Today's most corroborated Canadian stories — weighted for multi-outlet coverage, real disagreement, and national stakes.
Joshua Kutryk, a Canadian astronaut, completed his first spacewalk on Thursday morning, becoming the fifth Canadian to do so. He spent over seven hours outside the International Space Station (ISS) with his NASA colleague Anil Menon, focusing on modernizing the station's energy systems. Kutryk expressed deep emotion during the experience while observing Earth from space.
Jacinthe-Eve Arel has been appointed as chief of staff to the Minister Delegate for Government Efficiency and Regulatory Relief in Quebec. The appointment has sparked significant controversy, with calls from Quebec Solidaire for its cancellation and demands for explanations from the provincial government. The Vice Premier of Quebec, Catherine Gentilcore, has stated that it is important to give new appointees a chance to prove themselves.
The Canadian government has announced it will invest up to $1.6 billion in the AI company Cohere, which is based in Toronto. The investment is part of a larger funding round that values the company at approximately $35.7 billion. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised the importance of strengthening Canada's digital sovereignty through this investment.
The federal government of Canada has reported a deficit of $5.36 billion for the first five months of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, covering the period from April to August. This information has been corroborated by multiple regional news outlets. Meanwhile, the Ottawa police are facing a separate projected deficit of approximately $21.8 million for the same fiscal period due to overtime expenses.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has called for the abolition of the Indian Act, an act he is subject to as an Indigenous person. Mark Carney has supported this call and described the federal law as racist. However, there is a lack of consensus on what should replace the Indian Act if it is abolished.
Statistics Canada has reported that the Canadian economy stalled for a second consecutive month in August, primarily due to weakness in the public sector and wholesale trade. The data indicates that Canadian GDP remained nearly unchanged. Retail trade experienced a rebound, although it was insufficient to compensate for the decline in wholesale trade.