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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
September 29, 2026What could EU associate member status mean for Canada?
Mark Carney says he is seeking a "unique" relationship with the bloc, but currently there is no such thing as an associate member.
September 17, 2026Bank of Canada holds key rate, says multiple hikes might be needed - reuters.com
Bank of Canada holds key rate, says multiple hikes might be needed reuters.com
September 2, 2026Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down
A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.
August 22, 2026Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
August 14, 2026Canada's vacant and crumbling official residence gets a lifeline
Mark Carney has announced a fundraiser and design competition to renovate 24 Sussex, the official home of Canadian prime ministers that has stood empty after years of disrepair.
June 26, 2026Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholes - Reuters
Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholes Reuters
June 12, 2026Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to US consulate shooting
Police said a 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto in March is still at large and is considered "armed and dangerous".
June 12, 2026Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed
The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.
June 11, 2026Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
The bill includes sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online and would create a regulator.
June 10, 2026Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots - Reuters
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots Reuters
June 10, 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, 2026Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years
The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.
May 9, 2026What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general
The former war crimes prosecutor has been named by Prime Minister Mark Carney to be the Monarch's, currently King Charles III, representative in Canada.
May 5, 2026Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
April 27, 2026Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says
The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.
April 23, 2026US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, meanwhile, warned Canada's boycott of US alcohol over tariffs might require "enforcement action".
April 22, 2026Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney - Reuters
Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney Reuters
April 22, 2026Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal - Reuters
Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal Reuters
April 22, 2026Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness - Reuters
Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness Reuters
April 19, 2026Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax - Reuters
Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax Reuters
April 14, 2026Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.
April 14, 2026Carney set to win majority government in Canadian special elections - Reuters
Carney set to win majority government in Canadian special elections Reuters
April 13, 2026Canada's Carney welcomes another defector to Liberals as he nears majority
The prime minister needs only one more MP to join the Liberals to form a majority government after Marilyn Gladu of Ontario defected this week.
April 9, 2026Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
April 9, 2026A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court
Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.
March 22, 2026Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters
March 17, 2026Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.
March 11, 2026Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.
March 10, 2026Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Ottawa says incident unacceptable - Reuters
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Ottawa says incident unacceptable Reuters
March 10, 2026Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
March 9, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Canadian minister to meet with OpenAI's Altman to discuss safety measures after shooting - Reuters
Canadian minister to meet with OpenAI's Altman to discuss safety measures after shooting Reuters
February 27, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.
February 26, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting - Reuters
Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting Reuters
February 23, 2026Canada looks to trade talks after US Supreme Court tosses Trump's tariffs
Canada, the US and Mexico are gearing up negotiations as part of a review of the USMCA this summer.
February 21, 2026