Centre-left federal party; governing since 2015 under Mark Carney
Alberta has voted to remain a province of Canada in a non-binding referendum held 19 October. Elections Albertareported roughly three quarters of counted ballots backed staying in Canada; about one quarter backed starting a legal process toward a binding separation vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the result; separatist leaders have vowed to continue their movement.
Canada braces for a renewed fight as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports. Prime Minister Carney leads a united Team Canada in negotiations with Trump’s administration, while provinces warn of disrupted industries and rising uncertainty. Talks aim to avert full escalation before the August 19 deadline.
A coalition of 25 US states has filed suit in the US Court of International Trade to stop 10–12.5% tariffs that took effect in July on goods from about 60 trading partners. Plaintiffs say the administration has used forced‑labour claims to recreate broad levies courts have already struck down; the White House says the duties are lawful under Section 301.
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.
Canada warns that US demands could gradually wound down Canadian industries, while Trump taunts Canada and imposes/tariffs respond to the breakdown of talks. Liberal gains in special elections bolster Canadian sovereignty as negotiations resume uncertainty
Canada rebuffs Donald Trump’s Lake America decree as US-Canada tariffs escalate; Reuters and Al Jazeera report tensions flare with broad economic risks and nationalist sentiment rising in Ottawa.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, after a parliamentary panel recommended against expansion. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there is no consensus on eligibility and that advance requests will be decided by provinces, potentially creating varied rules across the country.