Canada will advance to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland on June 24, 2026, in Vancouver. The defeat exposed the team's inexperience on the global stage, as Scott Stinson wrote: "Canada will still have the chance to go deeper in the tournament, even if they face a tough opponent in the Round of 32, but there’s no avoiding that what might have been a seminal moment for the program instead became one of regrets." Alistair Johnston of Canada showed frustration during the Group B match at BC Place.
Carney Government Fast-Tracks Three Major Infrastructure Projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government announced the first three infrastructure projects selected for fast-tracked approvals. These include a proposed highway across the Northwest Territories, a new road in Nunavut connecting to a future port to enable critical mineral development, and a geological repository in northwestern Ontario to store used fuel from nuclear reactors. The fast-track process aims to accelerate construction timelines.
Columnist Criticizes Carney on Grocery Prices
Michael Higgins argued in a column that "Canadians can’t afford a steak dinner, not because of Iran, but because Carney hasn’t the political will to bring down grocery prices" by addressing supply management and the industrial carbon tax. He stated that Carney fails his own grocery test, referencing the Prime Minister's affordability announcement at a grocery store in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2026.
Hamas Admits Dead 'Journalists' Were Terrorists
Jesse Kline reported that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have released hundreds of names of terrorists killed in the Gaza war, many of whom also appeared on lists of dead reporters maintained by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Kline wrote: "Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have been releasing hundreds of names of terrorists who were killed in the war in Gaza and — surprise, surprise — many of them were also on lists of dead reporters."
RCMP Hampered by Outdated Technology and Risk-Averse Culture
An advisory letter sent to RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme stated that "aging infrastructure, siloed legacy systems, and isolated databases adversely affect policing effectiveness, evidence-based decision-making, and, therefore, public safety." The report highlighted a risk-averse culture hindering the force's modernization.
