📉 1. TSX Futures Dip on Fears of U.S. Involvement in Israel‑Iran Conflict
Futures linked to Canada’s S&P/TSX edged down ~0.1% amid investor worries that the U.S. may join Israel’s airstrikes on Iran. Rising oil prices and safe‑haven flows into gold further pressured base metals like copper. Attention now turns to Friday’s Canadian retail sales data. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.ukreuters.com
🌐 2. Putin and Xi Highlight G7 Discord After Canadian Summit
Russian President Putin and China’s Xi held a phone call to discuss strains they observed among G7 leaders during Canada’s summit—particularly disagreements over Ukraine—underscoring divisions among the bloc’s democracies. reuters.com
🌊 3. Canada Nears First LNG Export from Kitimat This Weekend
LNG Canada in British Columbia is set to produce its first liquefied natural gas by June 21–22, marking the launch of North America’s first Pacific-access export facility. Initial output will be half of its planned capacity (~6.5 mtpa). reuters.com
✈️ 4. Carney to Attend EU & NATO Summits in Brussels and The Hague
Prime Minister Mark Carney departs today for key transatlantic engagements—visiting European Union and NATO leaders in Brussels (June 22–25) to reinforce Canada’s global and security alliances. reutersconnect.com
🕵️♀️ 5. CSIS Identifies India as Foreign Interference Threat
Canada’s spy agency (CSIS) has named India as a significant source of foreign interference, citing actions by Indian officials and proxies pressuring Sikh separatist activists in Canada—raising diplomatic scrutiny. reuters.com
