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Prime Minister Mark Carney designated a proposal for a new oil pipeline to the West Coast as the first-ever project of national interest under his Building Canada Act, announcing it Thursday in Fort McMurray, Alberta, alongside Premier Danielle Smith. The move fast-tracks a long-stalled pipeline plan and signals Ottawa's push to unlock Western energy exports amid ongoing U.S. trade tensions.
Trump's trade rep sounded pessimistic about a deal with Canada, saying issues are "quite difficult to resolve," even as he insisted talks remain open. The comments come as Section 338 tariffs took effect on Aug. 22, continuing to squeeze Canadian steel, auto and manufacturing exporters nationwide.
U.S. President Trump claimed last month that Canadian job losses are "already showing up in their numbers," calling it "big unemployment" under PM Carney, but Canada's unemployment rate in August remained steady at 6.4%, lower than the 7.1% recorded in August 2025, even after the economy shed 42,000 jobs that month. Economists point to slower population growth, not a labour crisis.
Health Canada ordered a recall of a baby stroller because of the risk of children getting hurt, after finding some Valco Baby Trend Duo Double Strollers don't meet Canada's Carriages and Strollers Regulations, with the order issued October 2. Parents and caregivers using the model are told to stop immediately and contact the manufacturer for a fix or refund.
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski issued a statement on October 2 launching Fire Prevention Week, with this year's campaign running from October 4th to 10th and urging households to practice daily fire-safety habits. The minister noted that fires can start in an instant, but their impacts can last a lifetime.
A strong ridge of high pressure brought unseasonably warm weather to Western Canada this past weekend, with Calgary expected to hit 23°C while southern areas including Lethbridge and Medicine Hat might approach 26°C or higher. The dry, mild weather also offers positive news for farmers, aiding harvesting operations that are slightly behind schedule this fall, with less than 60% complete in parts of the southern Prairies.
The Prime Minister's office announced it has formed a new National Council on Artificial Intelligence, with private and public stakeholders, including Yoshua Bengio and Sanja Fidler, named to the 13-member advisory council. The council is meant to guide Canada's approach to AI development and oversight as the technology reshapes industries nationwide.
Michael Bublé, Jann Arden and Allison Russell are among the musicians set to perform at a tribute concert for the iconic Canadian singer, who was shown at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this week. The show celebrates lang's decades-long career as one of Canada's most influential vocal talents.
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