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Or sign-in if you have an account.Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with audience members after speaking at Holy Blossom Temple synagogue in Toronto on Monday June 1, 2026. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/PostmediaIt’s Tuesday, June 2. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“Carney said that ‘When you come to Canada, you bring your faith, your tradition, your language, your story. You leave behind your wars and your animosities.’ But here’s the problem. Some people’s whole self is that animosity. They see in Canada a place where they can continue to grind their axe — and until now, we have let them do so.,” Kheiriddin writes. Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc arrives at a Liberal Party cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/PostmediaShortly before Canada’s trade team leaders arrived in Washington, Trump posted “51st State!” on a social media post linking to an article about Canada’s technical recession. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra then shared the post on his X account. Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a news conference held at the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, June 1, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/PostmediaCanada has officially hit the generally accepted definition of “recession,” but only by one of the smallest possible margins. It’s possible that if the end of March had come a few days later or earlier, the stats would not have shown a recession at all. A B.C. home invader who beat a woman with a baseball bat received a reduced sentence after a judge cited his rehabilitation and remorse. Photo by Getty ImagesThe 25-year-old man received a conditional sentence of two years less a day for home invasion, assault with a weapon, and robbery. The judge said the sentence “must not discourage him from continuing to abstain from drugs or leading a productive life.” Montreal Canadiens players skate off the ice after losing the Eastern Conference Final series to the Carolina Hurricanes on May 29, 2026. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe odds of such a drought are about three in 10,000, according to one calculation. But that raises the question: Is the drought just bad luck or something more? Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.