Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to support 'Buy Canadian' has resulted in a significant amount of $7.8 billion in contracts awarded to U.S. corporations. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has halted searches for an Ontario-based air ambulance missing over the Pacific Ocean, with several Canadians aboard. Pallium Canada held a news briefing on Parliament Hill, and LNG Canada examined opportunities for investment. A Barrie dance instructor has been appointed to compete internationally. Additionally, a rapist was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being both mentally and physically abusive.