Most of Canada’s provincial finance ministers have received low grades from Canada’s taxpayer watchdog. Alberta has lifted their ban on American-made liquor, but a hefty surtax on the products remains. Despite Prime Minister Mark Carney’s indication of interest, a sizable majority of Canadians reject joining President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome program. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!

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