Here's the news from Global News on May 3, 2026:
Canada and the European Political Community: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Armenia for the European Political Community summit, the first time Canada, a non-European country, has attended. The summit addresses strategic co-operation in politics, security, and infrastructure. Carney is scheduled to meet with leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. Metsola invited Carney to address the European parliament. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is also attending the summit.
Trade Negotiations with the U.S.: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Carney to reveal Canada's leverage in upcoming trade negotiations with the United States. This comes after the United States Trade Representative warned Canada against using energy as leverage in trade talks. Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson had previously stated that Canada's energy and natural resources were strong assets in renegotiating the trade deal.
Vancouver Church of Scientology: Police are responding to a "speedrun" attempt at Vancouver's Church of Scientology.
Iran-US tensions: A senior Iranian military officer has said that renewed fighting with the US was “likely,” after US President Donald Trump rejected a negotiating proposal.
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