Canada Faces Big Shifts: Population, Politics, and Payments

Canada’s population fell in the first quarter of 2026 Canada population declines as immigration slows and deaths outpace births See what Statistics Canada’s latest estimates mean for growth, GDP and regions Liberals move to speed up legislation before summer recess Liberals use time allocation to speed bills before summer recess Opposition says the rush cuts debate as MPs face key votes Carney says he held several talks with Trump at G7 G7 summit: Carney and Trump discussed trade, AI, Ukraine, and the Iran deal Get the key takeaways from ÉvianlesBains and Canada’s next moves on trade Alberta to issue $100 energy rebate to eligible residents Alberta energy rebate offers eligible residents a onetime taxfree $100 payment Apply July 1 to claim your share, with income rules and taxfiling requirements Why some homeowners are facing a mortgage payment squeeze Mortgage renewals in Canada are pushing pandemic borrowers into higher payments now See why rising rates and a weaker market are squeezing homeowners nationwide Committee recommends keeping mental illness excluded from MAID MAID exclusion for mental illness remains recommended in Canada Committee urges an indefinite ban as Ottawa reviews expansion and safeguards NATO seeks credible defence spending plans ahead of summit NATO defence spending plan pressures Canada ahead of July summit and 5% target Rutte wants clear roadmaps; see how Ottawa’s pledge and U.S. tensions could shift policy