Canada latest news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Canada:

Politics

• The Canadian government has announced a new plan to address the country's housing affordability crisis, which includes increasing funding for affordable housing programs and introducing new measures to help first-time homebuyers. (Source: CBC News)
• The Ontario government has introduced a new bill aimed at reducing gun violence, which includes increasing penalties for gun-related crimes and introducing new measures to prevent gun ownership. (Source: Toronto Star)

Economy

• The Canadian economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the second quarter, with GDP increasing by 1.3% compared to the previous quarter. (Source: Globe and Mail)
• The Bank of Canada has kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about the impact of global trade tensions on the economy. (Source: Financial Post)

Health

• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes among Canadian youth has increased significantly in recent years, with 1 in 5 students aged 15-19 reporting that they have used an e-cigarette. (Source: CBC News)
• The Canadian government has announced a new plan to address the opioid crisis, which includes increasing funding for treatment programs and introducing new measures to prevent overdose deaths. (Source: Global News)

Environment

• The Canadian government has announced a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which includes increasing funding for clean energy projects and introducing new measures to reduce emissions from transportation. (Source: National Observer)
• A new study has found that the number of polar bears in the Canadian Arctic has declined by 22% over the past 20 years, due to climate change. (Source: CBC News)

Sports

• The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games. (Source: Sportsnet)
• The Canadian women's soccer team has qualified for the 2020 Olympics, defeating the United States 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: CBC Sports)

Other News

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Ontario and Quebec, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: The Weather Network)
• A new study has found that the use of social media is linked to increased symptoms of depression and anxiety among Canadian youth. (Source: CBC News)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Canada.