Prime Minister Mark Carney has rolled out the Canadian government’s defence industrial strategy. It’s been in the works for more than a year and promises to use defence investment to leverage the Canadian economy and jobs.
Also: The U.S. has lost one of its most prominent civil rights leaders. Jesse Jackson’s life of activism spanned from Martin Luther King Jr.’s death to the election of the first Black American President, and beyond. Jackson died today at 84.
And: The European Union has launched a formal investigation into online retail giant Shein. It started after regulators found listings for illegal products on the platform, including child-like sex dolls and weapons.
Plus: Canadian women's pursuit speedskaters are back-to-back Olympic champions, Iran talks end after three hours, and more.
