Prime Minister Mark Carney left his meeting with Premiers yesterday confirming that Canada has not ruled out retaliatory tariffs if the new tariffs set to drop in a month actually do come into effect pending on-going CUSMA renegotiation discussions. Carney said the new tariffs are both a bargaining chip used by the U.S. to gain leverage in on-going negotiations and a push to create an end game in negotiations. Carney said he believes we do not need to respond to the threats in advance of the deadline but all options are on the table. The Conservatives again criticized the government for not getting a deal done in a timely manner.

Two suspects in a murder in a Perth park in April remain on the run and OPP have released photos of the men.  Police believe the suspects are in provinces on opposite ends of the country with 34-year-old Joseph Medore believed to be in British Columbia camping in remote areas near Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Terrace. The other suspect, 28-year-old Brayton Kennedy was seen in the Moncton, New Brunswick area. Two other suspects in the case are in custody charged with conspiracy to commit murder and accessory after the fact to murder.

Ottawa Police Officer, Acting Staff Sergeant Devon Archer has been awarded the 2026 Ontario Police Association “Hero of the Year Award for his community involvement and commitment to youth. The Police Services Hero of the Year Awards invites members of the public to nominate police for the work they do on behalf of Ontarians, whether it’s an act of extraordinary bravery, a moment of kindness, or a long-standing commitment to the community. Archer has organized soccer programs and leagues that have developed into the National Capital Blues Foundation which is an Ottawa-based nonprofit supporting at-risk youth from diverse backgrounds through access to sports, caring mentorship, and resilience-building programs. Archer credited his peers and the police service for their support saying that it takes a village to do the work.