Canada News Update: Population, LNG, Environment, and Global Affairs

Canada’s population grew slightly in 2025 after StatsCan revision Canada population growth rebounded in 2025, rising 280,810 after revised data See how weaker growth and lower immigration targets could shape Canada’s outlook LNG Canada expansion approved in Kitimat LNG Canada Phase 2 expands Kitimat LNG exports, boosting jobs and Canada’s energy role. See why the major investment matters for markets, emissions, and the economy. Critics say Carney bill could weaken environmental safeguards Building Canada Strong Act sparks warnings over weaker environmental safeguards See how the bill could speed approvals while changing key federal protections. Canadaled biodiversity deal faces funding shortfall, report says Biodiversity agreement progress is real, but 2030 targets still look out of reach Canada's role, marine protection and funding gaps shape the next conservation push U.S. forces to withdraw from Iraq after more than two decades Iraq withdrawal ends U.S. military presence after two decades of conflict See what the exit means for security, Iranbacked factions, and ISIS risks 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide linked to infections, study suggests Cancer infections linked to 2.3M new cases in 2024, led by H. pylori and HPV See which infections drive risk and why prevention, screening, and vaccines matter