American Journalist Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Chinese intelligence agent told the man his reports would be read by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to court documents.
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Greer Says EU Tariff Deal Can Stand as US Pursues Forced-Labor Duties
The USTR has proposed 10 percent or 12.5 percent duties on 60 economies, with public comments due July 6 and hearings set for July 7.
Federal Polling Finds Canadians Remain Uncertain About EVs’ Reliability, Affordability
Many Canadians are unlikely to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and continue to have concerns about how affordable and reliable they are, according to a federal pollster. “As in previous years, uncertainty persists around issues such as charging capacity, maintenance costs, and resale value,” pollsters wrote in a report, adding that increased EV education and awareness initiatives are needed. The report, which was created from polling with 3,035 people across Canada, found that 33 percent were somewhat or very likely to purchase an EV as their next vehicle, while 42 percent said they were unlikely to or would not do so. According to Blacklock’s Reporter, the report said Canadians have “mixed views” on EVs, with continued uncertainty about the availability of charging stations, the battery life of the vehicles, their performance in colder weather, and their resale value. The report said the majority of Canadians continue to believe that EVs are better for the environment than combustion-engine vehicles.
Tiananmen Massacre Memorials Span Globe as Remembrance Is Suppressed in China, Hong Kong
Overseas groups held marches, exhibits, candlelight vigils, and forums while victims’ families in Beijing said they were blocked from mourning in cemeteries.
Mohamed Harkat, Facing Deportation, Wins Round in Bid to Stay in Canada
Algerian-born Mohamed Harkat has won a round in his long-running legal battle to remain in Canada. In a newly issued ruling, Federal Court Justice John Norris says a 2018 government decision that Harkat should not be allowed to stay is unreasonable. Norris says a key finding—that Harkat was complicit in acts of terrorism committed by Chechen extremists—is not adequately supported by the record or the decision-maker’s reasoning. The judge sent the matter back for redetermination by a new decision-maker. Harkat was arrested in Ottawa in December 2002 on suspicion of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent, and he denies any involvement in terrorism.
Iranian Foreign Minister Says US–Iran Negotiation Messages Still Ongoing
It came after Iranian state-run media earlier this week said that Tehran cut off its talks with Washington.
Budget Watchdog Projects Larger Deficits Than Forecast in Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) estimates that the federal government’s budget deficit for 2026 will be $4.6 billion higher than it projected in its spring economic update, and that economic growth will also be lower. The PBO’s June 4 Economic and Fiscal Outlook, which outlines its 2026 projections for economic growth, government spending, and inflation, […]
Israeli Contestants’ High Public Votes at Eurovision Points to Divide Between Public and Elites, Analysts Say
For the third consecutive year, audiences in countries such as France and Germany awarded Israel the maximum number of points in the public televote.
Carney Unveils New AI Strategy With Plans for ‘Large-Scale’ Data Centres
The federal government has released its artificial intelligence strategy, setting out a plan for how Canada will adopt the technology over the next decade, including the development of “large-scale” data centres and the broader use of AI across various sectors. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the strategy, called “AI for All,” alongside Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon at a June 4 press conference in Toronto. “Our strategy, AI for All, is designed to put Canadians back in control, to build trust, to seize opportunities, and above all, to harness AI to improve lives, and indeed to save them,” Carney said, noting that surgeons are using AI-assisted imaging during complex procedures.
5 Countries Elected to Rotating Seats on UN Security Council
The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally-binding decisions, such as authorizing the use of force or imposing sanctions.
Carney Has Not Formed Opinion on Ford’s Island Airport Expansion Vision in Toronto
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has not formed an opinion on Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand Toronto’s island airport, but promised broad consultations would start soon on the proposal. Ford wants to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to allow jets to land and take off, an idea he said the federal government has endorsed.
4 Arrested in Investigation Into More Than 100 Vehicle Thefts in Southern Ontario
Two investigations by a southern Ontario police force has led to the arrest of four men and the disruption of two auto theft networks operating across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The arrests follow investigations led by Halton Regional Police Service in Oakville, Ont., earlier this year, according to a June 4 press release.
Concerns Over Expansion of Quebec Language Law to Adult Education, Vocational School
A Quebec bill that would expand the province’s strict language laws to adult education and vocational training is drawing criticism. Under the bill, students would be required to study in French unless they already qualify for English-language education. French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the change could shift nearly thirty thousand students from the English network to the French-language system. The Quebec English School Boards Association says the bill reflects a “political agenda” and would restrict access to education. A major Quebec teachers’ union—Fédération autonome de l’enseignement—questioned how the bill would be implemented amid teacher shortages.
Senate Rejects Amendments to Bill C-9 Criminalizing Residential School Denialism
A majority of senators rejected an amendment by the Senate Human Rights Committee that would have made Indian residential school “denialism” a criminal offence. A total of 41 senators voted against the amendment on June 3, while 32 senators voted in favour, and two abstained. Prior to the vote, Sen. Pierre Moreau, the government representative [...]
BC MLA Jordan Kealy Charged With Sexual Assault
Kealy says in a statement he is innocent and doesn't plan to step down
China’s Expanding Nuclear Arsenal and Military Reach Gravely Threaten Indo-Pacific Stability: Analysts
The regime's stockpile is estimated to have reached 600 nuclear warheads, putting it on track for the world's fastest expansion in recent years.
EU Agrees to Formally Open Accession Talks With Moldova and Ukraine
Hungary’s recently elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, indicated that his country’s previous objections to Ukraine's accession could soon be resolved.
US Delegation Attends Russia’s ‘Davos’; Putin Aide Says Washington–Moscow Dialogue Intensifying
Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled to speak at the event on June 5, will not meet with any members of the American contingent.
Dangerous Offender With History of Sex Assaults to Reside in Ottawa on Day Parole, Police Warn
The Ottawa Police Service is warning the public that a designated dangerous offender serving an indeterminate life sentence for a string of violent sexual assaults in Toronto will be living under day parole in the nation’s capital. Christopher Roulston, 46, was released from prison on June 3 to live in an Ottawa community-based facility under [...]
Conservative MP Announces Inquiry Into COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries
Conservative MP Dean Allison says an inquiry focused on Canadians who say they were injured by COVID-19 vaccines is scheduled for September and will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill. “My position is simple: compassion for those who suffered from COVID-19 and compassion for those who were injured following the vaccination, and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and giving people a chance to share their stories and to be heard,” Allison told reporters in Ottawa on June 4. The Allison Inquiry website describes the initiative as a non-partisan inquiry that will hear from Canadians who reported injuries related to COVID-19 vaccines. The hearings are scheduled to be broadcast live from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11. The inquiry may also hear from experts to give context on the issue, but it will not make findings of fact or reach any final conclusions, according to the website....
