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In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial

Public Services and Procurement Canada acquired a 14-storey building at 131 Queen St. last month in a $148.2 million transaction expected to close at the end of August.
Carney will stop in Japan to meet Minister Sanae Takaichi, re-elected earlier this month, as he promotes a middle‑powers Indo‑Pacific agenda.
In Toronto, lawyers are set this week to make legal arguments in Frank Stronach's trial after prosecutors finished presenting evidence Wednesday, and defence lawyer Leora Shemesh will seek directed verdicts on two charges.
More witnesses are scheduled as the civil case continues, with Groleau testifying Thursday in Montreal that Ouellet touched her without consent, including one she considers sexual assault.
Landlords and office brokers in Ottawa are seeking clarity about whether the federal government will need more space as public servants prepare to spend more time in the office, raising market uncertainty.

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Carney to Japan to Talk About Defense, Minerals and Cybersecurity

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Japan on Friday for a brief meeting with his counterpart Sanae Takaichi.

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Visit to Japan: Mark Carney Talks About Defense, Minerals and Cybersecurity

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney took advantage of a brief visit to Japan on Friday night to meet with his counterpart Sanae Takaichi, and to discuss the strengthening of the security and economic ties between the two countries.

23 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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