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"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.
CUSMA Review Prompts Negotiation Between Canada And Meta About Online News Act
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will undergo its first review assessment this July. One of the main focuses of the meeting is whether the Online News Act, which prohibits the sharing of Canadian news on social media without compensation from social media platforms, can be resolved between Canada and the US tech giant Meta. Currently, both sides are in the early process of negotiation.
ANALYSIS | Hit TV Show Heated Rivalry’s Impact On Canada
When the TV show Heated Rivalry premiered on Nov. 28, 2025, it took the internet by storm, telling a heartwarming queer love story following two rival hockey players. The show, which is based off of Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series, weaves Canadian culture and imagery throughout the story.
What Does A First-Time Cap On International Study Permits Mean For Canadian Post-Secondary Instituions?
In November 2025, the Canadian government implemented a cap on study permits issued to international students to reduce strain on the housing market and limit fraud. Beginning in 2026, the Canadian government projects that only 408,000 study permits will be issued throughout the year.
Carney Announces New Groceries Benefit Aimed At Fighting Food Insecurity
On Jan. 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), a new policy aimed at helping Canadians deal with the rising costs of groceries and essential goods. These new policies are a part of a larger affordability agenda that includes financial support to households across Canada and efforts to strengthen food supply chains.
Former Olympic Snowboarder Arrested After Making FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, was arrested in Mexico on Jan. 22 and immediately flown to California, where he is now facing 17 federal charges.
Quebec Premier François Legault Resigns
On Jan. 14, Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation as Premier of Quebec and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party. He will remain as premier and party leader until a replacement is found. Finding a replacement could take months and may leave the CAQ with little time to prepare for the provincial election, which will be held in October.
Dozens Of School Employees Fired In Quebec As Bill 94 Takes Effect
Quebec’s Bill 94, an updated ban on religious symbols in schools, was passed in October 2025 under François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party. The bill was heavily criticized by many human rights organizations, who claim it undermines religious freedoms, and as of Feb. 28, has led to dozens of firings, suspensions, and resignations from school employees.
Canada and India Agree to New Trade Deal
Leaders from Canada and India agreed to launch a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) starting on Nov. 23, after almost two years of impasse.
Carney's First Federal Budget Approved
On Nov. 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his government’s inaugural federal budget, titled “Canada Strong.” According to The New York Times, the budget outlines broad, forward-looking investments aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening national security. It also aims to reinforce Canada’s resilience amid heightened global uncertainty through wars and trade disputes.
Air Canada's $430 Million Strike
On Aug. 16, 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on strike, unsatisfied with the company’s failure to negotiate higher wages. CUPE had been negotiating a new agreement since March, but Air Canada declared the situation an “impasse,” meaning that it was at a stalemate and that no progress could be made.
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Interupt Private TMU Event Involving IDF Soldiers
On Nov. 5, pro-Palestinian protestors interrupted a private event involving former members of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), held by a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) student organization called Students Supporting Israel (SSI).
ANALYSIS | Canadians Boycott Travel to the US, Tourism Sees $5.7 B US Loss
US tourism is currently facing a loss of $5.7 billion USD, driven primarily by Canadians halting travel south of the border. According to the CBC, this steep decline of Canadians visiting the US has become a persistent trend since US President Donald Trump imposed a series of tariffs on Canadian goods and began referring to Canada as “the 51st state.”
First Speech By Head Of CSIS Outlines Concerns For Canadian National Security
At a news conference in Ottawa on Nov. 13, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) director Dan Rogers delivered his first annual public address outlining Canada’s current national security environment, which he described as “more complex and dynamic than at any point in recent memory.”
ANALYSIS | Alberta Tests the Limits of the Notwithstanding Clause
On Oct. 27, Alberta used the notwithstanding clause to force over 50,000 teachers back to work after a 23-day strike. The notwithstanding clause allowed the Alberta government to impose a collective bargaining agreement on teachers that they had previously rejected, and banned all future strike action until 2028.