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Domestic
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government gained parliamentary ground as a third Conservative MP defected to join the Liberals, moving the government closer to a majority. In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith pushed for the federal government to grant her province more control over judicial appointments. Separately, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi directly instructed the federal NDP not to interfere with his provincial party's efforts.
International
A significant bilateral issue emerged as Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the new, Canadian-financed Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor. Trump demanded new negotiations, suggesting the U.S. should own half the bridge, following reports of lobbying by the owner of a competing crossing. Prime Minister Mark Carney described a subsequent phone call with Trump as a 'positive conversation' and stated the issue would be 'resolved.' Domestically, this was accompanied by increased separatist efforts in Alberta following meetings with Trump officials and calls for national unity from former Prime Ministers Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien. In Arctic diplomacy, Canada and France both opened new consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, a move seen as supporting Greenland's ties to Denmark. Inuit leaders from Canada also traveled to Nuuk to show support.
Domestic and International Topics
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USDonald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. He has demanded new negotiations with Canada, suggesting the U.S. should own half of the bridge, which was financed and built by Canada. Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with Trump by phone, calling it a 'positive conversation,' and stated the issue would be 'resolved.' The threat follows reports that the owner of a competing, older bridge had lobbied the Trump administration. Separately, some political figures in Alberta have increased efforts to separate from Canada after meeting with Trump officials, while former Canadian Prime Ministers Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien have called for national unity.
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Feb 12 — Feb 27
CACanadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury won a gold medal, ending his Olympic career on a high note, while other Canadian athletes like snowboarders Grondin and McManiman did not advance. Internationally, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klaebo set a new record for the most gold medals won by a male athlete at the Winter Games. The events cover both Canadian and international performances at the same Winter Games competition.
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Feb 15 — Feb 24
DK/FI/IS+3Canada and France have both opened new consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The move is widely seen as a gesture of support for Greenland and its ties to Denmark, following reports of President Trump's interest in purchasing the territory. This coordinated diplomatic action reinforces both countries' commitment to Greenland's current political status.
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Feb 7
Canadian officials have summoned senior staff from OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT, after a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. The company had flagged the suspect's messages months before the attack but did not report them to police. OpenAI says recent policy changes would have led it to alert authorities. The Canadian government has warned it may pass new laws if the company does not improve its safety measures.
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Feb 27
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for the federal government to give her province more control over selecting judges. She has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to grant Alberta a greater say in judicial appointments. Separately, Carney's Liberal government is gaining ground in parliament. A third Conservative member of parliament has left their party to join Carney's Liberals, moving the government closer to holding a majority.
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Feb 24 — Feb 28
INCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Mumbai for a four-day visit to India. The trip aims to boost trade and mend ties between the two countries after a period of strained relations. Canadian officials have stated they no longer suspect Indian interference ahead of this diplomatic reset effort.
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Feb 27 — Feb 28
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Feb 12 — Feb 23
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