1 – Canada Post workers voted overwhelmingly to accept a new contract after more than two years of labour strife. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says about 86 per cent of rural and suburban mail carriers voted to accept the contract, while 89 per cent of urban workers gave it the green light. The deal includes wage increases of 6.5 per cent and three per cent in the first two years while locking in hikes that match the annual inflation rate in years three through five. That’s on top of enhanced benefits and a weekend parcel delivery model that some leaders had opposed.

2 – Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said when it comes to a trade deal, Ottawa is focused on getting an outcome that’s in the best interests of Canadian workers, farmers and businesses. LeBlanc and Canada’s chief trade negotiator met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday in Washington. He said the U.S. had a list of about 30 issues with Canada, describing them as being of “varying technicality,” but would not elaborate on the contents of letters he’s received from U.S. and Mexican trade officials. LeBlanc also noted the trip hasn’t been without turbulence, while adding the importance of staying focused on the work at hand.

2 – Deputy Conservative leader Melissa Lantsman said the party will look at new legislation on floor crossings being tabled by the NDP as well as various options for voters. Lantsman says voters should have some means of holding floor crossers accountable. NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies introduced a private member’s bill on Tuesday that, if passed, would require floor crossers to face their voters before switching parties. The Tories have previously adopted floor crossings, including when David Emerson of B.C. crossed to the Conservatives in 2006 after being elected as a Liberal in the general election.

3 – Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will soon introduce new legislation aimed at eliminating forced labour from supply chains. The move follows a U.S. proposal for a 10 per cent tariff on Canada and other countries accused of weak enforcement. The duty would not apply to goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada has taken minimal enforcement action and risks becoming a re-export point for banned goods.

3 – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used a visit to Quebec City to promote stronger economic ties between Alberta and Quebec. Speaking to business leaders, Smith said the provinces have common interests despite their differences. She pointed to opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, critical minerals and energy. Smith also called for greater east-west collaboration on energy infrastructure and trade. Quebec officials say the visit highlights the importance of the relationship between the two provinces.

4 – Ottawa’s new artificial intelligence strategy included helping build an alternative to American big tech. The long-awaited AI strategy included free training for all Canadians, as well as legislation to tackle safety and privacy concerns. It also points to Ottawa’s work on building international agreements related to AI and promises to expand a sovereign technology alliance it launched with Germany in February. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the goal is to offer an alternative to U.S. big tech and notes Canada is one of only a few countries with a large language model of its own.

4 – Groups representing writers and filmmakers criticized the government’s move to dismantle Canadian content obligations for U.S.-based streamers. Ottawa’s directed the country’s broadcast regulator to review its recent order requiring foreign streamers invest 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues into Canadian programming. Directors Guild of Canada national executive director Alistair Hepburn doesn’t believe taxpayer funding is a substitute for the streamers’ 15 per cent contributions. His group joined ACTRA and the Canadian Media Producers Association in accusing the government of cowering to pressure from Big Tech.

5 – The finance minister said the Liberal government’s top-up payments to Canadians is significant help with affordability. The one-time additional payments for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit started going out. The program was previously called the GST/HST credit and is usually paid out on a quarterly basis to lower-income households. This one-time top-up payment is worth 50 per cent of a household’s annual benefit, and regular quarterly payouts will also rise by 25 per cent for the next five years, beginning in July.

5 – A surprisingly strong May jobs report reinforced many economists’ views the Canadian economy was not in a recession. Statistics Canada reported the economy added 88,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists’ expectations of a 10,000-job gain. The agency also said the national unemployment rate fell three-10ths of a percentage point last month, to 6.6 per cent. RBC assistant chief economist Nathan Janzen says there are still signs labour markets are broadly improving despite the usual volatility in the monthly job numbers.

6 – RCMP said artificial intelligence is being used in a pilot project to write police reports on everything from traffic tickets to serious crimes — except murder — in detachments in Alberta and British Columbia. The project — dubbed Draft One by developer Axon — equips officers with body-worn cameras that record their interactions in the field. AI then converts audio from the footage into written reports, which officers must check over for errors. Criminal defence lawyer Jillian Williamson warned that AI-generated reports could transform the way facts are verified in court, potentially lengthening trials.

6 – NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars was declared dead after six months of radio silence. Maven was launched in 2013 to study the atmosphere of the Red Planet. It fell silent in December after passing behind Mars. NASA confirmed Wednesday that data indicated the spacecraft went into a rapid spin, disrupting its orbit and draining its onboard batteries.

7 – Vancouver was ranked the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches. Sports Illustrated magazine cited transportation, walkability and mild weather for the B.C. city topping its ranking list released this month. Both Canadian host cities fared well on the list, with Toronto ranking No. 3 — just after Seattle. Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are co-hosting the major soccer tournament, with the Canadian team’s first game set for Friday against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

7 – Israel launched airstrikes on targets in central and western Iran, retaliating after Tehran fired missiles at Israel a day earlier. The latest exchange came on the 100th day of the Iran war and has fuelled fears that a fragile April ceasefire could be collapsing. Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, while missile alerts also sounded in Israel and parts of Saudi Arabia. U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted both sides back at the negotiating table, even as the region edges closer to renewed war.

8 – Governor General Louise Arbour used her first speech to call on Canadians to learn from diversity. She said Canada will build a common future through its differences and says it’s critical to protect arenas where those debates take place. Arbour told the crowd those include universities, the media, courtrooms, legislative spaces and the arts. The installation ceremony was filled with tradition but also some personal touches, like her decision to travel to and from the event in a passenger vehicle instead of a horse-drawn carriage.

8 – An expert said geography and global instability were among the reasons why the security costs of Canada’s World Cup games are as high as they are. The combined security costs for 13 World Cup games in Canada currently sit at $336 million. Concordia University sports economist Moshe Lander says security costs are generally rising because FIFA wants to protect the reputation of the World Cup, at the expense of host cities. He says BC Place Stadium being in the middle of a built-up area makes Vancouver’s World Cup security costs much higher than Toronto.

9 – Quebec wildlife officials were trying to prevent the spread of rabies to Montreal by vaccinating raccoons and skunks. Quebec says 25 teams are currently trapping raccoons and skunks, vaccinating them and releasing them back into the wild. The province has confirmed 71 cases of raccoon rabies and three cases of bat rabies this year, mostly south and east of Montreal. By comparison, 93 cases of raccoon rabies were confirmed throughout all of last year.

9 – The U.S. military said it began strikes against Iran after one of its helicopters crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media is reporting explosions have been heard on an island in the strait. The Apache helicopter crashed into an Iranian drone but it’s not clear whether the collision was intentional, and official statements have only said the crash is under investigation. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran shot down the aircraft while it was on patrol and declared the U.S. must retaliate.

10 – The Liberal government tabled its legislation to ban kids from social media and regulate artificial intelligence chatbots. Social media platforms would have to block access for kids under 16, unless they put in place sufficient safeguards to get an exemption from the government. Bill C-34 does not prescribe a specific method to verify a user’s age. The bill would also regulate the companies behind AI chatbots by imposing on them a duty to act responsibly.

10 – It appeared the U.S. would blow past a July 1 deadline to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he’s “not looking to renew” the critical continental trade pact. If the deadline passes, CUSMA stays in place but is subject to an annual rolling review for up to 10 years. Canada and Mexico have both called for the agreement to be extended for another 16 years.

11 – Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will spend more than $3 billion over 10 years on a national food security strategy. The plan aims to increase access to affordable Canadian-grown food by boosting domestic production, processing and distribution. It includes funding for food hubs, independent grocers, processors and greenhouse projects across the country. Carney said grocery prices have risen nearly 35 per cent since 2019 while Canada continues to rely heavily on imported produce. He says the strategy will help Canada grow, process and sell more food at home.

11 – Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette and pop superstar Taylor Swift are among this year’s inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The ceremony in New York also honoured Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, songwriter Walter Afanasieff and producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart. Stewart is known for hits including Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” Swift becomes the youngest woman ever inducted into the Hall of Fame. The organization honours songwriters whose work has had a lasting impact on popular music.

12 – A goal at the 78th minute helped Canada tie its opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Second-half substitute Cyle Larin smashed the ball into the Bosnia-Herzegovina net past goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. The game was Canada’s first FIFA World Cup match on home soil. Thousands of fans decked out in red filled Toronto Stadium while a large crowd watched from Vancouver’s PNE Amphitheatre.

12 – Conservation officers in British Columbia removed a metal stove pipe that was stuck on a bear’s head. The bear had been in its predicament for at least two weeks, when residents near Oliver, B.C. first saw the bear. It had what appeared to be a long metal pipe protruding several feet off its snout, preventing it from feeding. It took several attempts but the Conservation Officer Service of B.C. says it successfully tranquilized the wily bear, removed the pipe, and released it outside Oliver.

13 – Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win the NBA championship. The Knicks captured the series four games to one, ending a 53-year title drought and completing another comeback victory. New York rallied from a 16-point deficit after overcoming double-digit deficits in each of its four wins in the finals. Brunson set a franchise finals scoring record and led a fourth-quarter surge that sealed the championship. The title is the Knicks’ first since 1973 and caps a remarkable turnaround since Brunson joined the team four years ago.

13 – Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and Ireland will deepen co-operation on AI, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and food security. Carney and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced plans to expand research partnerships, student training and life sciences collaboration. The trip is Carney’s first visit to Ireland as prime minister and comes ahead of the G7 summit in France. Carney said Canada, Ireland and Europe must work together as global tensions rise and countries face growing economic and security challenges. Conservatives criticized the visit as symbolic, while supporters say stronger ties could boost trade, investment and Canada’s relationship with Europe.

14 – The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years. The ‘Canes used a suffocating defence in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 and won their third straight game. Brandon Bussi recorded his first career playoff shutout by stopping 22 shots. Carolina got goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake and Nikolaj Ehlers. Carolina captain Jordan Staal was named the playoff MVP, becoming the oldest player to receive the Conn Smythe Trophy, at age 37.

14 – Pakistan said the U.S. and Iran had reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a signing ceremony planned later in the week in Switzerland. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed an agreement had been reached and said he ordered an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. The deal would ease pressure on the global economy by restoring a key shipping route for oil, natural gas, and other products. Critics in Israel and within Trump’s Republican party argued the agreement did little more than restore conditions that existed before the conflict began.

15 – Canada’s privacy laws could receive a major overhaul under new federal legislation aimed at giving people more control over their personal information. The proposed changes would recognize privacy as a fundamental right and introduced stronger safeguards for children’s online data. Canadians would gain the ability to request the deletion of personal information, while companies would face tougher transparency requirements. A new Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission would oversee the rules with the power to investigate violations and impose major penalties. Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the legislation was needed because technology had evolved far beyond the laws currently in place.

15 – The federal government was set to introduce new legislation on First Nations drinking water, but a draft version sparked concerns over how it defined the right to safe water. Unlike a previous bill, the new proposal described clean water as a goal Canada must work toward rather than a guaranteed right. Some Indigenous leaders said they had not been properly consulted on the latest version of the legislation. The bill was expected to be tabled by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty before Parliament broke for the summer. Dozens of boil-water advisories remained in place in First Nations communities, years after the federal government pledged to eliminate them.

16 – Longtime broadcaster Dick Irvin Junior said “Hockey Night in Canada” was part of the fabric of Canadian life. Rogers and CBC sent shock waves with the news the NHL broadcasts would not return to the national broadcaster next season. The two sides did not extend their partnership into the first year of Rogers’ new 12-year, $11-billion broadcast rights deal with the NHL. “Hockey Night in Canada” first aired on CBC television in 1952.

16 – Canada’s justice minister said he would take the summer to review the work of a committee tasked with determining if Canada was ready to allow people with mental illness access to medically assisted dying. Sean Fraser said he would not only look at their recommendations but also the witness testimony they were based on. The committee was set to report to Parliament tomorrow after hearing from dozens of witnesses that spring. People with a mental illness as their sole underlying condition were currently ineligible to access MAID, but that exclusion was set to end next March.

17 – U.S. President Donald Trump said he might sign CUSMA but he’d rather not have the agreement. He told reporters in France at the G7 summit the U.S. would do better without the continental trade pact. It was a confusing message on CUSMA but it was not the first time Trump had threatened its future. CUSMA will stay in place unless one of the countries gave six months’ notice that it was pulling out, and Canada and Mexico both indicated they wanted to keep it in place.

17 – A parliamentary committee released its report on expanding access to medical assistance in dying. The committee said the federal government should indefinitely exclude people with mental illness from becoming eligible for MAID. Conservative and Liberal MPs on the committee co-signed that recommendation in report. But four of the senators on the committee wrote a dissenting report, urging the government to disregard the recommendation and called the committee’s work flawed and biased.

18 – With a hat trick from Jonathan David, Canada blasted Qatar 6-0 for its first-ever World Cup victory at BC Place in Vancouver. The game ended with some bad blood as players from both sides were involved in a brief confrontation at midfield. Qatar was handed two red cards during the game. Attention turned then to the well-being of 24-year-old Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone, who was in hospital awaiting surgery after a gruesome injury to his left leg.

18 – Former Disney actor Daveigh Chase died at age 35. Best known as the voice of Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and for her role in “The Ring,” her father said she died from complications related to bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. Chase also appeared in “Spirited Away,” “Donnie Darko,” and the television series “Oliver Beene.” She became a successful child performer after she started singing and dancing at a young age. Her father said she struggled with drug addiction and had become estranged from her family.

19 – Advocates and experts welcomed a multibillion-dollar federal child-care funding announcement. Ottawa gave provinces and territories an extra $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day program. Universal child-care advocates were disappointed when the spring economic update did not show any new investments, but said they were now cautiously optimistic. Ontario-based child care policy expert Gordon Cleveland said the new money sent a strong signal that Mark Carney’s government was committed to the program.

19 – Some of the first visitors to the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago got a surprise that day. Former U.S. president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama personally greeted visitors as they entered. The Obamas were joined by former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton in reading to schoolchildren on the centre’s opening day. The star-studded dedication ceremony included three former U.S. presidents, their wives and a host of A-list celebrities, musicians, athletes and others.

20 – Residents of Lytton, B.C., were once again facing uncertainty as a fast-moving wildfire threatened the community that was devastated by flames five years ago. Evacuation orders and alerts covered more than 200 properties as emergency crews battled the out-of-control Saw Creek wildfire. Some residents who rebuilt after the 2021 disaster said they were staying calm by following the emergency plans they developed after losing everything. The wildfire also shut down a significant section of Highway 1 between Boston Bar and Cache Creek.

20 – New totem poles at the Canadian entrance to the Chilkoot Trail highlighted a history that predated the route’s fame during the Klondike Gold Rush. The two carved cedar poles, representing the raven and wolf clans of the Carcross-Tagish First Nation, were installed after years of planning with Parks Canada. The 53-kilometre trail between Alaska and B.C. was used by thousands of prospectors heading to the Yukon gold fields in the late 1800s, but Indigenous communities claimed to have travelled the route for generations before that.

21 – Floodwaters began receding in parts of southern Quebec after intense rainfall overwhelmed communities in Montreal’s West Island and the South Shore. Environment Canada said some areas received up to 150 millimetres of rain within a few hours, flooding hundreds of homes and forcing emergency crews into action. Firefighters continued checking neighbourhoods while power outages and travel disruptions gradually improved. A lightning alert temporarily shut down operations at Montreal’s Trudeau Airport, causing flight diversions, delays and baggage problems.

21 – Canada signed a deal with Australia to buy key components for a new Arctic radar system aimed at improving surveillance in the North. The federal government said it would spend more than $6 billion on the project, with initial operations expected to begin in 2029. The over-the-horizon radar would be built with support from BAE Systems Australia and Canadian companies, with work starting July 1. The radar was expected to be fully operational by 2043 as part of Canada’s $38.6-billion Norad modernization plan.

22 – A Montreal police officer killed in a shooting near an area hotel was identified as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane. The 34-year-old, who joined the force in 2021, was one of three people killed, along with a civilian and the suspected shooter. Another officer was seriously injured but remained in stable condition as investigators worked to determine the shooter’s motive behind the attack. Following the shooting, police agencies in British Columbia were warned about reports of a possible anti-police manifesto encouraging violence against officers.

22 – Energy Minister Tim Hodgson unveiled a strategy to expand Canada’s nuclear sector, including plans to build up to 10 new reactors over the next 15 years. The plan called for new large-scale reactors, expanded uranium exports, and broader deployment of Canadian nuclear technology. The federal government said nuclear power would be essential to doubling Canada’s electricity grid capacity by 2050. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned the strategy, saying announcements alone did not guarantee new projects would be built.

23 – Canadian border authorities seized more than half a tonne of opium found hidden in a Vancouver-area shipping container. The Canada Border Services Agency said it was found hidden in industrial paper rolls in a cargo container. The container was flagged in January when agents referred a container to an examination facility in Delta, B.C., based on information from border and intelligence officials in Canada and the United States. Officers eventually found about 520 kilograms of opium hidden inside 10 paper rolls. No information about possible suspects linked in the case was released.

23 – A new poll suggested most Canadians continued to view the United States unfavourably. The poll by the Pew Research Center found only 33 per cent of Canadians viewed the United States favourably. That was a drop from 34 per cent in 2025 and a steep decline from the 54 per cent recorded in 2024. It also found U.S. President Donald Trump was receiving mostly negative ratings from countries around the world.

24 – A Michigan Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate blamed President Donald Trump for Canada’s new bridge to Michigan not opening. Mallory McMorrow launched an ad that day alleging Trump took money from a billionaire family that owns a competing bridge. Invitations had been sent out for a June 12 ribbon-cutting event for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, but it was cancelled the day before. Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was paused at the request of the United States and no new opening date had been set.

24 – Canada went through to the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup despite falling 2-1 to Switzerland in their final game of the tournament’s group stage. The result saw the Swiss win Group B and earn a round-of-32 match in Vancouver on July 2 against the third-place team from Group E, F, G, I or J. Canada finished second in the group and would play Group A’s runner-up (South Africa) in Los Angeles. Ruben Vargas opened the scoring in the 46th minute and Johan Manzambi followed with a goal in the 57th. Promise David replied for Canada in the 76th minute, just one minute after coming in off the bench for Tajon Buchanan.

25 – Canada said it would send $5 million in humanitarian aid after the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. Global Affairs Canada said the funding would support emergency food, clean water, sanitation, health care and logistics as rescue efforts continued. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the disaster catastrophic, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada was working with aid partners to respond to changing needs. Officials said about 740 Canadians were registered in Venezuela, and none were known to have been affected. The death toll had climbed to at least 235 people, with thousands more still missing.

25 – Prime Minister Mark Carney said a proposal to buy thousands of unsold B.C. condominiums was intended to help families, not bail out developers. The federal government said it would contribute about $145 million toward a program, with British Columbia covering the remaining cost. The plan would convert more than 2,200 vacant condo units into affordable rent-to-own housing. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argued governments should allow prices to fall naturally instead of purchasing unsold units. Carney said governments would only proceed if they could buy the homes at a significant discount.

26 – The U.S. struck Iranian missile, drone and radar sites Friday after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said Iran violated a fragile ceasefire reached a week earlier, despite ongoing talks to end the conflict. Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi argued Iran controlled the strait and called its actions “ceasefire management” not escalation. The strikes ended about an hour after they began, as tensions remained high over shipping through the crucial waterway.

26 – The Toronto Maple Leafs selected slick Whitehorse-born winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick at the 2026 NHL Draft. The pick was announced by Canadian pop icon and Maple Leafs fan Justin Bieber. The San Jose Sharks took Ivar Stenberg with the second pick at KeyBank Center in Buffalo while the Vancouver Canucks grabbed Caleb Malhotra with the third selection. The Calgary Flames plucked defenceman Carson Carels at No. 6.

27 – Rescue crews were racing against time in Venezuela as hopes of finding more earthquake survivors continue to fade. The death toll climbed to more than 1,400 people while nearly 69,000 people had been reported missing — three days after the twin earthquakes. International rescue teams joined local volunteers digging through collapsed buildings, many by hand, as frustration grows over the government’s response. Officials said more than 1,600 rescuers have now arrived, but families say precious hours have been lost as the critical rescue window closes.

27 – British Columbia Premier David Eby said it was time to broaden the province’s trading horizons as he set out on his first official trade mission to China. The weeklong trip was to include stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Eby said he planned to promote B.C. forestry, tourism, agriculture and LNG investment. He said the visit was also about protecting jobs hit by U.S. tariffs and strengthening ties with one of B.C.‘s biggest export markets. Eby said he would meet with PetroChina over the next phase of the Kitimat LNG project before returning to finalize a major projects agreement with Ottawa.

28 – Canada advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 win over South Africa in Los Angeles. Stephen Eustaquio scored the winner in second-half injury time to send Canada through. Captain Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut in the 75th minute, giving Canada another boost. Canadian head coach Jesse Marsh told the squad following the victory that they are “Canadian heroes.” Canada will face Morocco on July 4 in Houston after reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

28 – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wanted Parliament to investigate Ottawa’s proposed plan to turn thousands of unsold B.C. condos into affordable housing. He called the proposal a bailout for developers that props up prices instead of making homes cheaper. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the program would help convert vacant units into rent-to-own housing, with Ottawa covering about 10 per cent of the cost and B.C. paying the rest. Poilievre also raised questions about how the plan came together and whether developers stood to benefit. The federal housing minister’s office has not commented.

29 – Alberta’s separation petition scored a partial win in court. An Appeal Court judge ruled Elections Alberta could verify nearly 302,000 petition signatures and release the results while the broader legal fight continues. The petition was tossed in May after a judge ruled the province failed to consult First Nations before it was approved. The court said the verification won’t revive the petition or send it to government, but delaying the process could undermine confidence in the signatures. Premier Danielle Smith’s government said it will continue with its own Oct. 19 referendum question on Alberta’s future in Canada.

29 – Rescuers were still finding survivors in the rubble of last week’s powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Surviving while trapped after an earthquake depends on multiple factors, including weather and access to water and air. Experts say if their injuries are not too severe and the weather stays mild, victims can survive in collapsed buildings for a week or more. Trapped victims are more likely to survive if they are in a debris-free pocket, like under a sturdy desk.

30 – China imposed a 73.5 per cent tariff on pea starch from Canada starting on July 1. The Chinese Commerce Ministry says the levy is the result of an anti-dumping investigation it launched in August last year that found Canadian products were dumped in China. In April, the Canada Border Services Agency launched an anti-dumping investigation into steel racks from China. Canada and China’s trade tensions have eased since Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing in January.

30 – Canadian and Newfoundland and Labrador representatives were in France at a new memorial to Newfoundland’s staggering losses in the First World War. About 800 Royal Newfoundland Regiment soldiers charged toward the German trenches at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916. Many of them were killed by machine-gun fire and fell dead near a tangled apple tree. Government ministers joined officials from the military and Memorial University unveiling a fibreglass replica of the tree.