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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.
Former Conservative MP Michael Ma Crosses Floor to Liberal Party
Conservative MP Michael Ma has announced that he is leaving the Conservative Party to join the federal Liberals.
Construction For High-speed Rail Project Linking Ottawa and Montreal To Start in 2029
On Dec. 12, the federal government released additional info and timelines for the Alto high-speed rail project. Construction on the first phase of the project will start in 2029 on a segment connecting Montréal and Ottawa.
What are Mark Carney’s plans with Canada’s Calls to Action?
On Sept. 30, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan for the Liberal Party to take stricter action on its commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s 94 calls to action.
Carney Rolls Out Legislation to Fast-Track National Infrastructure Projects
On June 6, Bill C-5, which implements a fast-tracking process for infrastructure projects, had its first reading in the House of Commons. Twenty days later, on June 26, it received Royal Assent, marking the official ratification of the Bill. The Bill has two parts: the Building Canada Act and the Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act.
Emission Targets for 2030 are Slowly Slipping Out of Reach
On Sept. 11, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new projects that will be referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO). These projects include LNG Canada Phase 2, the Darlington New Nuclear Phase Project, the Contrecœur Terminal Container Project, the McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine Project, and the Red Chris Mine expansion, leaving many Canadians concerned that Canada will not reach climate change targets.
Canadians Rally in Support of the American “No Kings” Movement
On Oct. 18, Canadians joined the American people in a peaceful “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration. These protests took place in many Canadian cities, such as Vancouver and Montreal, uniting hundreds of thousands of protesters across the country.
Mixed Opinions From Players and Fans after CFL Announces Rule Changes
On Sept. 22, Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced a barrage of rule changes to the league for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Vaquita Porpoises in Danger of Extinction
The vaquita porpoise has survived another year in the Gulf of California as one of the most critically endangered creatures in the world, as ranked by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Every year, the vaquitas’ population falls significantly, mostly due to illegal activities, such as marine poaching and fishing.
Tickets for Blue Jays-Yankees Games Restricted to Local Residents
On Oct. 8, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series. But in late September, before the quarterfinal series even started, the Yankees’ admissions director, Aaron Boone, decided to restrict home-game tickets to only allow residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Carney Rolls Out Legislation to Fast-Track National Infrastructure Projects
On June 6, Bill C-5, which implements a fast-tracking process for infrastructure projects, had its first reading in the House of Commons. Twenty days later, on June 26, it received Royal Assent, marking the official ratification of the Bill. The Bill has two parts: the Building Canada Act and the Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act.
Alberta K–12 School Book Ban Prohibits Images of Explicit Content
The province of Alberta has enforced a book ban for K–12 classrooms and school libraries, prohibiting works “containing any explicit visual depiction of a sexual act,” according to the CBC
Why is Canada Post on Strike Again?
On Sept. 25, Canada Post workers went on strike after Minister of Transformation, Joël Lightbound, announced that Canada Post would be ending home delivery and cutting back costs by using community mailboxes instead of addresses. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated the strike to fight for its workers’ rights in the face of these financial cutbacks.
Canadian Women’s Rugby Team Places Second In World Cup
In the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup finals, Canada lost by 33–13 to the England Red Roses on Sept. 27, solidifying their title as second in the world. The final game took place at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England, to a record-breaking crowd of 81,885 fans.