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What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
October 7, 2026Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
August 22, 2026Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
July 1, 2026Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
May 22, 2026Trump signs order authorizing pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL line - Reuters
Trump signs order authorizing pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL line Reuters
April 30, 2026Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
April 28, 2026Alberta separatists say looming Carney majority helps their cause - Reuters
Alberta separatists say looming Carney majority helps their cause Reuters
April 10, 2026How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark
Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
April 4, 2026Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
Senior party members in western Canada have distanced themselves from Avi Lewis over his stance against new oil and gas development.
March 30, 2026King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs
Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
March 13, 2026A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India
The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.
February 28, 2026Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
The once debt-free province says a dramatic rise in population, coupled with low oil prices, is to blame for the sobering financial outlook.
February 27, 2026