World Report February 6: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Feb 6, 2026
A Canadian consulate opens in Nuuk with a large Inuit delegation and sparking Arctic sovereignty talk. New federal plan would make the government a major housing developer, though critics say targets are vague. Seven Toronto police face charges as unpaid suspensions become possible. Sexual-assault charges follow alleged hockey hazing, and half of Canadians lack reliable access to a family doctor.
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Consulate Reopens To Strengthen Arctic Ties
- Canada reopened a consulate in Nuuk to strengthen Arctic sovereignty and diplomatic ties with Greenland.
- A large Inuit delegation signaled urgency after external interest in Greenland's future, highlighting Indigenous diplomacy.
Federal Move Targets Housing With Few Benchmarks
- The federal government plans to turn Build Canada Homes into a Crown corporation with land-buying powers to tackle housing shortages.
- Critics warn the plan lacks clear unit targets or beneficiary definitions, making success hard to measure.
Suspend Charged Officers Without Pay
- Toronto's police chief will seek suspension without pay for officers charged in a major corruption probe under new provincial rules.
- Use the unpaid suspension process (hearing required) for the most serious charges to limit public payout during investigations.