A daily news update covering several key events in Canada, including a Canadian Cabinet meeting on US trade talks, joint federal and provincial funding for affordable housing in Alberta, the death of a cyclist in a Prince George hit-and-run, denial of rare disease medication for a B.C. girl, and a coroner's inquest into blastomycosis deaths in Ontario. Other topics include First Nations meetings on Bill C-5, a US green card holder denied re-entry, Alberta healthcare shortages, Maritimes energy project funding, Ottawa film industry growth, Western University's efforts to attract US researchers, and sports news.
News Update #4 – July 11, 2025 Canadian Cabinet Meeting on US Trade Talks, Affordable Housing Funding, Prince George Cyclist Death
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A daily news update covering several key events in Canada, including a Canadian Cabinet meeting on US trade talks, joint federal and provincial funding for affordable housing in Alberta, the death of a cyclist in a Prince George hit-and-run, denial of rare disease medication for a B.C. girl, and a coroner's inquest into blastomycosis deaths in Ontario. Other topics include First Nations meetings on Bill C-5, a US green card holder denied re-entry, Alberta healthcare shortages, Maritimes energy project funding, Ottawa film industry growth, Western University's efforts to attract US researchers, and sports news.
Trending- 1 November 2021 - January 2022: Blastomycosis outbreak in Constance Lake First Nation
- 2 2004, 2007: Christopher Landry's convictions
- 3 Monday (July 7, 2025): Shane Kelly struck in Prince George hit-and-run
- 4 Thursday (July 10, 2025): Shane Kelly died; plumbing tools stolen in Guelph; Jason Glass won day money at Calgary Stampede
- 5 Friday (July 11, 2025): Saskatchewan Premier Moe statement; Coroner's inquest announced; Teenage cyclist injured in Prince George
- 6 July 17: First Nations meeting with PM Mark Carney on Bill C-5
- 7 August 1: Revised deadline for US-Canada economic and security deal
- 8 March 29, 2026: Deadline for NDP to elect new leader
- 9 2031: Alberta's goal to create 82,000 housing units
- US trade talks ongoing, deadline revised to August 1
- NDP leadership race initiated
- Saskatchewan expects minimal impact from tariffs due to USMCA
- Indigenous communities concerned about Bill C-5 infringement on their rights
- Christopher Landry denied re-entry to US, advised to seek legal counsel
- Coroner's inquest to examine deaths and make recommendations for blastomycosis prevention
- Charleigh Pollock denied medication, her mother expressed disgust
- Alberta facing significant nursing and health professional shortages
- 2,300 new affordable housing units to be built in Alberta, creating jobs
- $16 million invested in Maritimes energy projects
- Ottawa film industry production increased by 25%
- Western University attracting more US researchers
- Shane Kelly died from injuries
- Teenage cyclist seriously injured
- Nearly $10,000 worth of plumbing tools stolen
- Jeff Skinner signed with San Jose Sharks
- Jason Glass leads Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby
- David Pelletier joined Dallas Stars coaching staff
- Chatham funeral home offering new aquamation service
What: Canadian Cabinet meeting on US trade talks; Alberta and Ottawa funding 25 new affordable housing projects ($203 million); Cyclist Shane Kelly died after a hit-and-run in Prince George; B.C. Health Minister denied funding for Brineura for 9-year-old Charleigh Pollock; Coroner's inquest announced for five blastomycosis deaths in Constance Lake First Nation; First Nations chiefs to meet PM Mark Carney on Bill C-5 implementation; US green card holder Christopher Landry denied re-entry at Houlton, Maine border; Alberta experiencing significant nursing and health professional shortages; Canadian government funding $16 million for Maritimes energy projects; Ottawa film industry production increased by 25%; Western University expanding funding to attract US researchers; Plumbing tools stolen from a truck in Guelph; Jeff Skinner signed with San Jose Sharks; Jason Glass leads Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby; David Pelletier joined Dallas Stars coaching staff; Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service in Chatham introduced aquamation.
When: Cabinet meeting: Current (July 11, 2025); Trade deal deadline: August 1; NDP leadership race: Elect new leader by March 29, 2026; Moe's statement: Friday (July 11, 2025); First Nations meeting on Bill C-5: July 17; Landry's re-entry denial: Returning from an annual trip; Blastomycosis outbreak: November 2021 and January 2022; Inquest announced: Friday (July 11, 2025); Brineura denial: Announced; Housing funding: Jointly committed; Maritimes energy funding: Announced; Ottawa film industry: Summer 2025 (25% increase), 24 productions in 2025 so far; Cyclist death (Shane Kelly): Died Thursday (July 10, 2025) from injuries sustained Monday (July 7, 2025); Teenage cyclist injury: Friday (July 11, 2025) morning; Guelph theft: Sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. on Thursday (July 10, 2025); Skinner signing: Announced; Glass win: Thursday night (July 10, 2025); Pelletier joining Stars: Announced; Aquamation: Set to offer.
Where: Canada (Ottawa implied); United States; Saskatchewan; Houlton, Maine border crossing; New Brunswick; New Hampshire; Constance Lake First Nation, west of Hearst, northeastern Ontario; British Columbia; Alberta (Edmonton, Calgary); Maritimes (Nova Scotia, Saint John, Prince Edward Island implied by Maritime Electric, Millbrook First Nation); Ottawa; London, Canada; Prince George, B.C. (near a city intersection, intersection of Winnipeg Street and Eleventh Avenue); Guelph (West Acres Drive and Elmira Road South area); San Jose (California, US); Calgary Stampede (Calgary, Alberta); Dallas (Texas, US); Chatham, Southwestern Ontario; Salt Lake City.
Why: Trade talks: Following President Trump's threats of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods; NDP leadership race: After losing significant seats and leader Jagmeet Singh in the last election; Moe's response: To Trump's tariff threat; Bill C-5 meeting: Controversial legislation allowing fast-tracking of major projects, raising concerns among Indigenous communities; Landry denied re-entry: Due to 2004 and 2007 convictions for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license; Blastomycosis inquest: To examine circumstances of five deaths during an outbreak and prevent future incidents; Brineura denied: Expert committee found drug no longer slows disease progression once motor/language functions decline; Alberta health-care shortage: Raising concerns about adequate patient care and highlighting issues with education programs and compensation; Affordable housing funding: To build over 2,300 new units, meet Alberta's goal of 82,000 units by 2031, create jobs, and boost Canada's housing industry; Maritimes energy funding: To support improvements to electricity grid, carbon capture, and wind/solar expansion; Ottawa film industry increase: Follows a slow start to the year caused by concerns over potential tariffs; Western University funding: To attract doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, particularly from U.S. colleges facing funding uncertainties under the Trump administration; Cyclist death: Hit-and-run; Teenage cyclist injury: Collision with a vehicle; Guelph theft: Criminal activity; Skinner signing: Free agency; Glass win: Part of Calgary Stampede competition; Pelletier joining Stars: New coaching staff under Glen Gulutzan; Aquamation: Highlighted for its environmental benefits, including significantly lower energy consumption and zero emissions, and generated considerable public interest.
How: Trade talks: Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a cabinet meeting; NDP leadership race: Announced; Moe's response: Stated minimal impact due to USMCA exemptions; Bill C-5 meeting: Ottawa requested First Nations chiefs submit questions in advance; Landry denied re-entry: Border officers cited convictions; Blastomycosis inquest: Announced by a coroner; Brineura denied: Decision based on an expert committee's finding; Alberta health-care shortage: Revealed by a report from Preszler Injury Lawyers via the Canadian Institute of Health Information; Affordable housing funding: Joint commitment by the governments of Alberta and Canada; Maritimes energy funding: Announced by the Canadian government; Ottawa film industry: Reports from the Ottawa Film Office; Western University funding: Doubling its postdoctoral program and creating new doctoral positions; Cyclist death: Hit-and-run, suspect vehicle found, and a man taken into custody; Teenage cyclist injury: Struck by a vehicle, driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police; Guelph theft: Tools stolen from a work truck parked overnight; Skinner signing: Signed a one-year, $3 million contract; Glass win: Won the day money by running the top time in the eighth heat; Pelletier joining Stars: Named an assistant coach; Aquamation: Utilizing equipment that is the first of its kind in Canada.