World Report September 3: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Sep 3, 2025
The government gears up for a busy autumn as Prime Minister Carney convenes in Toronto. In Winnipeg, the Assembly of First Nations discusses major projects amid resource development. Conception Bay South faces unique challenges with only select businesses operating to conserve water. Geopolitical tensions rise with military parades in Beijing featuring China, Russia, and North Korea, alongside Russian strikes in Ukraine. Meanwhile, coffee giants like Starbucks prepare to capitalize on the health trend of protein lattes, blurring the lines between wellness and marketing.
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Government Pushes For Fast Delivery
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is convening a cabinet retreat to set an ambitious delivery-focused agenda for a busy fall.
- The government prioritizes speed on trade, infrastructure and domestic issues ahead of Parliament's return.
First Nations Seek Consent On Projects
- The Assembly of First Nations will debate how Bill C-5 affects resource projects and consent rights.
- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nipenak stresses projects must not proceed without free, informed, prior consent.
Town Shuts Businesses To Conserve Water
- Conception Bay South ordered most businesses closed while crews repair a leaking pipe depleting the town's water reserves.
- Only pharmacies and gas stations were allowed to open to conserve emergency water for firefighting.