PM Carney to name next Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to announce Canada's next governor general today during a press conference in Ottawa, as the current representative, Mary Simon, approaches the end of her five-year term in July.

Simon, the country's first Indigenous governor general, faced criticism over her proficiency in French, prompting Carney to state that the successor would be fluent in both official languages. The position is appointed by the sovereign on the prime minister's advice and typically lasts five years.

In Ontario courts, a judge is expected to issue a ruling today on charges against Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney, accused of first-degree murder in the December 2022 death of a 12-year-old boy they intended to adopt, as well as confining his sibling. Police described the women as the boy's prospective adoptive parents at the time of their arrests. A publication ban protects the identities of the children and their mother.

Quebec's national assembly resumes session today, giving new Premier Christine Fréchette five weeks to advance her agenda before the summer recess and October's general election. Expected measures include legislation to protect domestic violence victims...