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Or sign-in if you have an account.Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/PostmediaIt’s Monday, June 29. 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 AccountorThe prime minister’s defenders say any perceived “meanness” as a boss is just his high performance expectations. But as our Political Hack panel looks back on the parliamentary sitting just ended, they question Carney’s own performance. The Canadian flag flies atop the Peace Tower at the Parliament buildings in Ottawa. Photo by Errol McGihon/Postmedia“We have just one day a year dedicated to the celebration of the free, democratic, tolerant country our predecessors built for us, and plenty of other days each year to focus on the endless social justice causes favoured by politicians on the left,” writes Elliott. Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada, celebrates after his side’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif. Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesSince he was hired, “Marsch has continued to be one of the more pro-Canada Americans,” Stinson says. He has criticized the Trump administration’s treatment of Canada and sings every word of our national anthem before matches. “He might be a brash American, but he’s our brash American now.” Human rabies is very rare but is almost always fatal if left untreated. Photo by Peter Scott/PexelsThe boy’s family reported that while staying in a northern Ontario cottage, he had been awoken by a bat on his nose and mouth. He swatted the bat off his face and because the boy had no visible bites and the bat had not been behaving erratically, the parents did not seek medical attention. After a year of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “51st state nonsense,” the number of Canadians who say they are “very” or “somewhat” proud to be a Canadian has gone up to 84 per cent. Photo by Dale Carruthers/The London Free Press/Postmedia/FileMost Canadians are confident that Canada’s borders and provinces will exist as they are now in 50 years, but that varies by party support. Only 58% of Conservative voters say they are confident in Canada’s future, while 91% of Liberal supporters, and even 66% of separatist Bloc Québécois supporters, say they are confident of national unity. 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.