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Carney warns that US pressure could threaten Canada’s unity ahead of Alberta vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that external pressure is threatening the country’s unity, urging Alberta residents to reject a move that could set the province on a path toward a future independence referendum. Speaking at a pro-Canada rally in Calgary, Carney said the vote was......

Plamondon begins minority government in Quebec with salary freeze and challenge to royal oath

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is preparing to begin governing Quebec after leading the Parti Québécois back to power, with his minority government immediately facing the challenge of turning campaign promises into policy while navigating a fragmented National Assembly. The Parti Québécois......

Quebec votes as independence debate returns to the political spotlight

Quebec voters are heading to the polls on October 5 to elect 127 members of the National Assembly, in a provincial election that has brought the question of independence back to the centre of political debate. The Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has campaigned on......

Trump criticizes Canada as trade tensions deepen between Washington and Ottawa

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada amid an escalating trade dispute between the two neighboring countries, accusing Ottawa of treating American businesses unfairly and describing Canada in highly negative terms. Trump made the comments as Washington and Ottawa face renewed tensions......

Ottawa moves to rename Trump Avenue amid tensions with Washington

Ottawa city council has unanimously voted to begin the process of renaming Trump Avenue, a residential street in the Canadian capital, as tensions between Canada and the United States continue to affect relations between the two neighboring countries. The street is located in Ottawa's Central Park......

France backs deeper EU-Canada ties as associate membership proposal gains attention

France has expressed support for strengthening relations between the European Union and Canada, while stressing that any proposal concerning a new form of partnership should be carefully examined before Paris adopts a final position. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Thursday that......

Trump threatens tougher trade measures if Canada gains associate EU status

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose significantly higher tariffs on European goods, or even suspend trade in certain sectors, if Canada moves toward becoming an associate member of the European Union. Speaking to reporters in North Carolina on Wednesday, Trump said the......

Von der Leyen proposes Canada as the EU’s first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” presenting the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s strategic partnerships beyond its formal membership structure.......

OpenAI explores expanding its Canadian footprint through AI data centers

OpenAI is examining new opportunities to expand its presence in Canada, including potential partnerships to develop data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, as the company looks for locations capable of supporting the rapidly growing computing demands of advanced AI systems. George Osborne,......