New Brunswick has signed an agreement with U.S.-based Regeneration Enterprises to assess the recovery of valuable metals from tailings at the long-shuttered Nigadoo mine. With the site representing a £35 million liability, the initiative aims to fund cleanup through potential metal recovery without immediate provincial funding.

Voters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are casting ballots today for municipal elections, deciding on mayors, councillors, and school board trustees. High-profile contests include Toronto’s race between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford, alongside former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie’s attempt to reclaim her position.

During a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump asserted that Canada has been “ripping off” the United States in trade, claiming this justified the imposition of tariffs on Canadian products. His remarks highlight ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

Pierre Poilievre, along with other Opposition MPs, has signed a letter to Mark Carney as a federal Conservative bill to repeal the tanker ban is set for a second reading this week. The outcome may have significant implications for Canadian energy policies.

The Ford government plans to introduce new measures to address illicit cannabis sales in Ontario, stirring questions from legal retailers about the eight-year delay since legalization. Retailers are advocating for further enhancements to these rules, seeking stronger enforcement tools to protect their businesses.

The two countries have announced a commitment to collaborate on investment opportunities and challenges, as detailed in a joint media statement.