Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
Mark Carney has insisted Canada "remains open to deeper integration" with the US, including when it comes to "options for Fortress North American, claiming that "those are on the table." Speaking at the Democratic Party-aligned Centre for American Progress in Toronto on Saturday, the prime minister added: "But if that route is not ultimately possible, we will invest heavily in new markets and products. We will reward those who build, buy and produce in Canada, and we will build new partnerships abroad." Carney also briefly discussed energy during his speech, telling the audience: "We need a willingness to use all sources of energy, including some gas."
Bill C-16 has been amended in committee to criminalize fake images that show people "nearly nude," rather than only images that show fully naked bodies. Tory MP Andrew Lawton, who put forward the amendment, said it was based on expert testimony, as well as one of his friend's experiences. He said: “We are seeing with the advancement of technology these very sophisticated and in some cases quite traumatizing assaults taking place."
MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include "nearly nude" images. https://t.co/dwv2pRCRA0
— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) May 11, 2026
Danielle Smith has said it's now a case of "when" a deal on a new oil pipeline is signed with Ottawa rather than "if." The Alberta premier said her "improved level of confidence" was thanks to a conversation with Mark Carney, claiming the duo had been "talking through some of the areas that we found that were of disagreement." She said the deal is likely to help weaken arguments for Alberta independence.
Today Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and I made significant progress towards reaching an agreement on a west coast pipeline and carbon pricing that will protect Alberta ratepayers and businesses, and result in hundreds of billions of new investment in the Alberta and Canadian… pic.twitter.com/ClHCwQU0wK
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) May 8, 2026
In world news, India's prime minister has urged his countrymen to work from home, buy less gold, reduce fertilizer use by 50 per cent and cut back on foreign travel as the energy crisis caused by the Iran war drags on. Narendra Modi said the measures were reminiscent of the COVID-19 era, adding: "Patriotism is not only about the willingness to sacrifice one's life on the border. In these times, it is about living responsibly and fulfilling our duties to the nation in our daily lives ... In the current situation, we must place great emphasis on saving foreign exchange." India imports about 90% per cent of its oil.
Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues https://t.co/jg0DoHyPx7
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 11, 2026
In the other major international story of recent times, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his war with Ukraine "is coming to an end." He made the remarks at an unusually low-key Victory Day parade in Moscow amid bleak news from the front, including a claim from independent media in the country that Russia has suffered 352,000 deaths since the invasion began in February 2022.
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds https://t.co/m2SQhGLdVb Dead for Putin ,not Russia!!
— Joe Cosenza (@JoeCosenza7) May 10, 2026
