There are significant developments in Canadian news since the last check:

• Canada’s First Ministers issued a joint statement following their meeting in Charlottetown. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers reaffirmed a “Team Canada” approach to responding to U.S. tariffs. They committed to continued collaboration on trade negotiations, strengthening energy independence, reducing internal trade barriers, improving labour mobility, and enhancing carbon market cooperation.

Governments agreed to accelerate internal economic integration. First Ministers directed work toward an agreement in principle by the end of 2026 on mutual recognition legislation to improve labour mobility across provinces and territories. They also endorsed advancing electricity intertie projects and expanding Canada’s power grid to improve long-term energy security.

Wildfires remain a national priority. First Ministers acknowledged the ongoing wildfire emergency affecting many parts of Canada and thanked firefighters, first responders, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces assisting affected communities. Ontario continues to deal with a large number of active wildfires and ongoing evacuations.

These developments represent the most notable changes since the previous update, with the joint commitments from Canada’s First Ministers being the key new national announcement.