Canada: ‘Inconvenient Indian’ author Thomas King says he is not Indigenous

Canadian beekeepers are urging the government of Ottawa to impose a ban on the importation of bees from outside North America. This call comes as a response to the alarming spread of a parasitic mite that poses a significant threat to bee populations and, consequently, the agricultural ecosystem dependent on these pollinators.

Canada’s industry minister has indicated that a decision regarding Anglo American’s proposed takeover of Teck Resources will be made in the coming months, but has expressed that the commitments made by Anglo American thus far are insufficient.

Meta has proposed new regulations to the Canadian federal government aimed at implementing age verification at the app store level, shifting the responsibility for compliance onto other companies. This initiative reflects ongoing concerns about the safety and privacy of younger users in digital spaces.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering attending the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, as the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare to co-host the tournament. This comes amid stalled trade talks between Canada and the U.S., raising questions about the future of economic relations.

A polar vortex is moving south from the Arctic, resulting in a harsh early start to winter across many regions of Canada. This large area of low pressure is expected to bring significantly colder temperatures and adverse weather conditions.

U.S. Senator Angus King has expressed concern over the ongoing tariffs affecting trade between the United States and Canada, highlighting a growing cultural divide, particularly in Maine, which shares borders with New Brunswick and Quebec. This rift is seen as detrimental to the longstanding relationship between the two nations.

In May 2023, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire in Donnie Creek, British Columbia, which rapidly spread due to dry conditions, becoming one of the largest fires in the province's history. Despite the arrival of winter, the fire smouldered underground, reemerging as a 'zombie fire' the following spring and continuing to burn until August 2024.

Canada and G7 security ministers have committed to a collaborative effort to combat organized crime, highlighting the ruthless nature of transnational criminal organizations that pursue profit, power, and influence through corruption and violence.