Prime Minister Mark Carney has released the names of his new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations.

Inflation surged in Canada last month thanks to a record jump in gasoline prices, though cost pressures from the conflict in the Middle East so far appear contained and may ensure the central bank continues to leave interest rates steady.

Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s commerce secretary, derided Canada’s trade strategy and said a North American deal needed to be reworked.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a new advisory council on Canada and U.S. trade on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Canada’s women’s soccer team moved up one place to ninth in the FIFA rankings released Tuesday after a two-win showing at the recent FIFA Series in Brazil.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that "no one in the country" is more scrutinized than he is, as he explained his government's rationale for buying a $28.9-million private jet before quickly backtracking on the purchase Sunday.

Travellers heading to Japan should take note, as Canada has updated its travel advisory for the popular destination.