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at 9/24/26 2:00amOn the whole, premiers and prime ministers have benefited from similar gambles in the past. But for others a decision to test the electorate ahead of schedule massively backfired. Here are some examples of both.- — As Canada deepens ties with Europe, could it leave U.S. banks and dollars behind?
- at 9/24/26 2:00amPrime Minister Mark Carney last week pointed to international payments as a system that "can be used as leverage against you" before telling the EU that he sees this as an area for "deep co-operation." Why are countries increasingly worried about the leverage the U.S. has over their financial systems, and what would Canada have to do to protect itself from American rogue behaviour?
- — Why Canada's rolling out the red carpet for Vietnamese President Tô Lâm
- at 9/24/26 2:00amVietnam and Canada can deepen their relationships on trade, energy and academia, say experts — but some say the Southeast Asian country's track record on human rights shouldn't be ignored.
- — Ukraine's winter warning to Canada: Help us keep the lights on
- at 9/23/26 5:30pmWith Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's power, water and sewage systems, Ukrainian lawmakers are asking Canada to help fund desperately needed electrical transformers before winter. Their warning is stark: Moscow is trying to make cities unlivable — while exhaustion and fading Western attention threaten to become weapons of war.
- — Trump says Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration. Ministers say that's bogus
- at 9/23/26 12:45pmU.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian immigration policies on Wednesday, saying the country is "destroying itself" by allowing "millions" of people into the country without proper security checks — comments federal ministers say are ill-informed and grossly inaccurate.
- — Carney says Labour Code change will 'protect' right to strike. Experts say it still spells legal trouble
- at 9/23/26 11:02amThe Liberal government is proposing changes that it says will establish a "guardrail" around a controversial portion of the Labour Code — but experts say even if the bill goes through as written, the legal battles will be far from over.
- — Canada’s Mexico visa requirements limit country’s tourism potential, says tour operator
- at 9/23/26 7:11amThe Canadian government sees Mexico as a growing market for tourism and projects visits to rise by 40 per cent over the next four years, hitting nearly half a million visitors spending about $1 billion a year by 2030.
- — Sask. premier unsurprised that Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash
- at 9/22/26 5:01pmSaskatchewan's premier has described Belarusian potash as "blood potash," because its proceeds would be used to support "Russian aggression."
- — Facing criticism, Carney says he has a 'very clear mandate' to push through major economic changes
- at 9/22/26 4:42pmPrime Minister Mark Carney says his government received a clear mandate from voters in the last general election — and in subsequent byelections — to "build Canada strong," and he's pressing ahead with changes to federal project approvals and the Labour Code despite criticism from some circles.
- — Modi to visit Canada as Carney looks to finalize trade deal with India by end of year
- at 9/22/26 4:08pmIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Tuesday, as the two countries look to reach a trade deal by the end of the year — further signs that the once deep diplomatic chasm between the two governments is being bridged.
- — Canada pledges $100M for Palestine at United Nations General Assembly
- at 9/22/26 3:12pmPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestine in an effort to preserve "the possibility of a two-state solution."
- — Canada leaving billions on the table by not processing more crops at home, new agri-food study says
- at 9/22/26 1:22pmCanada could add billions to its GDP and create thousands of jobs if a small slice of crop exports are kept at home for processing in domestic plants, according to a new report.
- — AFN chief warns Carney against 'abusing' majority to pass new major projects bill
- at 9/22/26 12:30pmThe national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against "abusing" his majority government powers to pass his new major projects bill, which she says could affect First Nations rights.
- — NDP leader says he was 'absolutely not' holding all Jews responsible for Israel's actions in Yom Kippur post
- at 9/22/26 11:09amNDP Leader Avi Lewis said he is not holding all Jews accountable for Israel's policies in Gaza, after some Liberal MPs called comments he made in a social media post irresponsible and "despicable."
- — Change in Canada's citizenship law hitting U.S. archives
- at 9/22/26 2:00amCBC News has learned that Canada's change to its citizenship law to recognize the citizenship by descent of 'lost Canadians' is having an unintended consequence south of the border — creating backlogs and processing delays for those seeking genealogical records in the United States.
- — Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions
- at 9/21/26 5:13pmPrime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a sweeping bill on Monday meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of "national interest" to pre-approve certain types of projects.
- — Norway PM 'prepared, but not afraid' of Russian incursion
- at 9/21/26 5:05pmThe Prime Minister of Norway says threats from Russia are part of the modern security picture and should be taken seriously.
- — A consequential fall begins with familiar concerns and a new test for the Carney government
- at 9/21/26 4:49pmOn the eve of Parliament's return to business, Mark Carney sought to manage expectations. "We are meeting at a decisive moment for our country," the prime minister told a room full of Liberal MPs on Friday. Near the end of his remarks, Carney told his caucus that this would be "a crucial session of the House of Commons."
- — Prince William spoke to Carney and shared his 'long-standing affection for Canada'
- at 9/21/26 11:04amWhile the Prime Minister's Office shared no details of what was discussed, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said the heir to the throne and Canada's future head of state "discussed the enduring strength of the U.K.-Canada relationship."
- — New major projects bill, rowdy question period kick off Parliament's fall sitting
- at 9/21/26 10:59am
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