Geopolitics news in October 2026 centres on war, diplomacy and great-power competition. Here is what each thread means for Canadian readers.
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The early Canada winter forecast points to one of the mildest seasons in years as a record El Niño peaks, though storms and Arctic bursts remain possible.
The Canada fall forecast points to a delayed winter as an exceptional El Niño favours mild spells, fewer storms and a slow start to the ski season.
Mark Carney told the European Parliament Canada welcomes EU associate member status, promising a parliamentary vote as Trump threatens tariffs over the plan.
Von der Leyen proposed Canada EU associate member status in Strasbourg, opening talks on defence, AI, critical minerals and Arctic cooperation.
The Weather Network’s El Niño fall outlook projects a milder, drier September to November across Canada and a late start to consistent winter weather.
A 76-square-kilometre ice island separated from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier on August 4, 2026. Satellite imagery captured the cracks widening beforehand, giving researchers an unusually detailed record of how a large Arctic calving event unfolds.
