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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.
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.