Canada’s Top Political and Trade Shifts You Need to Know

Key Canadian political, trade, and economic stories driving the headlines today.

Operation Medusa, 20 years later: how a key battle shaped Canada’s Afghan war experience Operation Medusa: Canada’s largest battle in Afghanistan and its lasting impact A gripping look at courage, loss, and how this fight reshaped the war Two more B.C. Conservative MLAs leave caucus B.C. Conservatives caucus crisis deepens as two MLAs quit the party. See why Wilson and McInnis are leaving and what it means for Findlay. Six More Byelections Ahead Will Test Liberal Momentum Liberal Party byelections highlight Carney's momentum ahead of more key tests More contests in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan could shift voter sentiment Canada to extend federal gas tax holiday until 2027 Gasoline and diesel tax holiday extended to Jan. 31, 2027 See how the phased return could affect fuel costs and household budgets How provinces differ on American alcohol sales in Canada U.S. alcohol in Canada: see which provinces kept, pulled, or resumed sales Track how each region responded and why shoppers are turning local Republicans back Trump in Canada trade dispute Republican tariffs on Canada are splitting GOP support as midterm risks grow See how lawmakers are defending Trump while worrying about prices and 2026 Winnipeg woman rescues father and toddler from Red River Winnipeg river rescue hero saves toddler and father from Red River in North End Woman says she is recovering after CPR, bravery, and a dramatic rescue Mexico issues arrest warrants in alleged condo scam case Mexican fraud warrants target condoflip suspects in Playa del Carmen Canadian couple seeks answers as court cases move forward in Mexico Political stress may affect health, researchers say Political news stress can harm sleep, mood and appetite, researchers say. Limit exposure, spot warning signs and protect your mental wellbeing.