“A very efficient, quick tool,” said Éric Alan Caldwell, STM Board of Directors chair, about the new measure banning loitering at Montreal metro stations that targets the city’s homeless population. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the temperature has lowered after meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The meeting came as President Donald Trump continues to threaten to place tariffs on more Canadian products.

“It’s a difficult conversation,” says parent Joel DeBellefeuille on discussing racial prejudice with kids, as a McGill University study asks parents of colour prepare children on the realities of discrimination. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

Peter Hoekstra, who is Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to Canada, said during a committee hearing that Canada is a sovereign state. The comments come as Trump continues to float the idea of Canada becoming America’s 51st state.