U.S. President Donald Trump stuck by his stance that Canada should become the 51st state in his first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shut down attempts by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to weigh in on Alberta’s sovereignty movement. One Vancouver city councillor has proposed banning the sale of “gun-shaped lighters” citing public safety concerns. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!

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