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- 1Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses▼Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses | CTV National News for Sept. 23, 2026
Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, citing ongoing human rights abuses. The measures were reported on CTV National News on September 23, 2026, and are drawing attention to Canada's stance toward Tehran. Details on which individuals or entities are targeted have not yet been widely reported, and reaction from Iran or other governments remains limited so far.
- 2Carney says he can't guarantee India won't be involved in Canadian crimes●Carney says he cannot guarantee India will no longer be involved in crimes in Canada https:// nationalpost.com/news/poli
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he cannot guarantee India will no longer be involved in criminal activity in Canada. His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic tensions over allegations of Indian government involvement in a killing on Canadian soil. The remarks are drawing attention in both Canada and India, where relations remain strained and the future of cooperation between the two governments is being closely questioned.
- 3Canada extends temporary border measures over Ebola outbreak▼Government of Canada extends temporary border measures in response to Ebola disease outbreak
The Government of Canada has extended temporary border measures introduced in response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak. The measures, first brought in to limit the spread of the virus, will remain in place as health authorities continue monitoring the situation. The announcement was published on the official Canada.ca government website.
- 4Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals in Canada●Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada
A judge has ordered the Canadian government to release confidential records about Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada after the Second World War. The ruling could shed light on how hundreds of war criminals were allowed into the country and why their files remained sealed for decades, reviving debate over Canada's postwar immigration record and official secrecy.
- 5Critics attack push to end UK pension triple-lock●Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension. They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spen
A claim circulating online argues that neoliberals want to scrap the triple-lock on the UK state pension, accusing them of keeping wages low and leaving millions in poverty. The post cites government pension spending as a share of GDP across G7 countries, showing the UK and Canada lowest at 4.7%, compared with Italy at 12.8% and France at 12%. Supporters of the triple-lock say it protects pensioners; critics say it is fiscally unsustainable.
- 6Canada's Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly Debate▼Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs took the floor at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivering the country's statement as part of the annual general debate. The address comes as world leaders use the high-level week to lay out their governments' positions on conflicts, climate and multilateral cooperation.
- 7New York Times Publishes Full Interview Transcript With Mark Carney●A Transcript From The Times Interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/world
The New York Times has published the full transcript of its interview with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, released on September 27, 2026. The transcript gives readers unedited access to Carney's answers on questions facing his government, and the interview itself is drawing attention among readers following Canadian politics and the prime minister's policy positions.
- 8Climate groups say Bill C-39 guts Canada's environmental policy●# canada Bill C-39 dismantles Canada’s environmental policy ‘beyond anything we’ve ever seen,’ say climate groups While
Canadian climate organizations are raising the alarm over Bill C-39, arguing the legislation would dismantle the country's environmental protections to an extent they describe as unprecedented. Greenpeace campaigners say the bill hands cabinet unchecked discretion to override environmental laws, while Senator Clément Gignac has defended the measure. Critics warn the bill could let the government bypass existing environmental review requirements with minimal oversight.
- 9Report: Alberta failed Cargill workers during COVID-19 outbreak●Alberta ‘failed’ Cargill workers amid COVID-19 outbreak with inaction, overconfidence: report
A new report concludes the Alberta government failed workers at the Cargill meat-processing plant, saying inaction and overconfidence worsened the COVID-19 outbreak there. The plant became one of North America's largest workplace coronavirus clusters, with hundreds of employees infected. The findings renew criticism of provincial oversight of workplace safety during the pandemic and calls for accountability.
- 10NDP's Kwan rejects Trump claim Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration●Jenny Kwan, the NDP's Immigration and Citizenship Critic, was asked about Trump's comments about Canada "destroying itse
Jenny Kwan, the NDP's Immigration and Citizenship Critic, responded to Donald Trump's comments that Canada is destroying itself through immigration. She refuted the claim, but also voiced disagreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent more restrictive immigration policies, suggesting the government is blaming immigrants rather than addressing real pressures.
- 11Bill C-39 would give Canada broadest strike intervention powers in G7●Bill C-39 would give Canadian government broadest strike intervention powers in G7
Canada's Bill C-39 would grant the federal government sweeping powers to intervene in labour disputes and end strikes, the broadest such authority among G7 countries, according to the Canadian Labour Congress. The union body is warning that the legislation would undermine workers' collective bargaining rights and set a precedent for government interference in free collective bargaining.
- 12Canada's New Housing Strategy Puts Rents and Homebuilding in Focus●Canada Housing Market: What Does the Latest Government Housing Strategy Mean for Rents, Homebuilding and Investors?
Canada's federal government has unveiled its latest housing strategy, prompting analysis of what it means for rents, homebuilding and real estate investors. Commentary so far centres on whether the plan can boost supply fast enough to ease affordability pressures in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, and how developers and landlords may respond to new incentives and rules.
- 13Clearwater Seafoods co-founder bets on prefab housing in Canada▼Why a co-founder of Clearwater Seafoods is betting prefab housing has a bright future in Canada
A co-founder of Clearwater Seafoods is investing in prefab housing, arguing factory-built homes could play a major role in easing Canada's housing shortage. The move ties a well-known seafood industry figure to the country's push for faster, cheaper construction methods as federal and provincial governments look for ways to boost housing supply.
- 14Amnesty urges action on wildfires threatening First Nations communities●Demand Action on Wildfire Response and Help Protect First Nations Communities
Amnesty International Canada is calling on governments to take stronger action on wildfire response and to better protect First Nations communities, which are often among the hardest hit by intensifying fire seasons in Canada. The appeal ties emergency preparedness to Indigenous rights, urging authorities to ensure affected communities receive adequate resources, evacuation support and long-term protection.
- 15Canada's updated US travel advisory carries a hidden insurance trigger▼Canada's updated US travel advisory carries a coverage trigger most travellers don't know exists
Canada has updated its travel advisory for the United States, and insurance specialists point out it carries a coverage trigger most travellers don't know exists. Travellers may be unaware that their travel insurance terms can be affected by a government advisory change, potentially leaving trips to the US with gaps in protection.
- 16Parkland report says immigration survey questions scapegoat minorities▼Parkland report finds immigration questions meant to scapegoat minorities
The Parkland Institute has released a report finding that immigration-related questions posed in a public survey were designed to scapegoat minorities, according to the St. Albert Gazette. The Alberta-based think tank argues the framing of the questions shifts blame for social and economic problems onto immigrant communities. The report has drawn attention to how governments and pollsters word immigration consultations.