Prime Minister Mark Carney is pictured on Friday in Ottawa at the National Press Theatre where he held a first press conference since Monday's federal election. Photo: Adam Huras/Brunswick News

OTTAWA • New Brunswick MP and International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is headed to Washington alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney for Tuesday’s high stakes meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump.

LeBlanc, who has remained U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s direct interlocutor on what is arguably the most important file to the country, boarded the prime minister’s plane, headed south, on Monday afternoon.

That’s as his office confirmed LeBlanc would be making the trip.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty are also heading to Washington.

Carney and the three cabinet ministers are first slated to meet with both Canadian and American business leaders on Monday night.

All eyes will then be on the all-important meeting slated for inside the oval office on Tuesday.

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A man accused of killing two boys under 18 will face trial in June next year.

Roman Kamyshnyy, 45, appeared in Saint John Court of King's Bench by phone and was scheduled for trial from June 8 to 26, 2026. Kamyshnyy is charged with two counts of first-degree murder dating to Jan. 29.

Police said at the time that they responded to a call to a residence at Skaling Court in Millidgeville and found two deceased boys aged 10 and 17 as well as a man with life-threatening injuries.

Kamyshnyy was unconscious at Saint John Regional Hospital for more than two weeks following his arrest, made his first appearance in February and was found fit to stand trial April 7.

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A building in the 70-block of Queen Street in Saint John's uptown was boarded up and behind red caution tape Monday following a Saturday night fire that police are investigating as an arson. Photo: Brice McVicar/Brunswick News

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South Korean defence companies, backed by their government, have pitched a $20 billion to $24 billion plan to Canada to build new submarines, heavy artillery, and armoured vehicles, CBC reported. They’ve promised fast delivery with the first four submarines being delivered in 2035. The companies also pitched building local maintenance and production facilities, creating Canadian jobs. The offer comes as Canada reconsiders relying on U.S. military suppliers. South Korea sees the proposal as the start of a long-term partnership. With Canada's military facing outdated equipment and global instability rising, experts say Seoul's proven ability to deliver quickly could help Canada catch up on critical defense needs.

On Monday, President Donald Trump's administration said it would launch a new plan to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. by offering them $1,000 and free travel home if they choose to self-deport, Associated Press reported. Using an app called CBP Home, migrants can inform the government of their decision and avoid being targeted for arrest. Homeland Security said this is a cheaper, safer alternative to forced deportations. Immigration advocates warn that leaving the U.S. without completing court proceedings could harm migrants’ future legal filings and applications for asylum. Critics also question the funding and transparency behind the program’s rollout. Thousands have reportedly signed up already.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a stronger military push against Hamas, possibly including a full takeover of the Gaza Strip and tighter control over humanitarian aid. The operation won’t begin until after U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit next week. Israel has already taken over parts of Gaza, but now plans to expand further, aiming to move civilians south and block aid from reaching Hamas. While Israeli hardliners support the move, public support is fading amid hostage concerns and rising casualties. Over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in October 2023, following a deadly Hamas attack on Israel.

Build Canada Homes, a new federal entity to oversee the development of affordable housing, will provide more than $25 billion in financing to Canadian prefabricated home builders, as well as $10 billion in low-cost financing and capital to create affordable homes for middle and low-income Canadians. Photo: Submitted