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September 2026

‘Separation will not solve problems’: Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendum

Pierre Poilievrefederal Conservative Leader
Separation will not solve those problems. Becoming even more Canadian will,
Many Albertans are legitimately frustrated that a costly and controlling, big and bossy government has gone far beyond its jurisdictional boundaries,
Our businesses and workers are frustrated that our oil and gas is left in the ground and our opportunities are left there with it,

U.S. trade court scrutinizes Trump’s forced labour tariffs

The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday scrutinized the legal and factual underpinnings of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest global tariffs, which were imposed on nearly all U.S. imports over allegations trading partners aren’t doing enough to stop forced labour

If you’re going to do it at breakneck speed and try to cover the entire globe, you still have to satisfy the statutory requirements,

Conservative Scott Aitchison confirms intention to resign from Parliament

Pierre Poilievreleader
Scott is a friend, a dedicated public servant and a man who cares deeply about the people he represents,
Scott Aitchisonconservative MP
I have made the difficult decision to resign my seat following the conclusion of the fall parliamentary session. After 30 years of public life, it is time for a new chapter where I will explore new opportunities,
To my caucus colleagues and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, it has been a privilege to serve alongside you. I have been fortunate to meet Canadians from coast-to-coast who are counting on us to champion efforts to make life more affordable for all Canadians. I know you will continue this mission,

Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says

Andy Burnhamiran, U.K. Prime Minister
There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford, but of course it remains an ongoing, complex and serious police investigation, and of course we are working closely with our colleagues in the United States of America,

Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says

I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage,
We are guarding the pilot,

‘No amount of money’ would have avoided Stelco slowdown, job loss: CEO

Lourenco Goncalvesceo
I have been trying for too long to implement what’s called Fortress North America to create the preconditions to re-establish a bridge between United States and Canada. But I have been unable to convince the Canadian government on what to do,
Lourenco Goncalvesceo
I have been in this business for 45 years, so I have worked with so many different persons, Republicans and Democrats. Trump, then Biden, then Trump,
He quite literally said ‘nope,’ we don’t want your help unless it’s a blank cheque to the tune of billions with no conditions,
Lourenco Goncalvesceo
Stelco will continue to produce the same amount of steel. I will concentrate on hot-rolled steel, because there’s no market for galvanized steel,
Lourenco Goncalvesceo
I’m not shutting down, I’m not dismantling,
I bought Stelco based on the premise that Canada and the United States are friends. They were friends, when I closed the deal (in 2024),

Canada not going to apologize to Trump amid trade war, LeBlanc says

Trump made the comments from the Oval Office on Monday while speaking to reporters after being asked how recent trade developments between Canada and the U.S. will end, and after multiple rounds of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s counter-tariff measures

I’m not thinking that the government of Canada is going to apologize for standing up for Canadian workers, Canadian businesses, defending our economy,
Dominic LeBlancu.S. Trade Minister
We’re not negotiating detailed text as we were five, six weeks ago, but we remain in contact with them,
Donald Trumppresident
They’re going to come in and they’re going to say, ‘sir we are sorry,'

Carney says LNG Canada expansion offers ‘secure’ supply for Asia, Europe

This phase will double its export capacity from 14 to 28 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year, making it one of the world’s largest LNG facilities, and it is one of the five first developments referred to Ottawa’s major projects office last year

Trump’s Canadian booze ban will hurt American restaurants, U.S. body warns

This new ban on Canadian alcohol products will ripple throughout the U.S. hospitality sector at a time when restaurants, bars and retailers are preparing for the busy holiday season,
The best outcome remains a negotiated solution that gets American spirits and wine products back on Canadian shelves, preserves consumer choice for consumers on both sides of the border and allows U.S. and Canadian hospitality businesses to focus on growth rather than becoming collateral damage in a trade dispute beyond their control,

Canada watching OpenAI’s Australia hack ‘closely,’ officials say

Last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed details of the June hack, which targeted the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan

The Government of Canada is aware of the incident reported by the Government of Australia and is following developments closely. The security of Canadians and of the systems they rely on remains a top priority,

Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods

Rocío Sánchez Pérezmexican politician
Civil Protection told those of us here in San Carlos to evacuate because this is a high-risk area. With the current tides, the expected waves and the wind, the earthen barriers they built (to prevent flooding) could give way,
Polo is forecast to be near major hurricane strength when it reaches Baja California Sur later today, and is anticipated to be a hurricane when it makes landfall in mainland Mexico late tonight or early Tuesday morning,

Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’

On the contrary, it is precisely in the name of this inalienable dignity of the human person that we must reject the temptation to cause death under the guise of false compassion,
Pope Leo XIVpope
Your crutches, your wheelchairs and your hidden tears are not obstacles; instead, they are the very place where you are fully respected and welcomed,
Pope Leo XIVpope
What is legal is not necessarily moral,
He has given a message of hope for France, a message of hope and greatness for France, and renewal for France,

U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act

For operational security reasons we will not discuss specific force protection measures.”
For operational security reasons we will not discuss specific force protection measures,

Experts ask if Canada has enough Arctic diplomats

Natan Obedcanadian politician
The Arctic is a geopolitical hot spot,
The hybrid work model has demonstrated the department's ability to engage worldwide through technology... diminishing the relative advantage of operational staff located in the field,
I don't think that there is a more immediate and proximate security, economic and political interest for Canada and Canadians than the Arctic,
These figures were prepared for planning purposes... and may be temporarily higher than the actual costs incurred during implementation due to a number of factors, including employing fewer staff than originally planned,
You need to develop a cohort of people who actually have a deep understanding and knowledge of a very complex and diverse region,
I don’t think that there is a more immediate and proximate security, economic and political interest for Canada and Canadians than the Arctic,
The hybrid work model has demonstrated the department’s ability to engage worldwide through technology … diminishing the relative advantage of operational staff located in the field,
These figures were prepared for planning purposes … and may be temporarily higher than the actual costs incurred during implementation due to a number of factors, including employing fewer staff than originally planned,

B.C. Conservative leader ‘ready to rock’

I’m embarrassed by the fact that he has been my MLA, and I plan to remedy that,
Lorne Doerksoninterim leader
I’m certainly listening to anybody who has advice on how I might be able to change government in this province, right,
But the reality is that when you have an opportunity to sit with a past premier and a current premier and just have conversation and build relationships. … I think that’s a huge advantage,