Canada
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Canada’s Provinces Diverge on Fall Vaccine Rollout Timelines
Canada’s provinces launched divergent fall 2026 flu and COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, creating a fragmented landscape of varied timelines, priorities, and costs.
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Canadian MP Calls for Deportation of Alleged Bishnoi Gang Members
Conservative MP Brad Vis has demanded the federal government deport individuals on temporary visas linked to the Bishnoi gang, citing rising extortion and violence.
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Canada and Vietnam Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership with Expanded Air Transport Pact
Canada and Vietnam have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, highlighted by a new air transport agreement to boost trade and connectivity.
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Canada’s First F-35A Fighter Completes Maiden Flight in Texas
Canada’s first CF-35A Lightning II successfully completed its maiden flight in Texas, marking a key step in replacing the aging CF-188 Hornet fleet.
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Kraft Heinz Canada Launches Mac and Cheese-Flavored Soda
Kraft Heinz Canada has partnered with Solly’s Craft Soda to launch a limited-edition mac and cheese-flavored cream soda, exclusive to the Canadian market.
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Former University of Manitoba Law Dean Arrested in France Amid Extradition Request
Jonathan Black-Branch, the former University of Manitoba law dean, is in custody in France facing potential extradition to Canada over fraud allegations.
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Mark Carney Shifts Canada Toward Multilateral Alliances Amid U.S. Divergence
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pivoting Canada toward EU associate membership to reduce economic reliance on the U.S. and strengthen global partnerships.
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Economist Jack Mintz Criticizes Canada’s ‘Mega-Productivity’ Tax Deduction Plan
Economist Jack Mintz warns that the government’s new capital asset tax deduction policy undermines economic efficiency and favors capital over labor.
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Von der Leyen Outlines Strategic Autonomy Push and Canada Partnership Proposal
In her 2026 State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans for industrial sovereignty, energy reform, and a partnership offer for Canada.
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Canada, EU explore unprecedented ‘associate membership’ to counter economic pressure
Canadian PM Mark Carney and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are exploring a new ‘associate membership’ status to deepen economic and security ties.
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Von der Leyen proposes Canada as EU associate member to counter US trade friction
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member to deepen security and trade ties amid rising US tariffs.
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Canada’s 2026 Census Hits Near-Record Participation Despite ‘Return to Sender’ Campaign
Statistics Canada reports a 98.4% response rate for the 2026 census, defying a viral social media protest campaign that encouraged citizens to boycott the process.
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Mark Carney Weighs EU Associate Status Amid Strained Canada-US Trade Relations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring an ‘associate member’ status with the EU to secure trade ties amid an escalating tariff war with the United States.
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Chrétien Delivers Firm Message to U.S. at 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony
At the 9/11 anniversary in Gander, former PM Jean Chrétien reminded the U.S. that Canada’s historic generosity should never be mistaken for national weakness.

