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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the treatment of activists involved in a Gaza-bound flotilla, labelling it “appalling.” He called for an independent investigation but did not announce new penalties against Israel. Carney also reiterated Canada’s opposition to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

President Trump has confirmed a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on 1 August, citing Canada’s failure to curb fentanyl smuggling and persistent trade imbalances.

In Brussels, the European Union and Canada sealed their first-ever security and defence partnership with a non‑American nation.

At the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, six member countries—Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—released a coordinated statement affirming support for Ukraine after U.S. President Trump controversially left early, blocking a joint communiqué on Russia and Ukraine.

Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism for renewed cooperation with new Canadian PM Mark Carney following a strained diplomatic period over the assassination of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Canada is set to announce a significant increase in its defence budget to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, according to sources reported by The Globe and Mail.

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending threshold this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed ongoing high-level discussions with the US regarding participation in Trump’s proposed $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defence programme.

Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the decision of the UK government to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, the country’s prime minister told UK broadcaster Sky News.

During their meeting, Trump praised Carney as “talented” while expressing a desire for Canada to consider joining the US, prompting Carney to assert that Canada “won’t be for sale, ever.”