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May 24, 2026
Do U.S. Automakers Have a Future in Canada?
Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.
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May 6, 2026
Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.
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May 5, 2026
Louise Arbour Named as Canada’s Governor General
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appointment of Louise Arbour, a former Supreme Court justice, as governor general, sends a message beyond Canada.
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April 28, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.
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April 27, 2026
Canada Setting Up Sovereign Wealth Fund
Canada’s sovereign wealth fund will be far smaller than ones in other oil-producing nations like Norway and the Middle East.
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April 17, 2026
Carney Courts Investors to Reduce Canada’s Economic Dependence on U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has set up a meeting and a new office to speed project approvals and make Canada more attractive to investors.
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April 14, 2026
Canada Special Elections 2026 Results: Carney’s Liberal Party Gains Majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.
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April 13, 2026
Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.
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March 26, 2026
Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO’s 2% Spending Target
Trump and other American presidents have criticized Canada for failing to meet the alliance’s military spending minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product.
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March 23, 2026
For Canadians, Another Reason to Avoid Traveling to the U.S.
The collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck in New York brought the shortcomings of U.S. traffic control in focus.
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March 17, 2026
As Carney Seeks New Alliances for Canada, He Looks Away on Human Rights
Canada’s prime minister chooses pragmatism in a turbulent world, which means doing business with countries that do not share Canada’s democratic values. Some critics see this as weakness.
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March 13, 2026
Canada Plans Military Expansion in Arctic, Following Trump Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.
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March 6, 2026
Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia
The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending.
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February 28, 2026
Carney Visiting India, Australia and Japan to Build Canada’s ‘Middle Power’ Bonds
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India, Australia and Japan seeking deals to strengthen his country’s links to Indo-Pacific powers and break Canada’s dependence on the United States.
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