Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Coastal First Nations in British Columbia to discuss major natural-resources projects, and the meeting comes amid reported frustration from B.C. First Nations over an Alberta–Ottawa energy accord that supports a proposed West Coast oil pipeline.

Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed a federal lawsuit and requested a temporary restraining order to stop an ICE enforcement surge after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer. The Department of Homeland Security says it has sent more than 2,000 officers to Minnesota and reports over 2,000 arrests.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem publicly defended Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Powell said the U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed the Fed over his congressional testimony; Macklem said Powell has his full support and emphasized central bank independence. Undetermined at this time.

The Alberta NDP says overcrowded emergency departments represent an urgent capacity problem and is calling on Premier Danielle Smith to acknowledge and address it, while doctors and the Alberta Medical Association warn patient care is at risk.

Reza Pahlavi, living in U.S. exile, has been urging protesters in Iran and is seeking support from U.S. President Donald Trump, while U.S. officials have expressed general support for demonstrators but have not endorsed a specific opposition leader.

A federal judge allowed Orsted to resume work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project after the Interior Department paused five offshore wind leases; the decision came as preliminary injunction hearings began this week.

Neil Young published opinion posts on his website after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good that criticize ICE and the Trump administration; the posts include pointed language questioning ICE's role and motives.

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a censure letter from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing the action violates his First Amendment rights; the case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Richard Leon.

Two Liberal MPs left a parliamentary delegation in Taiwan early, saying they were returning 'informed by advice from the government.' Conservative MPs on the same trip plan to remain and complete their scheduled meetings.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said President Trump has repeatedly tried to control the Federal Reserve and that recent actions appear to involve the Department of Justice pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell; she said she supports protecting Fed independence.

Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon seeking to block a censure by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Kelly appeared in a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders. The lawsuit says the First Amendment forbids the government from punishing legislators for such speech.

Iranian Canadians gathered in Saskatoon to show solidarity with people protesting in Iran, and attendees report that authorities have cut internet and telecommunications, making contact with relatives difficult.

The Ford government says it has added roughly 275,000 people to primary care and approved new interprofessional teams, while about two million Ontarians remained without an attached provider as of January 2026.

Two Liberal MPs have ended a government‑sponsored visit to Taiwan after consulting Canadian officials; their return overlapped with Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing aimed at addressing trade and diplomatic issues.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she ruled out U.S. military intervention after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump and emphasized cooperation that preserves Mexico's sovereignty.

NEC Director Kevin Hassett said he wants the Federal Reserve to show more introspection about how inflation got out of control, and he said he has not been involved in Justice Department conversations about the reported perjury allegation involving Fed Chair Jay Powell.

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah and long in exile, has said he is ready to lead a transition amid large anti-government protests; Iranian authorities have blocked his messages inside the country and public support there is unclear.

The Penitentiary Services Ministry said 116 people were released in recent hours while rights group Foro Penal reported a lower number; the announcements follow days of reported delays and come amid political turmoil after President Nicolas Maduro's capture and New York court appearance.

Jimmy Lai returned to court for mitigation hearings as his lawyers asked judges to consider his age and health ahead of sentencing; he faces at least 10 years and possibly life under Hong Kong’s national security law.

Two London residents with roots in China say Prime Minister Mark Carney's four-day visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017, is a starting point for improving relations and trade.

Iran's foreign minister said the nationwide protests "turned violent" to provide a pretext for U.S. intervention, a claim he offered no evidence for; activists reported at least 544 deaths and widespread detentions amid an internet and phone blackout.

Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in Portland late last week, prompting large protests and local officials to pledge measures to impede ICE. The Oregon attorney-general has opened a formal investigation into whether the agents used excessive force and lawmakers say they will seek legislative and administrative actions next month.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Museveni, is not a candidate but serves as army chief and is widely seen as a likely successor; the election is taking place amid reports from opposition figures and rights groups of repression by security forces.

President Trump said Iran called yesterday seeking negotiations and that a meeting is being set up, but he added the U.S. may act before any meeting.

Reports of a harsh crackdown in Iran and a countrywide communications blackout have left many in Canada's Iranian community unable to reach relatives, prompting rallies and concern across Canadian cities.

Canadian soldiers and a seven-person technical assessment team began arriving to Pimicikamak First Nation to assess critical infrastructure after an extreme-weather power outage on Dec. 28 left homes and services damaged.

Toronto police say they arrested eight people and laid 29 charges after demonstrations at Nathan Phillips Square; officers reported disturbances and assaults during the event.

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized the conduct of an ICE agent during an encounter involving Renee Nicole Good and called for a full investigation; she also said citizens have a right to document law enforcement.

Residents began returning to the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo after days of clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces; first responders entered to clear rubble and disarm mines.

Sen. Rand Paul said the U.S. should wish Iranian protesters well and warned that bombing Iran could have the opposite effect; he also noted the Senate advanced War Powers legislation to require congressional approval for strikes.