proposed RCUT design for the Highway 1 and Highway 5 intersection. One-third of townhomes in London, Ontario's 'Tribeca' complex have experienced significant water leaks. Scientists are investigating a suspected meteotsunami on Lake Superior near Shuniah, Ontario.
When: Published June 26, 2025. Quebec City rule modified in May. Nova Scotia program ran for two years, contract ended recently. Carberry bus crash occurred in 2023. Tribeca complex built in 2017. Suspected meteotsunami on Lake Superior occurred last Saturday.
Where: United States, Canada (Nova Scotia, Quebec City, Edmonton, Carberry Manitoba, London Ontario, Shuniah Ontario, Lake Superior).
Why: The 'revenge tax' is proposed due to U.S. perception of 'unfair' taxes like Canada's digital services tax. Nova Scotia's program aimed to provide affordable housing but is criticized for inefficiency. Quebec City's rule aims to highlight its francophone reality for a 40th anniversary, but artists argue it limits diversity and income. Global vaccination decline is due to geopolitical instability, supply chain issues, and vaccine misinformation/hesitancy. Carberry's intersection upgrade is proposed after a fatal bus crash, but locals prefer an overpass due to concerns about large farming equipment. Tribeca complex issues are due to construction defects. The Lake Superior event is a natural atmospheric and water-level phenomenon.
How: The 'revenge tax' is proposed through legislation. Nova Scotia's program involved a partnership with Happipad. Quebec City implemented a new city regulation. The vaccination decline was identified by a study. Manitoba's Transportation Department proposed the RCUT design. Tribeca homeowners are experiencing water seepage and paying for repairs. Scientists are analyzing data to confirm the meteotsunami.