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Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
July 1, 2026Alberta separatists say looming Carney majority helps their cause - Reuters
Alberta separatists say looming Carney majority helps their cause Reuters
April 10, 2026How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark
Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
April 4, 2026Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
Senior party members in western Canada have distanced themselves from Avi Lewis over his stance against new oil and gas development.
March 30, 2026King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs
Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
March 13, 2026A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India
The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.
February 28, 2026Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
The once debt-free province says a dramatic rise in population, coupled with low oil prices, is to blame for the sobering financial outlook.
February 27, 2026