- Federal
Economy of Canada — Environment & Climate ministers outline Budget 2025’s new “Climate Competitiveness Strategy” at a Toronto event today.
- Economy
Economy of Canada — Week-ahead brief: Canadian Press flags key corporate moves and data to watch as markets digest recent labour numbers.
- Public safety
Public safety in Canada — First widespread **snow** of the season for parts of Ontario/Quebec (special weather statements) and **strong wind warnings** issued for central B.C.
- Animal health
Public safety in Canada — CFIA to proceed with culling ~400 ostriches at a B.C. farm amid H5N1 concerns after court challenges failed this week.
- International / environment
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Canada’s role and priorities ahead of **COP30** summarized in a national explainer.
- Culture & entertainment
Canadian music — JUNO Week 2026 set for **Hamilton**; JUNOfest artist submissions are open (deadline Dec 19). Canadian television — ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor **Mike Smith** charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia; case stems from a 2017 incident (presumption of innocence applies). Popular music — Column: Why the Billboard Top 40 has zero hip-hop/rap songs this week for the first time in 35 years.