🇨🇦🗳️ 1. Liberals Fall Short of Majority After Recounts
Recent judicial recounts have adjusted the Liberal Party’s seat count to 170 in the 343-member House of Commons, leaving them two seats short of a majority. Notably, the riding of Milton East–Halton Hills South flipped to the Liberals by a margin of just 21 votes. These tight races underscore the competitive nature of the recent election. Hindustan Times
🌍🤝 2. PM Carney Reaffirms Support for Ukraine in Meeting with Zelenskyy
In his first in-person meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine. The leaders met in Rome during the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, ahead of the upcoming G7 summit in Canada. Reuters+1cknewstoday.ca+1
🛢️✈️ 3. Canada Hosts Largest Fleet of Aging Passenger Jets
Canada has become the global leader in operating older passenger aircraft, with many planes exceeding 25 years in service. This trend is attributed to factors such as cost-saving measures and regulatory frameworks that allow extended aircraft usage. CityNews Halifax+1CityNews Vancouver+1
🥫🎓 4. International Students Struggle as Food Banks Limit Access
International students across Canada are facing increased hardship as food banks, strained by supply issues, have begun restricting services to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. This policy shift has left many students without essential support. The Times of India
💸📉 5. Inflation Drops to 1.6% Following Carbon Tax Suspension
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.6% in April, the lowest since 2021, following the government’s decision to suspend the consumer carbon tax. Economists suggest this move has provided temporary relief to consumers, though long-term effects remain uncertain. CityNews Halifax
