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Canadians are calling for the expulsion of the US ambassador in Ottawa after a petition accuses Pete Hoekstra of consistently meddling in Canadian politics and normalising threats to annex Canada as the “51st state.” The move comes amid renewed US-Canada trade tensions and ongoing tariff disputes.
Canada has walked away from trade talks with the United States after negotiations collapsed over US demands that Ottawa treat Quebecs French-language protections and cultural subsidies as negotiable. Ottawa has faced new US tariffs on roughly $20bn of exports and has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation; Quebecs government and voters have backed the prime ministers decision.
CBC News has clarified its language guidance on 9/11, emphasizing attribution for terrorism-related reporting while preparing extensive coverage for the 25th anniversary. The move follows backlash over a leaked memo and public scrutiny from U.S. officials and Canadian authorities.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces widespread criticism in Canada after a social media post mocking a Canadian cadet and instructor. The post has drawn condemnation from Canadian officials, the Army Cadet League of Canada, and political figures amid a thawing but tense US-Canada trade dispute. The Pentagon says the post speaks for itself.
Pakistan has sealed Islamabad with thousands of security personnel, more than 1,000 shipping containers and roadblocks as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presses for a nationwide march demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Authorities have detained Khan’s three sisters and dozens of PTI leaders; the party has delayed but kept pressure on the government.
A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport jet flying from Bermuda to Boston has gone missing, leaving six people on board. Debris has been found off Nantucket and the search has been suspended as authorities and Latitude Air Ambulance confirm the six are presumed dead. Investigations will determine the cause.
Alberta has voted to remain a province of Canada in a nonbinding referendum held 19 October. Unofficial counts show roughly three‑quarters of ballots favoured staying; about one quarter voted to begin a legal process toward a future binding referendum on separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have welcomed the result; separatist leaders say their movement will continue.
A serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright has caused a large fire and has produced both fatalities and injuries, Defence Minister David McGuinty has said. Local hospitals are reporting heavy patient inflows and emergency crews are containing a blaze that has crossed the base perimeter amid high winds. Federal and provincial authorities are investigating.
A grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright has killed four service members and left dozens injured. Winds rapid spread forced continued training despite warnings. Officials say the investigation will determine causes, while Prime Minister Carney has ordered flags lowered and declared a period of mourning.
Alberta has voted decisively to remain part of Canada in a nonbinding referendum, with roughly 75% supporting unity and about 25% backing a process toward separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the result as a mandate to pursue national projects — including pipeline and trade diversification — while U.S. tensions with Canada have sharpened political stakes.
Industry Minister has issued Stellantis a formal notice of default for violating its funding agreement by selling the Brampton plant to Roshel. The move jeopardizes hundreds of millions in government funding and risks legal action within 30 days. Officials say the sale betrays workers and deepens a complex Canada-U.S. trade dispute.