To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession Overdose deaths have risen sharply across Canada in the past five years, with deaths linked to fentanyl doubling. Officials hope decriminalization will make more users willing to seek medical care. Brian Mann
Canada's government moves to make selling or importing handguns illegal The laws to freeze Canada's total number of handguns likely will be enacted this fall. Other new rules strengthen "red flag" laws and require all rifles be modified to hold no more than five rounds. The Associated Press
Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks Wireless carriers in Canada have been banned from installing Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, as the country joined allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company. The Associated Press
A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned Americans accessing health care services in Canada would have to pay out of pocket, and likely would need to overcome extra travel and logistical hurdles. Rachel Treisman
Canada's answer to a hot housing market: ban foreign buyers for 2 years Canada's budget also includes billions for new housing and measures to help Canadians trying to get into the market. The Associated Press
The pope apologizes for abuse of Indigenous children in Canada's residential schools Pope Francis met with Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada's residential schools this week. He had expressed sorrow in the past on behalf of the church, but this is the first formal apology. Deepa Shivaram
Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with the pope in hopes of apology Indigenous leaders are speaking with Pope Francis about abuses committed against them by Catholic priests and school workers. The Associated Press
Cargo-spilling ship leaves Northwest, returns to Asia There’s still no sign of 105 shipping containers that the Zim Kingston lost during a storm off the Olympic Peninsula. John Ryan
Automakers face even more supply chain pain as Canadian protesters block a key bridge Car makers are canceling some production shifts as protests over public health measures in Canada shut a key bridge that connects Detroit to Ontario. Camila Domonoske
Ottawa declares a state of emergency over truckers' growing anti-government protests The mayor called the situation "the most serious emergency our city has ever faced." Police are ramping up enforcement as the standoff continues. Rachel Treisman
