Canada avoids recession as GDP climbs in the 3rd quarter

Iran has announced its decision to boycott the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., due to a visa dispute. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of the preparations for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A woman from British Columbia, Bajwa, aims to become the youngest Canadian to successfully climb the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each continent. She plans to achieve this record by the age of 25, allowing herself ample time to enjoy the experiences and views from each summit along the way.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached an agreement with Alberta to develop a new heavy oil pipeline from the province's oil sands to the Pacific coast, a project that is expected to face significant opposition, particularly from First Nations groups and environmental advocates.

Canada has announced a rollback of climate regulations, including the elimination of an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, as part of a deal with Alberta aimed at boosting investments in the energy industry. This decision has sparked criticism from environmental advocates and raises concerns about the country's commitment to climate goals.

Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada has no plans to re-engage with Iran, emphasizing the country's focus on preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and encouraging diplomatic engagement with the United States.

Ottawa and Alberta have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project that will transport bitumen from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast, aiming to increase capacity by 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day for export to Asia.

A catastrophic fire engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 44 fatalities and approximately 279 individuals reported missing. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations as the situation continues to unfold.

The Canadian government has announced new support measures for the lumber and steel industries, which have been adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States. This initiative comes amid stalled trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington, highlighting ongoing tensions in trade relations.