Canada Awards Multibillion-Dollar Military Satellite Deal to MDA Space, Telesat

Canada's privacy commissioner is investigating the use of facial recognition technology in advertisements displayed on billboards near Union Station following public complaints regarding privacy concerns.

Recent reports indicate that human trafficking incidents in Canada have reached record levels, particularly in the Maritime provinces and Ontario, with Nova Scotia recording the highest rates per 100,000 people. This alarming trend suggests that the issue may be more widespread than currently documented, as many cases likely go unreported.

FIFA has announced that every match in the 2026 World Cup will include three-minute cooling breaks, occurring 22 minutes into each half, regardless of weather conditions. This decision aims to enhance player safety during the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the stalled trade negotiations with Canada while attending the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, stating, 'We’ll see' regarding the potential for resuming talks. This remark comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations over trade policies and tariffs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering lifting a 53-year-old tanker ban to facilitate a new oil pipeline project from Alberta to British Columbia, which has raised significant concerns among First Nations communities about potential environmental risks and the possibility of a catastrophic spill.