Bbc canada news
Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC Canada:
Top Stories
- Trudeau apologizes for Canada's role in residential schools: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for the country's role in the forced assimilation of Indigenous children in residential schools.
- Wildfires rage across Western Canada: Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires continue to spread across Western Canada, with British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan all affected.
- Canada-US trade deal signed: Canada and the United States have signed a new trade deal, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
National News
- Toronto police officer charged with murder: A Toronto police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who was shot by police in 2016.
- Quebec introduces new gun control laws: The Quebec government has introduced new gun control laws, including a ban on certain semi-automatic rifles and a requirement for background checks for all gun owners.
- Vancouver mayor announces plan to address homelessness: The mayor of Vancouver has announced a new plan to address homelessness in the city, including the construction of new affordable housing units and increased funding for social services.
International News
- Canada to send troops to Mali: Canada has announced that it will send troops to Mali as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
- Canada and China trade tensions escalate: Tensions between Canada and China have escalated over the detention of a Canadian businessman in China, with Canada imposing sanctions on Chinese officials and China imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Canada and US agree on new border security measures: Canada and the United States have agreed on new border security measures, including the use of biometric technology and increased cooperation on intelligence sharing.
Sports
- Canada wins gold at World Cup of Hockey: Canada has won gold at the World Cup of Hockey, defeating Sweden 3-1 in the final.
- Toronto Raptors win NBA championship: The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
- Canada's women's soccer team advances to World Cup: Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the World Cup, defeating New Zealand 2-0 in a playoff match.