The Alberta separation referendum ended with about 75% voting to stay in Canada. Nine immigration and constitutional questions are still being counted.
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The Alberta referendum asks 10 questions, including whether to stay in Canada. See what is on the ballot, where Smith and Carney stand, and when results land.
Von der Leyen proposed Canada EU associate member status in Strasbourg, opening talks on defence, AI, critical minerals and Arctic cooperation.
Canada Investment Summit opened with Mark Carney’s remarks and a fireside chat with PSP Investments CEO Deborah Orida, before his departure for Strasbourg.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet Planning Forum runs September 10–11, 2026 in Banff, Alberta, with expert briefings on the economy and global affairs.
The Canadian business week ahead brings counter-tariffs on nearly $28B of U.S. goods, Scotiabank’s summit, Transat and Empire results, and a Unifor deadline.
Canada extends fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel to Jan. 31, 2027, then phases in 50 per cent of the rate before full rates return.
Ottawa has amended the Project List under the Impact Assessment Act, streamlining reviews for pipelines, power lines and some offshore renewable projects.
The Trump Canadian alcohol import ban takes effect Sept. 29, blocking booze and motorcycles while 50% tariffs hit dairy, wood, aluminum and furniture.
The oilsands impact assessment exemption passed by the Carney government removes in-situ projects and gas plants from federal review and hands pipelines to the CER.