Carney embarks on a worldwide summit tour to build bridges with Europe and Asia

Remembrance Day ceremonies took place across Canada today, honoring the lives of soldiers who served and fought for the country. This year marked 25 years since the beginning of the Afghanistan war, during which 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served and 159 lost their lives. The ceremonies also came shortly after a tragic fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which claimed the lives of four soldiers and injured dozens of others during a training exercise.

Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a multi-country trip to Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia, and China to enhance Canada’s trade and security ties. He will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will have separate meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Budget 2026, the Liberal government shifted their language on home construction targets, aiming to triple the number of non-market homes built annually instead of doubling the pace. Despite this change, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson suggested the government still aims to double home construction. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. warned that the country is far from the housing stock needed to bring affordability back to pre-pandemic levels by 2036.

Southwestern British Columbia experienced heavy rainfall with drenching rain that had been soaking the region for days. The rain may taper off today but could intensify with another storm system on the way. Meteorologist Michael Gismondi stated that there would be a possible lull this morning before the rain re-intensifies later.

The wet conditions, part of a series of atmospheric river systems, are expected to persist into the weekend, with upwards of 250 millimeters of rain predicted in western and inland Vancouver Island.