News of the day: Big bank valuation, Ben McKenzie’s crypto crusade, Ottawa’s new drone marketplace, World Cup travel boom, the burden of growth and more

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A critic of cryptocurrencies, Ben McKenzie spoke before a Senate forum about Donald Trump’s dealings with digital assets on July 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe Financial Post spoke with actor Ben McKenzie about his views on cryptocurrency, who’s really making (and losing) money off it and why victims of scams are often still believers. Canadian companies are hoping Ottawa’s new drone marketplace will lower the barriers to getting high-volume defence contracts. Photo by David Bloom/Edmonton Sun filesCanadian companies are hoping Ottawa’s new drone marketplace will lower the barriers to getting high-volume defence contracts as the Mark Carney government accelerates the building of the country’s military capacity and defence industrial base. Soccer fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout game between Canada and Morocco at Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver on July 4. Photo by Jason Payne/PNG filesToronto and Vancouver hosted 13 World Cup games between June 11 and July 19, involving teams from 15 overseas countries. The two cities saw higher volumes of arrivals from all participating countries, with the exception of Türkiye. Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, speaks at an announcement for a new memorandum of understanding on the Churchill Falls and Gull Island hydro-electric projects on Monday. Photo by Keith Gosse/PostmediaCanada is advancing an ambitious economic agenda at a time when provincial finances are under acute pressure. To achieve its goals, Ottawa will have to take on more of the risks — and foot more of the bill, writes Marc Desormeaux.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.