The Bank of Canada left its target for the overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on September 2, 2026, saying Canada’s economic recovery has broadened but faces increased…
World
September 2, 2026
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Iran launched missiles and drones toward Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq’s Kurdistan Region on September 2 after a new wave of U.S. strikes in Iran, widening the immediate…
The Liberal Party won all three federal byelections held on August 31, including a seat in Quebec that had previously been held by the Conservatives, according to Elections…
Canada
September 1, 2026
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The Liberal Party won all three federal byelections held on August 31, 2026, retaining seats in Toronto and North Vancouver while capturing the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord…
World
September 1, 2026
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The United States said it completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, September 1, after a month in which there had been no…
Canada
August 31, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on August 31 that Dominic Barton will become chair of Invest in Canada’s board of directors and Gurinder Grewal will become chief executive…
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice on August 31, 2026, temporarily stopped the province’s new cash bail requirements while it considers a constitutional challenge brought by two legal…
World
August 31, 2026
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The United States said it carried out a limited strike against Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces on Larak Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, late on August 30, and…
Canada
August 14, 2026
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Canadian and U.S. negotiators ended August 14 without announcing an agreement to reduce existing tariffs or prevent new American duties scheduled to begin on August 19.
World
August 14, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 14, 2026, that he would “pretty soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after what he…