Canada news: violent home invasion, synagogue incident, and tax reform

In Toronto, a father and his adult daughter are fighting for their lives after being shot during a violent home invasion in the affluent Bridle Path neighbourhood. Police report that three suspects fired multiple times at four residents of a home early Thursday morning.

In Montreal, the rabbi of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom reported that the synagogue was likely hit with pellet gun bullets. This marks the third such incident at the location in less than two years, occurring amidst concerns of rising antisemitism.

On the political front, government sources indicate that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s second budget will focus on tax reform to stimulate economic growth. This represents a policy shift from the previous Justin Trudeau era.

In Ontario, a $40 million Lotto Max jackpot was validated at a lottery terminal just hours before it was set to expire. The winning ticket was originally purchased at a retailer in Grey County and had remained unclaimed for nearly a year.