Good morning and happy Friday!
Here are the stories making headlines today: Canada’s last team has been knocked out of the NHL playoffs; Federal Conservatives are gathering in Toronto for a two-day leadership convention; Britain resumes intelligence sharing with the U.S.; reports say the FBI is looking into meetings between Jared Kushner and Russian officials; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Italy for the G7 Summit.
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1. Sens shut down: The Ottawa Senators, Canada’s last team in the NHL playoffs, had a heartbreaking, Game 7 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. But it’s good news for Sidney Crosby, as the Penguins return to the Stanley Cup final.
2. Feeling blue: Federal Conservative members from across Canada are gathering in Toronto for the party’s two-day leadership convention, with 13 names on the ballot. We’ll have full coverage on our site, and a live special with CTV National News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.
3. Manchester latest: Britain is again sharing intelligence with the United States after being reassured American agencies would stop leaking information to the press, as new details emerged about the alleged bomber.
4. Russia probe: A report says the FBI is investigating meetings between Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Russian officials, while the House oversight committee looks into James Comey’s interactions with the White House.
5. Trudeau in Europe: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump’s scorn for NATO leaders not paying their dues, and is now in Taormina, Sicily, for the G7 Summit.
