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- yesterday
Grenade exercise sparks deadly fire at Canadian military base, killing four soldiers
A live-grenade exercise at the Wainwright base in Alberta set off a fire on Saturday, 17 October, that killed four soldiers and left 27 people still in hospital. Three separate investigations are now under way.
- 2d ago
Canada and Turkey launch strategic partnership as Carney begins first bilateral visit
Mark Carney and Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a three-year action plan and planned free trade talks on Thursday, 22 October 2026, as Canada seeks trade partners beyond the United States.
- 2d ago
Canada tells diplomats to avoid US midterm candidates as Washington accuses Ottawa of election meddling
Canadian diplomats in the United States must avoid midterm candidates until 3 November, a day after a US Embassy fact sheet accused Ottawa of trying to sway the vote.
- 4d ago
US food importer sues Trump over 50% tariffs on Canadian cheese and other goods
Gellert Global Group, a New Jersey family importer, filed suit on 20 October 2026 in the US Court of International Trade in New York, arguing that a 1930 law does not authorise the 50% duties.
- 5d ago
Trump renews call to rename New Mexico 'New America', citing home values and election claims
On Monday, 19 October, Donald Trump repeated on Truth Social his call for New Mexico to become 'New America', tying the rename to property values, incomes and election integrity without offering evidence. The state's governor said its name is not up for debate.
- 6d ago
Alberta voters reject a path to separation from Canada in non-binding vote
Early counts put about three-quarters of Albertans on the side of staying in Canada, rejecting the start of a process toward a binding separation vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the outcome a clear choice for unity as Canada faces a trade dispute with the United States.
- 6d ago
Grass fire at Canadian military base in Alberta kills four soldiers, injures 39
A grass fire spread a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds after the wind shifted during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright. Thirty-nine people were hurt, 19 of them critically, and military officials reported no indications of terrorism.
- Oct 16
Alberta votes on 19 October on starting a separation referendum process
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that outside actors are trying to break Canada apart as Albertans prepare to decide whether the province should begin the legal path toward a binding separation referendum.
- Oct 14
Joni Mitchell becomes a US citizen, 62 years after moving to the country
The 82-year-old Canada-born singer-songwriter posted footage of her naturalization ceremony on Instagram on Tuesday, 13 October. She has not explained why she applied now, and her team did not respond to a request for comment from the New York Times.
- Oct 9
Canada to launch new alliance with EU at Montreal summit on 29-30 October
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa will attend the Montreal summit, where Canada begins what he called a transformative alliance with the European Union. He spoke after Elon Musk backed separatist movements in Quebec and Alberta and the secession of Saskatchewan.
- Oct 7
Canada indefinitely bars assisted dying for mental illness and plans advance requests
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced autumn legislation to amend the Criminal Code, maintaining the exclusion of psychiatric conditions while allowing advance requests for patients facing cognitive decline.
- Oct 5
Parti Québécois wins 59 seats in Quebec election as leader delays referendum to 2029
The Parti Québécois returned to power in Quebec on Monday with 59 of 127 seats, leading Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to reaffirm plans for an independence referendum after 2029.
- Oct 1
Canada fast-tracks C$40B Pacific Link oil pipeline to reduce export reliance on US
Prime Minister Mark Carney designated the 1,250-kilometer Pacific Link crude pipeline a project of national interest, seeking to double non-US exports and ease tensions with Alberta.
- Oct 1
EU and Canada to Unveil Wide-Ranging Strategic Partnership at October Montreal Summit
The European Union and Canada will announce an expansive bilateral agreement at a summit in Montreal on 29 October 2026, covering critical minerals, energy supplies, digital trade, and joint firefighting aircraft purchases.
- Sep 24
Ottawa City Council votes unanimously to rename Trump Avenue following trade tensions
Ottawa City Council approved a motion to strip Donald Trump's name from a 62-home residential street, allowing neighbourhood residents to select a replacement name for 2027.
- Sep 24
Canada prepared for extreme risk of US military action, Mark Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that his government prepared for the remote possibility of US military action, while moving to reduce strategic dependence on American technology and defence systems.
- Sep 24
EU proposes associate membership for Canada as Ottawa deepens European defense ties
Following a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg, Ottawa and Brussels are preparing for an October summit in Montreal to define a new strategic partnership spanning defense procurement and trade.
- Sep 23
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes trial to lift 1985 football alcohol ban
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a trial to end the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in view of the pitch across England's top five football divisions, drawing support from fan groups but pushback from police.
- Sep 22
EU and Philippines agree on trade deal as Canada advances parallel pact
Brussels and Manila have reached an agreement in principle on a free trade deal that removes tariffs on over 94% of tariff lines, while Canada reports separate talks are 90% complete.
- Sep 21
Gunfire outside Belleville synagogue leaves officer and suspect critically injured
A gunman opened fire on a police officer outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, prompting return fire and elevated security across regional places of worship.
