Global National: June 20

Canada has unveiled its latest timeline to ban the manufacturing and importing of single-use plastics. When the measure will take effect and how some companies are already taking measures to be greener. Some people in Newfoundland and Labrador are sour over the province’s plan to tax sugar-sweetened beverages. How much it will be and what other countries with the same tax have discovered. Ottawa is set to shell out $4.9 billion to modernize its NORAD defences. Where Canada’s military strength is still falling behind and what details of the funding plan remain hazy. Hopes are sinking for many transgendered swimmers, as FINA, the world governing body of aquatic sports, adopts new rules preventing them from competing in women’s events. The backlash, and how the organization is justifying the decision. And gnome is where the heart is: a Toronto community says farewell to its tiny neighbours that helped residents get through the pandemic.