The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting that Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator is disputing American officials' claims regarding the collapse of recent trade talks. It said the negotiator refuted assertions that Canada introduced last-minute demands on autos and that U.S. negotiators were uninterested in French language discoverability rules.
CBC also reported that Canada's economy has shown strong growth in the spring, with surging GDP, exports, business investment, and household spending. It said these indicators suggest Canada can withstand the ongoing U.S. trade war, though the long-term sustainability of this resilience remains a question.
In international news, the death toll from a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet has risen to 579. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that 32 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are among the nearly 2,000 people still missing.
The broadcaster also highlighted a survivor's account of postpartum psychosis, a condition at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial. Meghan Cliffel shared her experience of believing she was being watched by a cult, emphasizing that the condition is terrifying but treatable, with the main challenge being access to support.
Additionally, CBC News announced it will adjust its language guidance for reporting on 9/11. It said its approach to terrorism reporting, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, a practice it shares with other major news organizations.