Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
Donald Trump has once again launched an attack on Canada, this time concerning the yet-to-be-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit – the $6.4 billion cost of which was covered by Canadian taxpayers. The president said he "will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them," sparking confusion in both the US and Canada. Speaking this morning, Mark Carney said he spoke with Trump today and told him that Canada paid for the bridge even though the State of Michigan shares ownership, adding that it was an example of "cooperation" between the two countries.
In yet more Canada-US drama, the federal government in Ottawa has begun – quietly – to make payments for 14 F-35 jets despite the Liberals insisting they are yet to decide whether they will purchase dozens more of the American-built aircraft. That's according to a report from the CBC, which claims the 14 new planes are in addition to the 16 that Canada has already committed to buying. The payments relate to parts that must be ordered well in advance of the delivery of the actual planes. The Department of National Defence refused to comment, according to the CBC.
Canada discreetly puts money down on 14 additional F-35s. Despite an ongoing review, Ottawa made payments related to the acquisition of more U.S.-built fighters jets. From my intrepid colleague @danlebla #cdnpoli https://t.co/PtbKpFt9yx
— Murray Brewster (@Murray_Brewster) February 10, 2026
Mark Carney's leaving Canada again. The PM is heading to Germany on Wednesday and will stay until Sunday. During his trip, he will attend the Munich Security Conference, which focuses on defence and often attracts world leaders.
This week, Prime Minister Carney will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany to expand partnerships and reinforce collective security, transatlantic defence readiness, and energy security.
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) February 10, 2026
Details: https://t.co/XGANx6eY6Y
The BC Green Party has abandoned its political ally, the BC NDP, over what it says are "stalled and undelivered" promises. The Green-NDP deal, which was put in place to help prop up David Eby's government, is not necessary for the NDP to govern since the party has 47 seats in the 93-seat legislature, eight more than the Opposition BC Conservatives. Green leader Emily Lowan said: "They can govern, pass budgets, and call an election whenever they choose."
B.C. Greens announce end of co-operation agreement with B.C. NDP https://t.co/W7gWsDWnFf pic.twitter.com/uHYzvefkel
— The Vancouver Sun (@VancouverSun) February 9, 2026
Five of the 10 missing workers from BC company Vizsla Silver Corp have been found dead in Mexico, authorities in that country have revealed. They were found in secret graves, officials said. Other bodies found in the same location are still being identified.
Mexican authorities said Monday that five of the 10 missing workers from a mine operated by a Canadian company in the northwestern state of Sinaloa have been identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves last week in a nearby community. https://t.co/lWksQ5wZTB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 10, 2026
