Most firearms linked to criminal activity in Canada during 2023 and 2024 were obtained within the country rather than smuggled from abroad, according to RCMP internal reports. The reports indicate that nearly all traced long guns and handguns were either legally purchased in Canada before being diverted to criminal use or were reported stolen. The findings are based on firearm tracing data collected by the RCMP. According to the reports, investigators completed examinations of 6,951 firearms in 2024. Of those, 4,197 were identified as having been used in criminal activity. Authorities were abl

The federal government introduced the Safe Social Media Act on Wednesday, proposing to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms and imposing significant penalties on companies that fail to comply. Under the proposed legislation, companies found in violation of the rules could face fines of up to three per cent of their total global revenue. According to the federal government, the measure is intended to strengthen online protections for young people and reduce their exposure to harmful digital content. The bill was introduced amid ongoing discussions about child

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to depart for Europe this evening to attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. The trip will also include a visit to Ireland. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the visit marks Carney's ninth trip to Europe since becoming prime minister. The summit will bring together leaders from the Group of Seven nations to discuss global security, economic challenges and international cooperation. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following recent attacks involving Iran. U.S. President Donald Tru

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving continuously serving prime minister in India’s history. According to statements released by Indian government officials, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 4,398 days held by India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In his message, Carney said Canada and India are working to renew and strengthen their bilateral partnership and expressed interest in continuing cooperation aimed at supporting economic gro

Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. pop star Katy Perry are attracting media attention following their appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Monday evening. The pair attended the premiere of Perry's concert film and were photographed together on the red carpet. Images and video from the event showed the two appearing comfortable and engaged with one another during the public appearance. Public speculation about a possible relationship between Trudeau, 54, and Perry, 41, first emerged in July 2025 after the two were reportedly seen spending time together in M

The Bank of Canada has announced it is maintaining its key policy interest rate at 2.25 per cent for a fifth consecutive decision, citing continued uncertainty around global trade and inflation pressures. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the outlook for monetary policy remains uncertain due to ongoing trade tensions with the United States and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East. According to the central bank, weak economic growth and elevated oil prices are creating competing pressures on the Canadian economy. Macklem outlined two possible scenarios that could influence futur

Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $2.72 billion in April, up 55 per cent from the previous month and the highest level in 15 months, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The increase was driven in part by higher crude oil prices, which supported the value of Canadian exports during the month. The latest figures come as global energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply and pricing. Despite federal efforts to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid ongoing trade disputes, the U.S. remained Canada’s dom

A man who allegedly forced his way into a home and took a person hostage was shot and killed by Vancouver police Monday night, according to authorities. Vancouver Police Department said officers responded to reports of a violent home invasion in the 3600-block of Commercial Street at approximately 9 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a suspect inside the residence who had allegedly entered the home by force and was holding another person hostage. Police said an officer attempted to de-escalate the situation and resolve the incident peacefully. However, the officer ultimately discharged a firear

The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., is expected to move closer to opening this week, with reports indicating a ribbon-cutting ceremony could take place Friday. The bridge could be opened to regular traffic as early as next Monday. The project drew attention earlier this year after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not allow the bridge to open unless the United States received an ownership stake in the crossing. Asked about those comments on Tuesday, the prime minister said no behind-the-scenes discussions or concessions regarding ownership