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Canadian front pages after Three Amigos Summit, P.K. Subban trade and Canada Day weekend

How did Canadian newspapers report on a busy political and sports news day? It’s hard to believe that any news could overshadow the Three Amigos Summit between Canada, the United States and Mexico, and U.S. President Barack Obama’s historic address to a joint session of Parliament on June 29. But when two NHL trades happen…

How did Canadian newspapers report on a busy political and sports news day?

It’s hard to believe that any news could overshadow the Three Amigos Summit between Canada, the United States and Mexico, and U.S. President Barack Obama’s historic address to a joint session of Parliament on June 29. But when two NHL trades happen in one day—including one that sent Montreal Canadiens star P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators—it’s a reminder that Canadians have certain priorities.

And with Canada Day around the corner, some newspapers are already gearing up to celebrate.

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H.G. Watson was J-Source's managing editor from 2015 to 2018. She is a journalist based in Toronto. You can learn more about her at hgwatson.com.