Alberta Referendum 2026 Vote to Stay in Canada Gives Carney a Boost Alberta voters have rejected a proposal to begin the process of separating from Canada, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a boost in his efforts to maintain national unity. Unofficial results from the October 19, 2026, referendum showed that about 76% of voters supported … Read more
Canada’s Carney Backs EU Associate Membership Proposal Amid US Tensions Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has backed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on September 17, he stressed that Canada was not seeking full EU membership. … Read more
Canada’s Big Tax Bet: Canadian PM Carney Unveils “Mega Deduction” to Power the Economy In the recent rapidly changing economic and international landscape, Canada plans to power its economy through the introduction of “Mega Deduction” during the first Canada Investment Summit 2026 aiming to build a more independent and resilient economic foundation. Through this summit … Read more
Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that directs the federal government to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The move has escalated tensions in an ongoing trade dispute with Canada. The president signed the order on Thursday in the Oval Office. He has stated that the … Read more
China Media Praises Canada’s ‘Chinese-Style’ Response to US Tariffs Canada has answered Washington’s latest tariffs with a dollar-for-dollar response, winning praise from China’s state-run Global Times. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the retaliatory measures on Saturday, hours after new US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect. The announcement followed the collapse of US-Canada trade talks … Read more
UK, France, Germany, and Italy interfere in the Israel Plans on E1 Settlement The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada have criticized Israel’s decision to advance tenders for 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement area of the occupied West Bank. These countries called the move “unacceptable” and urged Israel to withdraw the plans immediately. … Read more
US Plans to Close Consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal includes the U.S. Embassy in St. George’s, Grenada, the U.S. Consulates in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; and Medan, Indonesia, and the … Read more
Trump may impose Tariffs on Canada for Polluting America President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional levies on Canadian goods, arguing that smoke from Canada’s widespread wildfires has repeatedly crossed the border and left millions of Americans breathing what he described as “invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air”. The remarks have opened a … Read more
Trump proposes 10% tariffs on Canada, Mexico and EU over forced labor The Trump administration has proposed new 10% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. The move could affect some of America’s largest trading relationships. Officials said the plan aims to tackle forced labor concerns in global supply chains and give … Read more
Alberta Separation Vote Sparks Brexit-Style Debate Alberta is heading toward one of the most politically charged votes in modern Canadian history. Premier Danielle Smith has announced a non-binding referendum for October 19, 2026. The ballot will ask whether Alberta should remain in Canada. It will also ask whether the provincial government should start the constitutional … Read more