Danielle Smith vowed in a televised address she will not hold another Alberta referendum on separation: "I will honour this mandate." The full story, the numbers, and what the vow really means.
Senator Pamela Wallin has resigned from the Senate effective Oct. 18, nearly two years before mandatory retirement — saying it was simply "time to move on." What she said, the scandal, and her last fight.
Food Banks Canada's 2026 HungerCount reports a record 2.35 million monthly food bank visits — up 117% since 2019. One-third are children; nearly 1 in 5 clients is employed.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer cut Canada's 2026 growth forecast to 0.9% and projected a $63.3B deficit, warning permanent U.S. tariffs could shrink GDP 1.4% and cost 185,000 jobs.
Canada's work permit freeze just got bigger: ESDC added Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines–Niagara, Regina and Lethbridge to the low-wage LMIA refusal list from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. Only 11 cities in the country are still open. Here's the full list, the unemployment rates, and what it means for foreign workers.
The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level since Sept 23 as swap markets now price an 80% chance the Bank of Canada raises interest rates on October 28.
Starting Oct 20, 2026, Canada's federally regulated employers can’t pay part-timers or temp workers less for the same work. Who’s covered — and who’s not.
Gavin McKenna's first NHL power-play goal beat the Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Oct 19, snapping Toronto's three-game losing streak. Auston Matthews had a goal and two assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves. Final score, highlights and what it means.
Mark Carney's Liberals lead the Conservatives 48% to 33% in Leger's October poll — and EKOS finds a 21-point gap. Carney's approval is near two-thirds, unity numbers are rising, but affordability remains the government's weak spot. Full breakdown of the latest Canada federal polls.