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al-monitor.comAlberta to Propose General Corridor for Controversial New Oil Pipeline to BC Coast Amid Strong Opposition
Alberta plans to submit a 1 million-barrels-per-day oil pipeline project to the federal Major Projects Office by July for designation as a project of national interest, with a target of October 1, 2026.
yahoo.comScientists Find Ancient DNA in Yukon Squirrel Faeces
Researchers recovered genetic material from extinct and living animals preserved in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's Yukon territory. The samples include DNA from woolly mammoths and other Ice Age species.
nationalobserver.comCanada Extends Firearm Ban Amnesty Pending Supreme Court Appeal of Measure Already Upheld by Two Lower Courts
The Liberal government moved the compliance deadline from October to 90 days after the Supreme Court rules on the ban's legality. The extension keeps owners and businesses protected from criminal liability during the appeal.
Al JazeeraCanada Confirms Gordie Howe Bridge Opening by End of Week
Canadian officials announced the six-lane bridge linking Detroit and Windsor will open for traffic by June 15. The announcement follows earlier threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to block the crossing unless Canada provided concessions.
iphoneincanada.caCanada to Introduce Bill Banning Social Media for Under-16s and Creating New Digital Regulator
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will table the Digital Safety Act as soon as Wednesday. The bill would create a regulator and restrict access for children under 16.
Carney Launches Largest Trade Mission to Japan as Officials Admit U.S. Market Access Remains Primary Draw
Prime Minister Mark Carney has led four trade missions since April 2025 and plans a fifth to Japan this month. Officials say tariff-free U.S. access continues to attract foreign partners.
TD Bank Holds Dartmouth Customer Liable for $15,000 in Fraudulent E-Transfers After Ombudsman Declines Compensation
Shakir Ahamed says TD declined reimbursement after nearly $15,000 left his account for Kraken and Payper in July 2025. The bank cited two-factor verification; the ombudsman sided with TD.
montrealgazette.comMontreal Police Arrest Man Suspected of Attempting to Firebomb Synagogue
Police detained a suspect Friday after an alleged attempt to firebomb Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, one of Canada's oldest synagogues. The incident is the latest in a reported series of antisemitic events in the country.
BBC NewsBritish man admits manslaughter in Canadian restaurant bill dispute; two others sentenced to time served as accessories
Robert Evans Jr admitted manslaughter after a 2023 altercation over an unpaid bill in Owen Sound. His father and uncle pleaded guilty as accessories and received time-served sentences.
calgaryherald.comCanada Explores Mixed Fleet of F-35 and Gripen Jets
Government sources say Ottawa is considering a purchase of 72 Saab Gripen fighters alongside 72 to 88 F-35s. The combined fleet could exceed 100 aircraft and create up to 9,000 jobs.
vaticannews.vaLouise Arbour to Replace Mary Simon as Governor General Amid Ongoing French-Language Lawsuit
Mary Simon, 78, leaves office after five years as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. Louise Arbour will be sworn in Monday following a formal ceremony.
suasnews.comArcanus Aerial Systems Names FeralX as Canadian Contract Manufacturer for Drone Systems in Five-Year Deal
Arcanus committed C$1 million in equity to FeralX under the agreement dated May 12, 2026. All production will occur at Canadian facilities.
EngadgetCanada Announces Five-Year 'AI for All' Strategy with Job, Regulation and Infrastructure Goals
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the 'AI for All' plan to guide legislation and infrastructure investment through 2031.
680news.comCanada Ends Beluga Captivity by Relocating 30 Marineland Whales to Spain and U.S. Facilities
The federal fisheries ministry said all whales will leave Canada, ending captivity in the country. Permits require final health checks before transport.
indiatoday.intoday.inUFC Main Cards to Air on Paramount+ Starting in 2027
UFC will move its numbered-event main cards to Paramount+ beginning in 2027 under a new six-year agreement. The deal ends pay-per-view broadcasts in Canada. Remaining portions of the cards are expected to stay on Sportsnet until that contract expires.
deadline.comCrave, Lionsgate Canada, and Point Grey Pictures Begin Work on The Littlest Hobo Reimagining
Crave announced the first project under its development deal with Lionsgate Canada and Point Grey Pictures. The partners will produce a live-action drama series based on the 1979-1985 Canadian television program The Littlest Hobo.
Abc NewsCanada Endorses Plan to Relocate 34 Whales from Marineland to Five U.S. and Spanish Aquariums
The Canadian government has approved initial permits for moving 30 belugas and four dolphins from the closed Marineland park in Ontario. The animals are scheduled to go to aquariums in Chicago, Atlanta, San Antonio, San Diego, and Valencia within the next few months.
financialpost.comCanada Drops Higher Streaming Contributions After U.S. Pressure, Will Fund Content Sector With $600 Million Instead
Canada’s government told its broadcast regulator to rescind a May decision requiring large U.S. streaming services to contribute 15 percent of Canadian revenues to domestic content. The cabinet instead will invest C$600 million (US$432 million) in the sector.
kpbs.orgU Sports Adds Women's Flag Football as Second Pilot Sport for 2027-28, Raising Championships to 24
U Sports and Football Canada will introduce women's flag football for the 2027-28 season. The move raises the number of U Sports championships to 24.
citizen.co.zaArmed Fighter Jets, No-Fly Zones and NORAD Bunkers Deployed Over Vancouver and Toronto for World Cup
U.S. and Canadian forces will enforce a no-fly zone and conduct armed air patrols over two Canadian host cities during the FIFA World Cup. Military personnel will operate from secure bunkers in Colorado while additional radar and drone restrictions are put in place.
Canada Approves Export of 30 Marineland Belugas to Spanish and U.S. Aquariums
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan last week that would move all remaining belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to Oceanográfic València or four U.S. facilities.
fortune.comCanada Seeks 16-Year Extension of USMCA
Canada has formally recommended extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for another 16 years. The proposal arrives as the pact faces its scheduled July review and amid recent U.S. trade comments.
winnipegfreepress.comCanada Signs $2.6 Billion Deal for 26 U.S.-Made HIMARS Rocket Systems, Deliveries to Begin in 2029
The Canadian government confirmed the purchase of 26 HIMARS systems for the Canadian Army. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2029.
680news.comCanada, US and Mexico Agree to 16-Year Extension of USMCA Trade Deal
Canada formally asked the United States and Mexico to extend the USMCA for another 16 years ahead of the July 1, 2026 review. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent the request on Tuesday while meeting U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington.
rediff.comCanada Requests 16-Year Renewal of North American Trade Pact
Canada has formally asked the United States and Mexico to extend the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years. The request comes ahead of a July deadline and as bilateral talks continue in Washington.
abcnews.go.comCanada Reports Rise in Hate Crimes; Carney Announces $75M for Faith-Based Security, Antisemitism Advisory Council
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a Toronto synagogue audience on June 1 that antisemitism has reached post-World War II highs in Canada, with Jewish Canadians targeted in two-thirds of religion-based hate crimes despite comprising 1% of the population.
dig-in.comEU Approves Offshore Processing Hubs for Rejected Asylum Seekers
The European Union approved offshore return hubs on Tuesday. British coverage highlighted new documents on Peter Mandelson while Alberta scheduled an October referendum on secession.
ESPNNorway Edges Canada 3-2 in OT to Claim First World Championship Medal
Norway captured its first ice hockey world championship medal with a 3-2 overtime win over Canada on May 31, 2026, in Zurich. Noah Steen scored the winning goal 3:32 into overtime.
Scientists Estimate Earth Contains Large Deposits of Naturally Occurring Geologic Hydrogen
Researchers say naturally occurring underground hydrogen could be extracted at under $1 per kilogram. Canadian firms have started test drilling in Quebec to assess commercial viability.
manilatimes.netCanada Post Union Workforce Ratifies New Labor Contracts Through 2029
Workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers approved tentative agreements covering operations at Canada Post. The ratified contracts will remain in effect until January 31, 2029.
calgaryherald.comAlberta Considers Multiple Northern B.C. Routes for Proposed Oil Export Pipeline
Documents shown in private consultations outline three northern routes and six ports. Alberta aims to submit a one-million-barrel-per-day project to the federal Major Projects Office by July 1.
Evacuation Alert Lifted as Rain Forecasted for Alberta Wildfires Near Oil Sands
Active blazes in Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche areas remain within 20 kilometres of major production facilities. Heavy rain forecast and lifted evacuation alert eased immediate community risk on Sunday.
ESPNNorway Edges Canada 3-2 in Overtime to Win Bronze at 2026 World Championship
Noah Steen scored at 3:32 of overtime to give Norway a 3-2 win over Canada in the bronze-medal game at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland. Robert Thomas scored both Canadian goals in the final 1:16 of regulation.
foxnews.comCanada Admits First 2,910 EVs Under New China Import Quota
Tesla accounted for more than 10 percent of the first allocation window. Global Affairs Canada released the updated import figures.
usmagazine.comDuchy of Cornwall to Sell 20% of Land Holdings and Spend £500m on Communities Over Next Decade
Prince William's estate plans asset sales and community spending over the next decade. The moves follow public scrutiny of royal finances.
ESPNFinland Beats Canada 4-2 to Reach Ice Hockey World Championship Final
Finland advanced to Sunday's final against Switzerland after a 4-2 semifinal victory over Canada on May 30, 2026, in Zurich. Canada will face Norway for the bronze medal on May 31.
ecns.cnSkills Canada Awards Medals to National Competition Winners in Toronto
Skills/Compétences Canada recognized medalists at the closing ceremony of the Skills Canada National Competition 2026. More than 500 students and apprentices competed in over 40 skill areas during the event held at the Enercare Centre.
sportsnet.caFinland Advances to Ice Hockey World Championship Final After 4-2 Semifinal Win Over Canada
Finland upset Canada in the semifinal on May 30, 2026, and will face Switzerland for the title. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
ecns.cnChina Says Political and Security Talks With Canada to Resume
Beijing announced that high-level political and security talks with Canada will restart after a decade-long gap. The statement followed a visit by China's top diplomat to Ottawa that ended on May 29, 2026.
newser.comAlberta petition advances toward government-backed referendum on separation
Hundreds of thousands of signatures have been collected in Alberta calling for a vote on separation from Canada. The petition has moved a previously fringe movement closer to an official referendum process.
opindia.comCanada India Trade Talks Advance at Regina Conference
Canadian and Indian officials discussed a potential free trade agreement at a conference in Regina. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joined the high commissioners for both countries on a panel.
financialpost.comCanada Reports Two Straight Quarters of GDP Decline
Real GDP fell 0.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a 1.0 percent drop in the fourth quarter of 2025. Economists had forecast 1.5 percent growth for the latest quarter.
BloombergCanada Seeks 50 Percent Rise in Exports to China by 2030
Foreign Minister Anita Anand stated the export target during a visit by her Chinese counterpart to Ottawa. The announcement comes amid U.S. tariffs that have altered trade patterns.
abcnews.go.comCanadian Kenneth Law Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Selling 1,200 Suicide Kits Linked to 79 UK Deaths
A 60-year-old Ontario man admitted in court Friday to selling toxic chemicals online that were used in suicides. Prosecutors withdrew murder charges as part of the plea agreement.
thenarwhal.caTrans Mountain Pipeline Plans Additional Capacity Expansion
Trans Mountain Corp. will seek buyers for 72,000 barrels per day of new capacity on its Alberta-to-coast crude pipeline. The operator also plans to raise throughput by 90,000 barrels daily using chemical additives.
focustaiwan.twCanadian Frigate Transits Taiwan Strait Days Before Chinese Minister Visit
HMCS Charlottetown sailed through the Taiwan Strait on May 22-23, 2026. The transit occurred shortly before Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Ottawa for a three-day visit.
thenarwhal.caAlberta Pipeline Plan Would Require C$100 Billion Industry Investment
Alberta’s proposed pipeline to the British Columbia coast would carry one million barrels of oil per day. Imperial Oil’s chief executive said the project would require more than C$100 billion in new spending by Canada’s oil sector.
ibtimes.comEuropean Utilities Seek Supply from Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Several European energy utilities have expressed interest in purchasing output from the planned Ksi Lisims LNG export facility in Canada. The project already holds offtake agreements for 5 million tons per year and seeks additional commitments.
The GuardianCanada Selects Saab GlobalEye for Arctic Surveillance
Canada will purchase Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft instead of Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision reduces reliance on U.S. defense suppliers.
al-monitor.comCanada Shifts Aluminum Exports to Europe After U.S. Tariff
Canadian producers are redirecting aluminum shipments to Europe following a 50 percent U.S. tariff imposed last year. Middle East supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have raised European premiums and altered trade patterns.
Heat Warnings Issued Across Canadian Prairies
Environment Canada issued heat warnings for southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-90s through the weekend. The heat wave follows a cold, snowy spring and marks the first significant warm period of the year in the region.
EuronewsCanada to Export LNG to Germany from British Columbia Terminal
Canada reached an agreement to supply up to one million metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year to Germany from a planned terminal on the British Columbia coast. The deal involves Germany’s SEFE group and the proposed Ksi Lisims facility.
Hockey Canada to Name New General Manager and Head Coach for Women's Team
Hockey Canada announced that its general manager and head coach for the women's national team will not return after their contracts expire. A search committee will select replacements ahead of the next Olympic cycle.
cicnews.comCanada and India Negotiate Free Trade Deal Focused on Energy and Technology
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and India are negotiating a free trade agreement covering energy, agri-food, and technology. The two sides met to review progress and discuss opportunities in those sectors plus education.
Financial TimesCarney Compares Alberta Independence Vote to Brexit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Monday that Alberta’s planned October referendum on separation could prove a dangerous bluff, drawing parallels to Britain’s Brexit experience. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the vote will ask whether the province should pursue lega…
Environment Canada Forecasts Above 30 C Temperatures Across Southern Prairies
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued forecasts for daytime highs above 30 C in southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba beginning this week. The agency projects several consecutive days of readings that could reach 35 C in some locations.
Tim Hortons to Hire 10,000 Local Employees and Open 80 New Stores
Tim Hortons announced plans to hire 10,000 local workers and open 80 new locations across Canada this year. The moves coincide with Dunkin' returning to the Canadian market.
betakit.comCanadian Tech Executive Says New Digital Bills May Prompt Companies to Leave
Yanik Guillemette stated that cumulative regulatory requirements from Bills C-18, C-9, and C-22 are leading technology companies to consider reducing operations or exiting Canada. The comments were made in a May 24, 2026 interview published by Benzinga.
nationalobserver.comAlberta Premier Calls Referendum on Provincial Separation from Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a referendum that could lead to the province separating from Canada. The announcement has drawn opposition from multiple political directions and prompted calls to challenge her leadership.
betakit.comEric Sprott Holds 98 Percent of Fortune in Gold and Silver
Canadian investor Eric Sprott has built a roughly $3.3 billion net worth by concentrating nearly all of his holdings in gold and silver assets. His portfolio includes stakes in more than 200 mining companies, with the largest position in Hycroft Mining Holding Corp.