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Latest news on Canada, providing comprehensive coverage of Canadian politics, the Prime Minister and Parliament in Ottawa, Canada-US trade, tariffs and CUSMA, the economy, housing, immigration, healthcare, Indigenous affairs, wildfires and local headlines from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and across the provinces.

Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, a federation of ten provinces and three territories stretching from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to British Columbia, Yukon and Nunavut. Around 41 million people live there, many in big cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Mississauga and Winnipeg, with Ottawa as the capital.

Federal politics and relations with the United States shape much of the national agenda. Stories range from parliamentary debates, budgets and Prime Minister announcements to tariffs, the CUSMA trade agreement and Canada's wider trade ties. Provincial governments in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and beyond also drive debate over autonomy, energy and public services.

The economy remains central, from Bank of Canada interest rate decisions and the cost of living to energy, mining, pipelines and LNG exports. Housing affordability, immigration levels and pressure on healthcare are among the most debated challenges. Climate stories, including wildfires, floods and extreme weather, affect communities from Saskatchewan and Manitoba to New Brunswick and the Arctic.

Canada is a bilingual, multicultural society, with communities across the country celebrating diverse heritage through festivals, arts and food. Indigenous reconciliation is a continuing focus, with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples shaping debates on land, language and justice. Local news from the Prairies to the Maritimes, including Prince Edward Island and the Northwest Territories, reflects daily life in a vast country.

Confederation took place on 1 July 1867, uniting British colonies under a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Canada's identity has since been shaped by British and French colonial heritage, Indigenous nations, waves of immigration, official bilingualism and the creation of Nunavut in 1999. Its close relationship with its southern neighbour remains a defining theme.

Staying informed about Canada means following events from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Arctic. Our NewsNow Canada feed gathers the latest Canadian news, politics, business and community headlines from trusted sources across the nation, updated around the clock.