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Canada's premiers are urging the federal government to provide clarity on the future of the RCMP and to begin negotiations promptly with jurisdictions that intend to retain the RCMP as their primary police force.

Ottawa is investigating the arrest of a Canadian intern at NATO in Belgium on spying charges. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has committed to pursuing the matter, though the suspect's identity remains unnamed.

Ecuador and Canada signed a free-trade agreement in Ottawa on July 24, 2026, aiming to eliminate tariffs on 99.6% of Ecuadorian exports once ratified. The agreement covers CAD$2.0 billion in bilateral merchandise trade in 2025, spanning goods, services, investment, and environmental protections.

Ottawa has disclosed the text of a controversial agreement with the U.S. to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge near Windsor, Ont. The deal has become a focal point of recent political tensions.

Tamara Lich, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, is seeking court permission to travel internationally, including a Caribbean cruise and a visit to the White House. She is in Ottawa to request these travel authorizations.

Mainland Chinese immigrants purchased an estimated C$5.7 billion in Canadian homes in 2023, becoming a key non-local investor group amid a ban on foreign homebuyers. The ban, extended until 2027, excludes students, foreign workers, and permanent residents.

Federal Minister Eleanor Olszewski is defending Ottawa's response to hundreds of wildfires in Ontario, which have caused evacuations and prompted urgent government support requests. The minister asserts that nothing went wrong with the federal reaction to the crisis.

First Nations chiefs are urging federal and provincial governments to safeguard treaty rights amid concerns over threats from Alberta separatism. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has called for action to protect these rights.

Canada will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles built by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has passed an emergency resolution urging Canada to criminalize residential school denialism. The organization, representing chiefs nationwide, is holding its annual general assembly in Ottawa this week.

Canadian police in Ontario have urged the public not to bring unexploded World War II-era hand grenades to police stations. The Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa clarified that individuals who find such items should contact local authorities instead of transporting them, allowing specialized Explosives Disposal Units to handle the situation safely.

Ottawa's general manager of emergency and protective services apologized for setting off unused Canada Day fireworks eight days later without public notice. The surprise fireworks caused public concern and required an official apology.

Alberta's government, Ottawa, and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum to advance the Pathways carbon capture and storage project, which is a prerequisite for moving forward with a new West Coast pipeline.

The Calgary Stampede has concluded, and Ottawa is preparing for an Alberta referendum scheduled for the fall.

Canada faces an upcoming challenge to justify its NATO defense funding plans as Britain's political instability highlights the risks of defense spending without fiscal credibility. Ottawa must disclose details this fall to address public trust concerns.

Convoy leader Tamara Lich attended a July 4 party at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Ottawa. She required permission from her parole officer to attend and is serving a conditional sentence following a mischief conviction in October 2025.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra mentioned Canada's provincial bans on American alcohol during a Fourth of July speech in Ottawa. His comments were part of a political message, accompanied by a flyover of American F-35 fighter jets.

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson states a second pipeline to the West Coast is a 'good investment' for the federal government but cannot specify how much Ottawa would be responsible for financially.

Canada’s Carney has secured a deal for a pipeline project aimed at expanding oil exports beyond the United States. Ottawa states the pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.

British Columbia and Ottawa are set to announce a multibillion-dollar resource deal. The agreement involves significant financial investment in resource-related projects.

Ottawa is relaunching the federal greener homes grant in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia after a hiatus. The program aims to support home retrofits in these provinces.

Ottawa added retired judge Corrine Sparks to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion after facing criticism for lacking Black representation. Sparks is the first Nova Scotian of African descent appointed to the province's judiciary.

The Falkland Islands Government has urged Canada to support the Islanders' right to self-determination at the Organization of American States (OAS) assembly in Panama. Two members of the archipelago's Legislative Assembly recently visited Ottawa to seek backing from officials and lawmakers.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference in Ottawa following the conclusion of Parliament's spring sitting. He answered questions from journalists during the event.

The federal government is expected to announce the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories as a project of national interest. This designation process is being initiated by Ottawa.

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to a 10-hour annual cap, implemented by the federal government in spring. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for the policy's reversal, but with limited success.

The World Zionist Organization, an entity collaborating with the Israeli government on expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, was removed from a draft sanctions list by Canada before its release. The draft list was intended to target entities linked to West Bank settlements.

The Canadian federal government tabled a bill to tighten the ban on imports made with forced labour, responding to a U.S. tariff threat. The legislation aims to change how Canada restricts such products.

Trump’s Canada envoy, Pete Hoekstra, urges Canada to abandon retaliation threats as Ottawa works to preserve the USMCA trade pact. The envoy is reportedly encouraged by a shift in tone from Carney regarding the U.S.

Canada is attempting to re-enter U.S. trade negotiations with a 'Trumpian sales pitch' strategy. Ottawa's 'Fortress North America' approach responds to being excluded from discussions on a new trade pact involving the U.S. and Mexico.

Canadian businesses complying with CUSMA avoided U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, but some face compliance challenges. A puzzle company co-owner in Ottawa described the process as a 'nightmare' despite the tariff exemption.

Ottawa is considering a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens, which could total more than 100 aircraft, according to sources. The article does not provide further details on the decision-making process or timeline.

The Canadian federal government is considering a mixed fleet of 72-88 U.S.-made F-35s and potentially 72 Saab Gripens, which could total over 100 aircraft. This plan may create up to 9,000 jobs and be the largest industrial project in Canada.

A young child is in critical condition after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Ottawa. This incident marks the third balcony fall in the city in the past month.

The federal finance minister is defending the government's budget projections despite a budgetary watchdog expressing doubts about Ottawa's ability to meet a key fiscal target.

The federal government has instructed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to review its recent decision to triple streaming services' financial contributions to Canadian domestic content. Ottawa is seeking a reassessment of the policy, which mandates higher payments from streamers for Cancon.

The Bank of Canada warns against overreacting to a technical recession indicator. The statement is attributed to the central bank's location in Ottawa.

A retired major is urging Ottawa to fulfill a five-year-old promise to help an Afghan man fleeing the Taliban. The Afghan man is evading ICE in the U.S. while struggling to reach Canada for safety.

Steven Guilbeault's resignation is reported to weaken Prime Minister Carney. The event occurred at the House of Commons in Ottawa on May 27, 2026.

The federal government will establish an independent military honours review board to reassess Afghanistan-era bravery cases, including whether Pte. Jess Larochelle should receive the country's highest battlefield decoration.