On July 7, 2026, several major news stories emerged, beginning with Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving in Ankara, Turkey, for high-level NATO summit talks. Carney is scheduled to meet with leaders from Turkey, Ukraine, South Korea, Germany, and Norway to discuss increasing defense budgets and alliance unity. In defense procurement, the Canadian government named German manufacturer TKMS as the preferred bidder to supply up to 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy, with a contract expected by late 2027. Additionally, Premier Doug Ford confirmed the death of Renata Ford, the wife of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Meanwhile, Unifor enters a critical negotiation week with Ford Motor Co. to secure a three-year deal for 5,000 workers. Finally, the Toronto Raptors have teased a milestone announcement involving a special guest, amid speculation regarding a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard.