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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Canada Strong” strategy vows to “unite” and “secure” the nation in the face of an ongoing trade war with the U. S. Canadians are encouraged to support his efforts to “stand up to” President Donald Trump and help “build a stronger Canada.”But Carney’s united front is being tested once more, following separatist Parti Québécois’ (PQ) win in Quebec’s provincial election on Monday. The win came just two weeks before Alberta is set to vote on Oct. 19 over whether to remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation. The PQ has already pledged its intention to hold a referendum on Quebec independence. “The courageous battle of Francophones to protect their language and culture will succeed when they have their own country,” said Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec’s incoming Premier, during his victory speech. However, Plamondon has vowed that no such referendum will be held “as long as Trump is President of the United States,” citing the political upheaval of the trade standoff. Even if he were to change his mind, holding a referendum without a majority in Quebec’s National Assembly would prove difficult, experts say.

The BC NDP scrapped a bridge plan in 2017 and instead planned an immersed tube tunnel. The plan to replace the George Massey Tunnel, built in the 1950s, has changed under successive governments.

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Christine Fréchette resigns as leader of the CAQPQ leader’s ‘pursuit of a referendum cost him a majority government’: analystQue. Conservative leader Duhaime on new caucusQue. Liberal leader Milliard as official opposition leaderQS leader Ghazal reacts to how the party faredPQ win minority, set to form government for first time in more than a decade

PoliticsMeetings between advocates of Alberta separation and American government officials don't have to be included in Canada's new foreign influence registry because they took place before the registry went into effect, says Canada's foreign influence watchdog. Fewer than 3 dozen submissions to registry received before deadlineElizabeth Thompson · CBC News · Posted: Oct 06, 2026 3:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 6Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner Anton Boegman says foreign agents are still being added to a new federal registry. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Meetings between advocates of Alberta separation and American government officials don't have to be included in Canada's new foreign influence registry because they took place before the registry went into effect, says Canada's foreign influence watchdog.