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The Ottawa Senators have named defenceman Thomas Chabot as their new captain, following Brady Tkachuk's departure from the club. The announcement comes amid a busy stretch of NHL scores and off-season news that hockey fans across Canada and the United States are following closely, with roster changes reshaping several teams ahead of the upcoming season.
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Tensions between Washington and Ottawa over tariffs and trade rules are drawing renewed attention, with discussions focusing on the economic impact for both countries and the wider risk to North American supply chains. Commenters are debating the political motives behind the dispute and what retaliatory measures could mean for consumers and cross-border industries.
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Discussion in Alberta has turned to the idea of a provincial separation referendum, with calls to put the question of leaving Canada to a public vote. Supporters frame it as a democratic matter of Alberta's place in the federation, while critics warn it would create deep constitutional and economic uncertainty for the province and the country.
- 4Carney Accuses US Steelmaker of Betraying Canadian Workersβπ UPDATE Carney Accuses US Steelmaker of Betraying Canadian Workers After Layoffs Deloitte has lowered Canada's growth f
Mark Carney has accused a US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers following layoffs, amid escalating trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. Deloitte has cut Canada's growth forecast for next year by 20 percent, citing new US import bans on Canadian products. The downgrade adds concrete economic data to the ongoing tariff dispute, intensifying scrutiny of the trade conflict's impact on Canadian jobs and industry.
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro escalated tensions with Ottawa, telling Canadian lobbyists to 'get the hell out of the United States' and warning that Canada would 'pay even more dearly' if it interfered in upcoming US midterm elections. The remarks, reported by Bloomberg, Politico and CBC, come amid ongoing trade disputes between the Trump administration and Canada, and are drawing wide attention on both sides of the border.
- 6Canada urged to build a military space strategy for the ArcticβΌDefending the high ground - Why Canada urgently needs a military space strategy to protect the Arctic: Joe Varner for Inside Policy
Joe Varner, writing for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Inside Policy, argues that Canada urgently needs a military space strategy to defend its Arctic. He contends that satellites for surveillance, communication and missile warning are increasingly vital to securing Canada's northern sovereignty, and that Ottawa currently lacks a coherent approach to protecting its interests in space over the region.
- 7Mark Carney Slams US Trade Stance as Canadian Tariffs Take Effectββ‘ NEWS Mark Carney Criticizes US Trade Stance as Canadian Tariffs Loom Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accus
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accused the US government of prioritizing 'memes' and 'shade' over serious trade discussions, as new Canadian tariffs come into force. The remarks sharpen diplomatic friction between Ottawa and Washington, with critics arguing the US approach is trivializing high-stakes trade policy while concrete tariff measures affect Canadian goods.
- 8Canada cast as the villain in US disputesβLe mΓ©chant Canada π¨π¦ π / The Bad Canada π¨π¦ π π¨π¦ English version below. π Si les Γtats-pas-si-unis que Γ§a ne veulent plus
A bilingual French-English commentary titled 'The Bad Canada' is circulating, arguing that if the United States no longer wants Canada, Canadians are content to let Americans deal with the consequences of their own isolationism. The author pushes back against Canada being framed negatively, reflecting wider frustration over trade and political tensions between Ottawa and Washington, with some in Quebec voicing skepticism toward their southern neighbour.
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has issued a warning to Canada about interfering in elections, according to Politico. The remark adds to tensions between Washington and Ottawa, with officials and commentators weighing what form of interference was being referenced and whether it signals a broader dispute between the two neighbouring governments.
- 10Canadian critics blame Ottawa spending for shrinkflationβOttawa overspending shrinks your paycheque. Shrinkflation is caused by endless government money printing. Cut federal sp
A Canadian political commentator is arguing that federal overspending and money printing are driving shrinkflation and eroding paycheques, calling for cuts to federal spending so Canadians keep more of what they earn. The claim ties rising prices and shrinking package sizes directly to government fiscal policy, a position that fits the ongoing Canadian debate over inflation, deficits and the cost of living.
- 11US Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcyclesββ‘ NEWS US Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol, and Motorcycles The United States has implemented import bans on C
The United States has implemented import bans on Canadian dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles, effective September 29. The move marks an escalation in trade tensions between the two countries and follows Canada's earlier imposition of 20 billion dollars in retaliatory measures. The tariffs target sectors significant to Canadian exports, and observers are watching for how Ottawa responds and what the dispute means for broader North American trade relations.
- 12Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workersβCarney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accused a US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after the company announced layoffs that Canadian officials link to President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel. Carney's comments sharpen tensions between Ottawa and Washington over trade policy and its impact on Canadian jobs, and the story is drawing wide attention in Canada and beyond.
- 13Ottawa urged not to abandon electric vehicle policyβOpinion: Ottawa must not abandon electric vehicles to align with Washington
A Globe and Mail opinion piece argues that Canada's federal government should resist pressure to scale back its electric vehicle commitments in order to align with policy shifts in Washington. The piece contends that Canada's EV strategy should be set by Canadian interests rather than American political changes, amid ongoing debate over the future of electric vehicle targets and subsidies in North America.