EU Backs Plan for Canada to Become ‘Associate Member’

The European Commission president has backed proposals for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”, signalling plans for closer cooperation between the two sides. Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that Europe should consider “opening the door” to Canada through deeper ties across several strategic sectors. Canadian Prime Minister…

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Four Canadian Hockey Players Remain Suspended After Acquittal

Four Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges will remain barred from representing the country internationally after an independent appeals board found that they violated Hockey Canada’s code of conduct. The decision concerns Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Carter Hart, who, along with Alex Formenton, were accused of sexually assaulting a woman…

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Canada Marks National Day as Separatist Movements Test Unity

Canadians are marking National Day 2026, but celebrations come as Prime Minister Mark Carney faces growing pressure to preserve the country’s unity. Two separatist movements are gaining momentum. In Alberta, voters will hold a referendum on provincial sovereignty in October. In Quebec, the separatist Parti Québécois is leading opinion polls ahead of provincial elections and…

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