Global News & Trends
Statistics Canada will release the Labour Force Survey for September 2026 on Oct. 9, 2026. Economists and markets will look for signs about whether hiring momentum is slowing, how participation is shifting across provinces, and what the data means for Bank of Canada policy.
Global Affairs Canada said it revised its participation at an EU DisinfoLab conference in Vilnius after panels were reframed, a move that followed reported lobbying by the U.S. State Department and has prompted debate over research independence and alliance politics.
Ottawa and New Delhi say they will step up coordination on transnational crime, terrorism, cyber threats and extradition following a senior security dialogue in New Delhi, a development Ottawa frames as part of rebuilding ties.
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation and Carry the Kettle First Nation have formally asked Bell Canada and governments to pause construction of a large AI data centre near Regina, citing inadequate consultation, potential impacts on water and treaty rights, and the need for environmental and cultural assessments.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU has failed to enter the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania parliament after winning just 4.9% of the vote, while the AfD finished first and the SPD placed a close second.
The WHO is warning of a potential global shortage of 11.1 million health workers by 2030, while around a quarter of doctors are expected to retire within the next decade as ageing populations increase demand for care.