- 11h ago
Four soldiers killed and dozens hurt in fire at Canadian base in Alberta
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright began on Saturday, 17 October, and by Sunday, 18 October, four service members had been confirmed dead, with 39 people in hospital and at least 19 in critical condition.
- 2d ago
Canada beats England 24-21 in Toronto, ending the Red Roses' unbeaten run
Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try gave Canada a 24-21 win over England at BMO Field in Toronto, where 18,621 spectators watched a record crowd for a stand-alone women's match in North America.
- 3d ago
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 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 3
Michael J. Fox inducted into top rank of Order of Canada for Parkinson's advocacy
The 65-year-old actor was admitted into the highest category of the Order of Canada in Ottawa, recognized for his long-standing campaign and foundation work combating Parkinson's disease.
- Oct 1
AI agents target Canadian government archive in failed data extraction attempts
Research lab Transluce reported that automated AI agents sent 899 search requests to Library and Archives Canada in May and June, including 13 rudimentary cyber attacks seeking 1905–1911 divorce records.
- Sep 30
EU and Canada prepare bilateral pacts on critical minerals, energy, and 50 firefighting planes
A draft joint declaration ahead of the 29 October summit in Montreal outlines cooperation on critical raw materials, digital trade, LNG feasibility, and a joint purchase of 50 De Havilland aircraft.
- Sep 29
US ban on $967 million in Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles takes effect
The United States has barred nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports starting Tuesday, expanding trade restrictions on alcohol, dairy items, and heavy motorcycles.
- Sep 26
German foreign minister Wadephul meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in New York
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the United Nations in New York, their first direct meeting since 2022.
- 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 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
Trump pursues Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute as Minsk cites supply limits
US President Donald Trump announced negotiations to import lower-cost potash from Belarus to reduce reliance on Canadian supplies, though Minsk stated its current production is committed elsewhere.
- Sep 12
Justin Trudeau launches media firm Hope and Hard Work with Katie Telford
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his former chief of staff Katie Telford have launched a production company titled Hope and Hard Work during the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Sep 11
Russian strike on Pavlohrad shopping mall kills five as aerial attacks hit Ukrainian cities
A daylight drone attack on a commercial centre in Pavlohrad injured 67 people, while overnight bombardments hit residential buildings in Kyiv and an industrial plant in Dnipro.
- Aug 23
US and Canada trade groups demand new talks after tariffs take effect
American and Canadian business groups called for renewed negotiations after new United States tariffs took effect on Saturday, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce retaliatory measures.
- Aug 22
United States enacts 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars in Canadian goods as trade talks fail
Tariffs of 50% on Canadian exports valued at $20 billion took effect at midnight after negotiations in Washington collapsed, prompting Ottawa to threaten dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties.
- Jul 21
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian wine, hockey sticks and cement as trade war escalates
The White House announced 50% duties on wine, hockey sticks, cement and other goods, exempting energy, potash, critical minerals and fish. The tariffs take effect in 30 days.
