Arctic defense talks with Trump, oil prices & more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have discussed Arctic security, while global oil prices are rising due to a shipping attack. Meanwhile, a major earthquake in Venezuela has left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
Canada’s northern security is a focus today after Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about Arctic defense priorities. The discussion took place ahead of a NATO summit—a meeting of Western military allies—to coordinate protection of the Arctic region.
You may face higher costs for fuel as global oil prices rose following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack in this critical Middle Eastern shipping lane has halted evacuation plans and caused Brent crude prices to climb.
Asylum seekers may find it harder to enter the U.S. after the Supreme Court allowed a policy limiting daily applications to resume. This ruling reverses a previous block and could change the flow of people seeking refuge at the Canadian border as U.S. paths become more restricted.
If you have family in South America, be aware that over 230 people are dead and thousands are missing following two major earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescue officials expect the death toll to rise significantly as search efforts continue for those left homeless.
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