CanadaOct 22, 2026
U.S. Accuses Canada of Serious Election Interference
The United States has accused Canada of attempting to influence American elections, as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its campaign against voting by non-citizens ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
According to reports, at least 11 Canadians have been arrested this year as part of the crackdown. The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa linked the actions to alleged Canadian interference in American politics, claiming Canadian politicians had attempted to influence U.S. elections through trade policies, political campaigning and public statements.
The embassy’s list reportedly
CanadaOct 21, 2026
Canada Says Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Constitutional
The Canadian government has defended proposed Bill C-34, which would ban children under 16 from using social media, arguing that it is consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
In a statement issued by Justice Minister Sean Fraser, the government acknowledged that the proposed digital safety legislation could affect freedom of expression but maintained that it falls within constitutional limits.
The government argued that age-based restrictions are already in place for activities such as voting and driving, and said similar measures are justified to protect children from the
AlbertaOct 21, 2026
Danielle Smith Warns UCP Members: Support Canada or Leave the Party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has issued a strong warning to members of her United Conservative Party (UCP), saying those who cannot support a pro-Canada position should return their party memberships and find another party.
In a video posted on social media Wednesday, Smith made it clear that the UCP cannot afford divisions over the issue, warning that internal disagreements could put the party at risk of losing the next provincial election to the opposition NDP.
Her comments came after Monday’s referendum, in which Albertans voted in favour of remaining part of Canada.
Smith acknowledged
CanadaOct 21, 2026
PSAC Announces Strike Vote for 120,000 Federal Workers
Canada’s largest federal public service union has announced a nationwide strike vote after contract negotiations with the government stalled. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) represents approximately 120,000 workers, including wildfire firefighters, passport officers, fisheries officers, federal teachers, librarians and administrative staff.
The strike vote will run from November 16, 2026, to January 22, 2027. The union and the Treasury Board have been in a dispute over a new collective agreement for the past 18 months.
PSAC alleges that the federal government has repeatedly dela
IndiaOct 21, 2026
CBI Takes Over Jhota Murder Probe, Post-Mortem Decision Still Pending
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab. The central agency has registered an FIR in Chandigarh in connection with the case.
CBI officials met Jhota’s family and recorded their statements. The team also collected evidence from the shop of the accused, Ashwani Kumar, and other locations linked to the case.
The agency is reportedly trying to persuade the family to agree to a post-mortem examination. The CBI has assured them that a medical board of doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educatio
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