Alberta and Ottawa shake hands on an energy agreement, former Liberal environment minister quits cabinet, Quebec beefs up its secularism law, U.S. National Guard shootings, and more

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agree to a pipeline proposal that could flow oil through British Columbia to the Pacific Coast. The partnership is billed as a win for cooperation between Alberta and Ottawa, but it’s already creating some political loss, in the form of pushback from B.C., and a resignation from the Carney cabinet.

And: Quebec extends its religious symbols ban to include public prayer, funding for private religious schools, and ‘exclusively’ religious menus at public institutions, like hospitals or daycares.

Also: Authorities in the U.S. up their investigation into Wednesday’s National Guard shootings in Washington, D.C., while calling the incident an ‘ambush-style’ attack. One of the victims has died - while the other remains in critical condition. The suspect is reportedly an Afghan national.

Plus: Hong Kong fire aftermath, Gaza’s ongoing aid needs, and more.