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At the G7 summit in France today, Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada’s plan to import a limited number of Chinese electric vehicles.
The Canadian Press reports that ahead of a working lunch at the summit in the town of Évian-les-Bains in the French Alps, Carney appeared to have a short, intense discussion with Trump.
“Less than 3 per cent of our market,” Carney was heard saying in a hot-microphone moment – a likely reference to Chinese-made EVs. “A cap. … I thought you’d actually like that.”
“That’s good, I like it,” Trump responded.
The two men were also seen chatting informally while walking together to participate in the leaders’ group photo.
Canada recently pledged to reduce its 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles to 6.1 per cent, with an annual import cap of 49,000 vehicles – about 3 per cent of Canada’s market. In turn, China has suspended its retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products.
Trump has previously criticized the deal, threatening new tariffs and saying Canada won’t be allowed to be a “drop off port” for Chinese vehicles to enter the United States.
In other news, Toronto police have linked a gun-for-hire network to multiple shootings across the city, including at synagogues and the March shooting at the U.S. consulate.
Matthew Frank reports that Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced the development today at a news conference.
Toronto police worked with the RCMP and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in their probe, during which they recovered a nine-millimetre handgun that was allegedly connected to six shootings and a 45-calibre handgun allegedly involved in 21 shootings, both originating from the U.S.
Three individuals are facing charges after police executed five warrants in Toronto on June 11, including a raid that left a city police constable dead, Chief Demkiw said.
And Hockey Night in Canada, a CBC TV program featuring National Hockey League games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.
The Canadian Press reports that a sublicensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The two sides did not extend the partnership for the 2026-27 campaign, the first year of Rogers’s 12-year, $11-billion broadcast-rights deal with the NHL. The CBC previously aired national games on Saturdays, along with all four playoff rounds each year.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East.Pool/Getty Images
What else is going on
Ottawa moves to curb debate to push through controversial lawful access bill: A freshly tabled motion would force members of the Commons public safety committee to speed through consideration of amendments to Bill C-22 in a bid to accelerate the bill so it would then pass through other Commons stages by the end of the week.
`Potential security vulnerability’ shuts down ethics commissioner website, registry: The lead spokesperson for the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner confirmed the problem today.
English universities reach deal with Quebec on French-language rules: The eight-year agreement announced today will end a dispute over language requirements for out-of-province students.
Ottawa calls on provinces to enforce new, stricter bail laws: As Bill C-14, which toughens bail and sentencing rules in the Criminal Code, became law, Justice Minister Sean Fraser dispatched a letter to his provincial counterparts urging them to be ready.
Competition Bureau to examine how food supply competition affects grocery prices: The bureau says it will look for potential issues in three key areas: production and processing, transportation and distribution, and retail pricing practices.
Canada likely to avoid `grey list’ after global review of its financial-crime controls, sources say: The grey list is a roster of countries that have weaker financial-crime controls as assessed by the Financial Action Task Force, a 40-member global body that sets standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. plays down tensions over USMCA deadline: “Everybody take a deep breath, relax, it’s all going to be okay,” ambassador Mark Wiseman told a business crowd in Toronto.
On our radar
Prime Minister’s Day: Mark Carney attended the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France, meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. He also met with Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. “The two Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Prime Minister Carney’s successful visit to India in March 2026,“ a statement issued by Carney’s office said. Modi also thanked Carney for an invitation to visit Canada this year, it said. Carney also attended working sessions of the summit, the working luncheon, a session with outreach countries and international organizations, and a summit cultural performance. Carney also attended the summit dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Party Leaders: In Ottawa, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May attended the House of Commons and also a finance committee meeting. No schedules available for other party leaders.
Ministers on the Road:
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Kody Blois, the parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister, are in Shanghai, working to advance Canadian priorities and promote economic growth. The trip will also take them to Japan before they return on June 23.
New Navy commander: In Hamilton, Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois assumed command of the Royal Canadian Navy from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee today, in a ceremony presided over by General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff.
Quote of the Day
“Strikes never work. Everyone gets hurt. The people they’re serving gets hurt. The union members always end up getting hurt. Even when they negotiate, they don’t make up the difference on the strike. I always say let’s get management and union leaders, lock them in the room and don’t let them out until a deal gets done, and then everyone wins. I hate strikes. I hate them. They never, ever, ever work – for the union members, by the way, and for the people they are serving.” – Ontario Premier Doug Ford, during a news conference today in Thunder Bay, responds to a media question about a continuing strike by thousands of community and social-service workers represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.
Question period
How many G7 leaders’ summits has Canada hosted since this country joined the organization in 1976?
Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
Perspectives
Ten years of MAID, and suffering averted, is cause for celebration
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying, on June 17, we should be celebrating, not hand-wringing.
— André Picard is a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail
How Canada can stand against forced labour in China
Canadians don’t want to buy cars, clothing or any other products made by slaves, no matter how low the price.
— Mehmet Tohti is the executive director of the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston is a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa. Sarah Teich is the co-founder of Human Rights Action Group. Charles Burton is a senior fellow at the think tank Sinopsis.
The new Magnitsky Law could help save lives
Adopting and effectively enforcing this law would make Canada a global force in defending dissidents and democracy at a time when such leadership is urgently needed.
— Irwin Cotler is a former minister of justice and attorney-general of Canada, and founder of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. Brandon Silver is an international human-rights lawyer and director of policy and projects at the RWCHR.
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The answer to today’s question: Seven. The most recent was held in Kananaskis, Alta., in 2025. Details are here.