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Carney Reviews Courses of Action Against Possible US Invasion
On Sept. 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed in an interview to The New York Times that he had been looking over and discussing courses of action in the event of “US-led military action.” Carney said that his review of military plans is precautionary, stating that he has “a responsibility in these roles to look at the tail risk,” with said tail risk being the small chance of a US-led invasion of Canada.
The History and Resurgence of Alberta’s Separatist Movement
On Oct. 21, Elections Alberta announced the final results of the Alberta Sovereignty Referendum. Alberta’s future was decided with a landslide win for “remain in Canada.” 75.1 per cent of Albertans voted to remain, while 24.9 per cent voted to take steps towards leaving Canada.
Pacific Link Pipeline Designated a Project of National Interest
On Oct. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the West Coast Oil Pipeline project has been designated a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.
Parti Quebecois Fills Seats in Provincial Legislature After an Election
On Oct. 5, Quebecers took to the polls to vote for a new Premier and National Assembly of Quebec, which serves as the legislative body for the province. The Parti Québécois (PQ), the historically separatist party of Quebec, won a minority government, winning 59 of the 127 seats in the National Assembly. Despite earning 28 per cent of the popular vote, the PQ was able to secure 46 per cent of seats, due to vote splitting among other parties.
European Commission Proposes Canada Become an “Associate Member” of the EU
On Sept. 16, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become an “associate member” of the European Union (EU).
New Report Suggests Higher Price Tag for Alto Project
In recent months, a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) suggested that the Alto High-Speed Rail Project, proposed as Canada’s first high-speed railway, could cost $75 billion to $113 billion, compared with the government’s former estimate of between $60 billion to $90 billion. Construction is set to begin in 2030, and it’s expected to take at least 15 years.
Carney Announces $1.2 Billion for Ocean Protection
On Sept. 29, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he would dedicate $1.2 billion to ocean protection over the next five years at a press conference in North Vancouver. According to the Government of Canada’s website, the money will be used to "strengthen ocean conservation,” “protect marine life,” and "strengthen Indigenous partnership.”
Edmonton Oilers Face Scrutiny After Alex Formenton Joins the Team
Recently, Alex Formenton was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers. He signed with the Oilers for the season for $850,000, the league minimum. Formenton is also one of five NHL players who were acquitted in 2025 on sexual assault charges.
Canada's Trade War with the US Intensifies
On Aug. 22, Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade negotiations with the US, stating that they “asked for too much and offered too little.”
Man Pleads Guilty to Canada-US Migrant Smuggling
Shivam Lnu has pleaded guilty in US federal court to charges regarding his involvement in an illegal trafficking ring smuggling Indian migrants across the Canada-United States border. According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Lnu pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit alien smuggling and three counts of alien smuggling for financial gain.
ANALYSIS | Toronto Patient in HIV Remission Sparks Hope Among the HIV Community
After undergoing a bone marrow transplant to treat cancer, a 62-year-old man from Toronto has become Canada’s first case of sustained Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remission.
Strong El Niño Predicted to Raise Temperatures and Cause Extreme Weather Across Globe
A strong El Niño is predicted to emerge this year, which is expected to drive up temperatures around the globe, including in Canada, and increase the risk of extreme weather events.
Canada Sees Its Largest Military Recruitment In 30 Years
This year, the Canadian Armed Forces reached their highest level of recruitment in over three decades, marking a significant increase compared to previous years.
Judge Rejects Alberta Separatists’ Petition Over Lack of Consulation with First Nations
On May 13, Justice Shaina Leonard rejected a petition delivered by Stay Free Alberta that requested a referendum on the question of Alberta gaining independence from Canada. The referendum was refused due to the provincial government not meeting its constitutional duty to consult First Nations groups on matters that impact them.
"30 Days or Free": Canada's New Passport Renewal Policy
As of Apr. 1, all Canadian passport renewal applicants will be eligible to receive a full refund if Service Canada takes more than thirty business days to process their applications, not including mailing times.
ANALYSIS | What Does Carney’s New Majority Government Mean for Canada?
On Apr. 13, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party secured a parliamentary majority in the House of Commons. This majority was achieved after five opposition MPs crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, and three federal by-elections in Ontario and Quebec were won by Liberal candidates.
ANALYSIS | Youth Bear Brunt Of Unemployment In Tightening Job Market
Young Canadians currently searching for employment are faced with one of the highest unemployment rates that Canada has ever seen, according to CBC. The most recent labour force survey conducted by Statistics Canada reveals that the unemployment rate for Canadians aged 15 to 24 was 13.8 per cent in March, compared to the national average of 6.7 per cent overall.
ANALYSIS | Canadian Poll Finds 75 Per Cent Support Social Media Ban for Youth Under 16
In December 2025, Australia banned social media for anyone under 16. A recent poll by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute suggests that Canadian citizens would support a similar decision.
Avi Lewis Elected As New NDP Leader
After Jagmeet Singh’s resignation, Avi Lewis was elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party on Mar. 29 in Winnipeg. He received 56 per cent of the vote on the first ballot, with a total of 39,734 votes.
ANALYSIS | ICE Offices In Canada Raise Concerns Ahead Of FIFA World Cup
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing criticism and concern from Canadians ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which millions of fans are expected to attend. ICE currently has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. A number of residents and government officials have voiced opposition to ICE’s presence, as the agency would “create fear [among visitors],” Toronto mayor Olivia Chow said, according to CTV News.