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EU proposes associate member status for Canada sparking debate

EU proposes associate member status for Canada sparking debate

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member, prompting debate and a warning of heavy tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Politics ·21 Sep 2026, 01:49 ·Clara West 4 min read
Mark Carney visits St. Pierre and Miquelon to meet Macron, first PM visit

Mark Carney visits St. Pierre and Miquelon to meet Macron, first PM visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney became the first Canadian head of government to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon, meeting French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategic cooperation.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 01:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mark Carney welcomes EU associate membership bid for Canada amid US tariffs

Mark Carney welcomes EU associate membership bid for Canada amid US tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed proposals for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union as trade tensions with the United States escalate.

World ·17 Sep 2026, 13:11 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Poland angry as European Commission pushes billions for Ukraine's defense

Poland angry as European Commission pushes billions for Ukraine's defense

Poland and other EU member states have criticized the European Commission for proposing to redirect unused SAFE defense loan funds toward Ukraine without prior consultation.

World ·16 Sep 2026, 22:10 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
John Healey seeks UK entry into Canada‑led defence bank

John Healey seeks UK entry into Canada‑led defence bank

Chancellor John Healey is in talks with Ottawa for the UK to join a Canada-led multilateral defence bank, despite Treasury resistance over costs.

World ·16 Sep 2026, 02:33 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
Canada offers air defense support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits

Canada offers air defense support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada to secure a new aid package including C$350 million in air-defense interceptors and energy loan guarantees.

World ·10 Sep 2026, 23:33 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements alongside Western allies

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements alongside Western allies

A coalition of Western nations led by the UK, France, and Canada has announced coordinated economic penalties targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Culture ·9 Sep 2026, 16:45 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Trump warns Canadian firms of US procurement exclusion over trade dispute

Trump warns Canadian firms of US procurement exclusion over trade dispute

President Donald Trump has warned that Canadian firms could be barred from U.S. federal procurement contracts unless Ottawa guarantees equal market access.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 22:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Canada has enacted approximately $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs against the United States, sparking an escalating trade dispute as Prime Minister Mark Carney resists trade pressure.

World ·8 Sep 2026, 15:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

President Donald Trump has warned Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier that its business jets will face a US sales ban unless the company shifts its production south of the border.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 07:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trump hits back at Canada as tariff dispute escalates

Trade tensions between the US and Canada escalated into a severe economic conflict after negotiations collapsed, prompting 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and planned retaliatory measures from Ottawa.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 12:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Red Arrows pull out of UK air shows after weather strands team in Canada

Red Arrows pull out of UK air shows after weather strands team in Canada

Persistent bad weather in north-east Canada has grounded the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, forcing the cancellation of three high-profile UK summer appearances.

Culture ·9 Aug 2026, 14:33 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
US State Department to close five foreign missions in Canada and Japan

US State Department to close five foreign missions in Canada and Japan

The State Department has notified Congress of plans to shutter five international diplomatic posts, marking a rare contraction of the U.S. foreign footprint.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 13:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Canada urged to launch nationwide boycott of US goods amid Trump tariffs

Canada urged to launch nationwide boycott of US goods amid Trump tariffs

A coalition of Canadian provincial leaders and business groups is pushing for a formal boycott of American products in response to looming 50 per cent trade tariffs. The proposal follows significant economic strain and political tension between Canada and the United States.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

President Trump has signed proclamations imposing 50 percent duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions. The move, invoking the Tariff Act of 1930, affects $20 billion in goods and impacts ongoing USMCA-related discussions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 16:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Canada bans entry to foreign nationals who recently visited Congo for Ebola

Canada bans entry to foreign nationals who recently visited Congo for Ebola

Canada has introduced an entry ban for foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days. This policy, which aims to mitigate Ebola risks, contradicts guidance from the World Health Organization regarding international travel.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 23:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Canada selects German firm to build 12-vessel submarine fleet

Canada selects German firm to build 12-vessel submarine fleet

Canada is seeking to acquire up to 12 Type 212CD submarines in what is described as the largest defense procurement in the country's history. The project aims to replace the current Victoria-class fleet and enhance industrial capacity.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 19:44 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Alberta and Ottawa reach energy deal to fast-track West Coast pipeline

Alberta and Ottawa reach energy deal to fast-track West Coast pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have announced a formal agreement to construct a new oil pipeline to Asian markets. The project is linked to carbon capture initiatives and has drawn criticism from political leaders and environmental organizations.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 06:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read