Ottawa is set to unveil its new defence industry strategy that bets big on building at home, while promising to boost military exports by 50 per cent, and create more than 125,000 jobs within the next decade. Carrying a price tag of more than $6 billion dollars, the plan was developed to improve Canada’s readiness, and decrease reliance on foreign suppliers, like the U.S..
Also: The state of support in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and how last week’s mass shooting exposed gaps in the community’s mental and physical healthcare system.
And: Digital detox. The Canadian social media start up that promises a safer space for kids.
Plus: Chinese EV cybersecurity concerns, land fight in Occupied West Bank, the Canadian permit program affecting U.S. citizens, and more.
