Political Ties and Economic Transformations in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his new cabinet. We have the names, the ministries, and a look at the big challenges ahead. Those include a trade war, Arctic security, energy development, and national unity. And that’s just to start. 

And: Honda Canada is delaying a $15-billion electric vehicle investment project in Ontario. The plans included a battery plant and retooled vehicle assembly facility. The likely culprits: a slowdown in demand, and the uncertainty of tariffs. 

Also: U.S. President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia, trying to extract a trillion dollars in business from the country. The two countries have already signed a nearly $142-billion defence agreement, part of a Saudi commitment to invest $600 billion overall. 

Plus: The World Health Organization warns of the threat of famine in Gaza, the fifth defence lawyer cross examines E.M. a the trial for former world junior hockey players who have all pleaded not guilty of sexual assault, and more