CBC Politics
Alberta to hold fall referendum on whether to have binding referendum on separating from Canada
Alberta is setting up a two-step process toward a potential separation vote, with Premier Danielle Smith announcing a fall referendum asking residents whether they want a binding vote on leaving Canada. The move marks the most serious institutional push for Alberta independence in the province's history. If the preliminary vote succeeds, it would trigger a formal, binding referendum on severing ties with the federal government.
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Globe and Mail
Canada-Israel relations are the worst they have ever been, ambassador says
Canada-Israel relations have hit an all-time low, according to Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed, who pointed to a sharp shift in tone under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Moed noted that Carney's messaging on Israel has diverged significantly from that of his predecessors. The remarks underscore a growing diplomatic rift between the two longtime allies at a particularly volatile moment in the Middle East.
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Globe and Mail
Carney calls Alberta essential to Canada as province faces separation referendum
Mark Carney is making a direct appeal to Alberta as the province edges closer to a separation referendum, calling it an indispensable part of the Canadian federation. The Prime Minister framed Ottawa's response as a unity push rather than a concession to pressure, signaling the federal government intends to engage rather than concede. The standoff puts Carney's early leadership to the test and raises serious questions about the durability of Confederation.
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CBC Politics
Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO spending road map, F-35 decision
Canada's strained relationship with Washington took another hit Thursday as Pentagon officials accused Ottawa of lacking a credible NATO spending roadmap and stalling on its long-delayed F-35 fighter jet decision. The rebuke follows the U.S. freezing a landmark bilateral defence forum earlier this week, signaling a sharp escalation in American frustration with Canadian military spending. With NATO allies facing mounting pressure from Washington to hit the two-percent GDP defence threshold, Canada's hesitation is increasingly costly on the diplomatic front.
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