📉 1. TSX Futures Dip as Middle East Conflict Rattles Markets
Canada’s S&P/TSX futures dropped 0.4% as Israeli strikes on Iran triggered safe-haven buying—gold surged, oil jumped over 7%, while copper and equities sold off. Still, the TSX eyes its third straight weekly gain on trade optimism and strong commodities.youtube.com
🌲 2. G7 Summit in Alberta May Be Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke
With 225 active wildfires across British Columbia and northern Alberta, smoke is expected to impact air quality in Calgary—and potentially cloud the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis. Over 3.7 million hectares have burned, and two lives lost.apnews.com
⛽ 3. G7 Face-Off on Russia Sanctions, China Pressure Mounts
As G7 leaders gather in Canada this weekend, major focus points include deeper alignment on Russia sanctions and tough messages from China—Beijing has accused the group of politicizing the China issue.youtube.com
🏊♀️ 4. Summer McIntosh Shines with First World Record Hat‑Trick
Swimming star Summer McIntosh etched her name in history by breaking three world records in individual long-course events at the Canadian trials—becoming the first since Michael Phelps (2008).reuters.com
⚒️ 5. Dundee Precious Metals Buys UK’s Adriatic for $1.25 B
Canada’s Dundee Precious Metals announced a C$1.25 billion (cash + stock) takeover of UK’s Adriatic Metals, marking another bold move by Canadian firms on the global mining stage.reuters.com
