The excise tax on alcohol was set to increase by 6,3% starting April 1, which would have been the largest hike in over 40 years, but it was instead temporarily capped at 2% after the outcry from microbrewers and distillers

NATO member Canada updated its defense policy this year with a focus on protecting the Arctic and is moving ahead to acquire up to 12 submarines; a formal process to meet with manufacturers has started

Canada soccer team reached the Copa America semi-finals for the first time ever after an absorbing contest with Venezuela finished 1-1 and a 4-3 penalty shootout win

Ottawa listed Iran Revolutionary Guards through the Criminal Code listing regime to be able to use all tools to combat the terrorist activity of the IRGC, also if perpetrated in association with other listed entities such as Hezbollah and Hamas

A hotter-than-usual summer is expected, with slightly below-average precipitation in central Canada, government officials said, offering little relief from the ongoing drought and the risk of another bad wildfire season