The following is a roundup of key stories from The Canadian Press to keep you informed:
PM Carney in Paris to Meet with French President Ahead of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Paris for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, preceding the G7 summit scheduled for next week. A government official highlighted that this meeting represents Canada passing the G7 presidency baton to France, with discussions expected to focus on advancing a strategic partnership between the two nations.
Senator Peter Boehm, who has represented previous Canadian prime ministers at six G7 summits, noted that Carney's pre-summit visit provides a critical chance for both leaders to strategize their agendas. Given that Macron’s second presidential term is set to conclude in May 2027, this meeting may be one of the last between the leaders.
CN Tower Dims its Lights to Honor Fallen Toronto Officer Marc Pinizzotto
The iconic CN Tower in Toronto dimmed its lights on Thursday evening in tribute to Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was tragically shot and killed during a police raid in the city’s northwest. Pinizzotto, aged 43, died after being shot while responding to multiple shootings, including an incident at the U.S. Consulate in March.
On the same day, hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered in mourning as a hearse carrying Pinizzotto's body made its way to the office of the chief coroner. Authorities have charged 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett with first-degree murder, while another suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, remains at large.
Body of OPP Constable Tarun Bali to be Brought to Thornhill Ahead of Funeral
The body of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Tarun Bali, who lost his life in the line of duty, will be transported to Thornhill this afternoon in preparation for his funeral. Bali, aged 29, was killed when a vehicle struck him in Hearst, Ontario, approximately 520 kilometers east of Thunder Bay, while officers were searching for an escaped patient from a hospital.
The procession will depart from the Forensic Sciences and Coroner’s Complex in North York, heading west on Highway 401 to a funeral home in Thornhill. Details regarding funeral arrangements for Constable Bali are yet to be confirmed.
B.C. Firm 'Over the Moon' About Contract for Lunar Exploration
A British Columbia-based company named SpaceDirt has secured a $500,000 contract from the Canadian Space Agency to assist in human and robotic lunar missions. The Langley-based firm, in collaboration with two other companies, will spend the upcoming ten months developing plans related to power generation and soil management on the moon.
The project aims to explore the extraction and transformation of lunar resources, such as ice, metallic elements, and soil, into usable materials. CEO Shaun Riddell expressed excitement over the contract, likening the company's vision for its robots to serve as the "dump trucks" of the moon.
Canada Prepares for World Cup Opener Against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Home Soil
Today marks a historic moment as Canada prepares to play its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil, facing Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium. The Canadian team seeks its maiden victory in World Cup history, aiming to break a winless streak that dates back to its previous appearances in 1986 and 2022.
This will also be Canada’s first matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the international level. However, the team will be without its captain, Alphonso Davies, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, though coach Jesse Marsch has reported that Davies is making progress in his recovery.
This report was published on June 12, 2026.
