Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to encourage 'Buy Canadian' has resulted in a substantial sum of $7.8 billion in contracts awarded to foreign firms. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has ceased searches for an Ontario-based air ambulance missing over the Atlantic Ocean, with several Canadians aboard. Pallium Canada held a news briefing on Parliament Hill, and LNG Canada examined potential investment avenues. A Barrie dance instructor has been appointed to represent Canada internationally. Additionally, a rapist was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being mentally unwell and abusive.