Sat Jun 14 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Roundup: Canada Grapples with Economic Woes, Health Crises, and Crime as International Tensions Rise

**International News Outlets** are closely monitoring a confluence of events impacting Canada, while also covering rising global tensions and developments in the US and beyond. The Economic Times reports a range of challenges facing the country.

**Canada** is experiencing a significant downturn in its manufacturing sector, described as the worst crash in years, exacerbated by US tariffs. This coincides with a troubling job market where Gen Z faces the highest youth unemployment rate in 25 years. The healthcare system is also under severe strain, with growing surgery backlogs and patients experiencing longer wait times and deadly delays.

On the health front, Canada is grappling with multiple crises. Alberta is facing a severe measles outbreak, the worst in 45 years, sparking fears of a return to pre-vaccine era complications. The province will also require residents to pay out-of-pocket for COVID-19 vaccines under a new plan. Furthermore, Alberta is battling concerns about toxic waste disposal as the province plans to pump oilsands tailings underground, raising environmental and health issues. Canada’s top doctor, Dr. Theresa Tam, is stepping down amidst the alarming health crises.

In Quebec, authorities have conducted a major crackdown on organized crime, arresting Leonardo Rizzuto, described as Canada’s biggest mafia boss, and 11 others.

Tragedy struck as a Canadian dentist, Dr. Nirali Patel, was among the victims of the Air India crash. Brampton residents held a candlelight vigil in her memory.

**Meanwhile, internationally:**

* Kendrick Lamar performed in Drake’s hometown of Toronto to a rapturous two-minute ovation.
* Canadians are being urged to avoid protests in Los Angeles amid rising tensions in the US.
* Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israel, further escalating tensions in the Middle East.
* Trump ordered the deportation of 500,000 immigrants.

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