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In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet

In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 foreign ministers meeting in Quebec

Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 foreign ministers meeting in Quebec

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan.
EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

LA MALBAIE, Que. — The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check.
Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.
Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in officially as prime minister and reveal the makeup of his first cabinet Friday morning — a team one government source said will not include Jean-Yves Duclos.
Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S.
Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Mom says Canadian woman in 'inhumane' U.S. detention, Global Affairs can't intervene

Alexis Eagles said she is already planning for the return of her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, even though the two have not had direct contact for more than a week.
B.C. nurse committed unprofessional conduct for transgender comments, committee finds

B.C. nurse committed unprofessional conduct for transgender comments, committee finds

A disciplinary panel of the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people.
Joly says G7 foreign ministers 'must meet the moment' as she floats maritime projects

Joly says G7 foreign ministers 'must meet the moment' as she floats maritime projects

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Ministers representing some of the world’s most powerful countries gathered in a show of unity for liberal democracy Thursday, with Canada proposing maritime co-operation as the G7 splits on Ukraine and U.S. tariffs.