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Donald Trump's tariffs on part of US-Canada trade have hit Michigan's border towns, including Port Huron, and become a central theme of the campaign ahead of the November 3 midterms. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers differ in their assessments, while the state's auto industry records a declining share of American cars on the Canadian market.
Javlon TursunovCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Ankara on the first-ever bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey. He and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the elevation of relations to a strategic partnership, signed three documents — on defence, aviation and energy — and agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement by the end of 2026, aiming to raise trade turnover from $3 billion to $10 billion.
Sevara AzamovaThe European Commission has offered Canada the status of the EU's first 'associated member'. The details of the new status are to be defined at the summit in Montreal on 29–30 October and by 2027. The partnership will cover trade, defence, technology, energy and critical raw materials. The EU–Canada rapprochement is taking place against the backdrop of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's efforts to reshape Britain's relations with the EU after Brexit.
Javlon TursunovPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative elections from November 28, 2026 to September 11, 2027, canceling the first parliamentary elections in 20 years. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that 'many' are responsible for the problems in Palestine and pledged to continue supporting free elections and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Sevara AzamovaCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a $6.2 billion aid package: $3.7 billion for steelmakers and $1.8 billion for automakers. The announcement coincided with layoffs at the Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Hamilton. The US Embassy accused Canadian politicians of influencing the midterm elections — both sides rejected the claims.
Sevara AzamovaCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in Turkey on October 22–23 for an official visit at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkey's Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran, the countries plan to elevate relations to the level of strategic partnership and sign a number of cooperation agreements.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, the Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal announced that new evidence confirms the use of AI in writing Thélisson Aurélien's novel, contrary to his earlier assurances. The publisher has abandoned the reprinting of the book and further cooperation with the author. The scandal began after accusations from the “Balance ton Claude” account on X.
Sevara AzamovaBrussels is turning to allies outside the EU, primarily Canada and the UK, asking them to increase support for Kyiv. According to Politico, partners were expected to provide €45 billion, but funds are arriving slowly. On October 16, Zelensky requested €70 billion from Europe, which, according to La Repubblica, shocked Europeans.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to preliminary referendum results, more than two-thirds of Alberta voters chose for the province to remain part of Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a choice of unity, and Forever Canadian campaign organizer Thomas Lukaszuk said the result would 'send a very strong signal to the world.' The vote took place against the backdrop of a trade conflict with the US and Trump's statements about turning Canada into the 51st state.
Javlon TursunovCanada's Ambassador to Ankara Marcel Leble said that the first-ever official visit of a Canadian prime minister to Turkey (October 21–23) will mark the launch of a strategic partnership: a joint declaration by Erdogan and Carney, an action plan on energy, defence and nuclear cooperation, the start of free trade negotiations in November, and an air transport agreement.
Sevara AzamovaImporter Gellert Global Group challenged the 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods in the US Court of International Trade. The plaintiff argues that the duties, imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, exceed presidential authority and demands that they be declared unlawful, collection stopped, and amounts paid refunded with interest.
Javlon TursunovResidents of the Canadian province of Alberta, in a referendum on Monday, October 19, 2026, rejected by an overwhelming majority — 75.5% — a plan to advance toward a binding independence referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a victory for unity, and Premier Danielle Smith promised not to hold a new referendum. However, separatist leaders, including Jeff Rath, said the movement will continue, and experts warn that deep-seated grievances in the province persist.
Javlon TursunovPreliminary results show more than two-thirds of Alberta voters rejected holding a binding referendum on secession from Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a clear choice, but separatist leaders said they would continue the fight. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who supported the unity vote, faced criticism for lowering the petition threshold.
Javlon TursunovCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the first-ever official bilateral visit by a Canadian leader to Türkiye. In Ankara he will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss political, diplomatic and defense cooperation, and in Istanbul he will meet Turkish businesspeople. The visit follows the start of free trade agreement negotiations, with a short-term trade turnover goal of $7–8 billion and a long-term goal of $10 billion.
Javlon TursunovAlberta voters rejected a plan to hold a binding referendum on the province's secession from Canada. Despite the defeat, separatist leader Jeffrey Rath said at a party in Edmonton that the movement had 'already won' and announced plans to take control of the United Conservative Party of Alberta and form a government.
Sevara AzamovaIn an advisory referendum held on October 19, a majority of residents of the Canadian province of Alberta voted for the province to remain in Canada rather than begin a constitutional process leading to a binding referendum on secession. According to preliminary data from Elections Alberta, 76.2–77% of voters supported remaining in the federation. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the result a choice of unity, while separatist leader Jeffrey Rath said he would continue the fight.
Sevara AzamovaIn the western Canadian province of Alberta, voting has concluded on an advisory referendum about starting the legal process to prepare a binding referendum on secession from Canada. About 1.4 million of 3.1 million voters cast their ballots early. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the vote dangerous amid a trade conflict with the US; according to polls, less than a quarter of the province's residents support independence.
Otabek YusupovA major fire broke out on October 18 at around 16:00 local time at the training range of the Canadian base Wainwright in Alberta, killing four service members. According to authorities, 39 people were hospitalized, at least 19 of them in critical condition. Due to abnormally strong winds, the fire traveled about a kilometer in 30–60 seconds. The cause of the blaze is being investigated; the investigation is being conducted by the military investigation service with RCMP support; terrorism has been ruled out.
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