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More homes lost to devastating wildfires in B.C.

B.C.’s emergency management minister says 150 structures have been lost to the wildfire burning near Summerland, as evacuated residents return. And the provincial health officer is warning all residents of the impacts of smoke from wildfires.

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Canadians think Ottawa should be tougher in U.S. trade talks, poll shows

As a new round of punishing new tariffs on Canada looms, a Leger poll suggests more than half of Canadians want the federal government to take a hard line and make no more concessions with the United States. Andrew Enns, Leger's executive vice-president for Central Canada, says that will be a challenge for Canada's leaders, who want to secure a deal with the Americans.

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Canada ‘pivotal’ in Mideast peace, Palestine envoy says, as she urges more action

The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation. Dylan Robertson

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'My message to Canadians is that they do have a role in giving hope to the Palestinian people,' Feda Abdelhady says.
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Canada 'pivotal' to peace, must act, Palestine envoy says

The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, says Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine has been pivotal for her people. But she says Canadians have agency and need to back up their stated goals for a peaceful two-state solution by imposing consequences on Israel until it ends its occupation.

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Morning Update: A Carney-Trump trade call

Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Wednesday. More on that below, along with a Churchill Falls hydro deal and Canada’s accidental landlords.

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Autos and forestry remain major points of contention in U.S.-Canada trade talks.
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Alberta mulls restrictions on new truck drivers but industry groups urge caution

Alberta is considering new measures that would require aspiring truck drivers to have two years of general road experience before obtaining their commercial licence.

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A person closes the door to their truck at the ONroute Cambridge South in Cambridge, Ont., on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Morning Update: The ticking trade clock

Good morning. We’re mentally preparing for a big week in trade negotiations, but our reporters have entertaining distractions to offer in the meantime. More on tariffs below, along with a new life for IMAX and the secret sauce behind a successful food festival.

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Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette speak at a press conference on the roof of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Geraldine Malone
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Trucking association calls for overhaul of commercial truck driving school inspections in Ontario

Trucking industry experts are calling for a significant overhaul of Ontario’s oversight of commercial truck driver training in the wake of a scathing report from the province’s Auditor-General that raised concerns about shoddy enforcement.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN- JULY 27: A truck exits traffic off the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan with Windsor, Ontario, which is now open to the public for vehicular traffic on July 27, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The 1.5 mile bridge cost approximately $4.7 billion, took 8 years to construct, and is the largest bridge crossing between the United States and Canada. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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