Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to encourage 'Buy Canadian' has resulted in a substantial sum of $7.8 billion in contracts awarded to American businesses. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has halted searches for an Ontario-based air ambulance missing over the Pacific Ocean, with four individuals aboard. Pallium Canada held a media event on Parliament Hill, and LNG Canada examined investment possibilities. A Barrie dance instructor has been chosen to represent Canada internationally. Additionally, a rapist was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being physically and emotionally abusive.