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Or sign-in if you have an account.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Prime Minister Mark Carney at a G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein - Pool/Getty ImagesIt’s Thursday, July 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 AccountorWhat did Canada get our neighbour for their 250th birthday, despite an ongoing trade war, a blocked cross-border bridge, and the president’s talk of making this country the 51st state? We are told it involves “a Maple Leaf, Niagara Falls, lights, and themed colours.” A Canadian and American flag are shown along the Detroit River in Windsor on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Photo by Dan Janisse /The Windsor StarResearchers correctly expected job opportunities to be the main reason Canadians were emigrating to the U.S., but were surprised that “health-care access and quality was a very close tie.” Women who put off having children say they are not having as many kids as they’d like. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto“A generation of women were indoctrinated to believe that pregnancy was a burden, only to be undertaken after fully self-actualizing, and with full awareness that it could be a career ending move,” Marland argues. And now those women “are becoming increasingly aware that their lives are missing something.” Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson speaks during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/PostmediaThe Liberal government made the promise in March as part of the International Energy Agency’s move to release 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to drive down skyrocketing energy prices following Iran’s seizure of the Strait of Hormuz. Homegrown strawberries are selling at high prices in Canada. Photo by Julia Wilson/X.comThe are several reasons for the spike in strawberry prices, including softer-than-usual California production due to weather and supply issues, local crops still ramping up and strong demand, according Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab. 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.