🇨🇦 1. Sikh-Led Protests Expected at G7 as PM Modi Visits Canada
Sikh groups linked to the Khalistan movement are planning protests while Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the G7 summit in Kananaskis (June 15–17), signalling fraught diplomatic tensions tied to Punjab-related concerns timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
🥩 2. Beef Prices Surge, Threaten BBQ Season
With beef prices up more than 30% across Canada—driven by global inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and tariff-related issues—many Canadians may rethink summer BBQ menus ctvnews.ca.
🧳 3. U.S. Travel Ban Leaves Canadian Father and Son Separated
A Canadian father faces indefinite separation from his U.S.-born son due to ongoing restrictions tied to former President Trump’s travel ban ctvnews.ca+1ctvnews.ca+1.
🎥 4. Global Streaming Giants Challenge CRTC Funding Mandate
Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and Spotify are appealing a CRTC ruling requiring them to contribute 5% of Canadian revenue to support Canadian content production and local news, with court hearings set in Toronto halifax.citynews.ca.
📱 5. Canadian Experts Label Smartphone Overuse a Growing “Addiction”
Research shows many Canadian youth displaying addictive smartphone behaviors, prompting calls for stricter policies—including age limits on social media usage and school bans halifax.citynews.ca+1ctvnews.ca+1.
