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EU set to define Canada's associate membership next year, signs agreements at Montreal summit

Carney first pushed the concept of associate EU membership in September, amid the country's escalating trade war with the US, which has made its pivot toward other trade partners more urgent.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (C), European Council President António Costa (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) stand together at the end of a joint press conference following the Canada-European Union summit in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on October 30, 2026.
Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

Forget the propaganda: Small parties don’t burn votes - opinion

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a press conference at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 22, 2026.

Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US


Canada seeks private investment via long-term concessions for four largest airports, Carney says

"(We) will retain ownership of the underlying land and assets, but we will unlock their true value by bringing in new capital and expertise into their operations and growth."

An Air Canada Express Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900ER airplane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after arriving from Toronto on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

Canadian man charged with three hate crimes by Ontario police over antisemitic social media content

Hamilton police launched an inquiry in July 2025 after receiving a report concerning material posted publicly to an account on the social media platform X/Twitter.

A Canadian flag flies along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in Toronto, Canada, in August.

Mezuzahs smashed at Wilfrid Laurier University campus during Rosh Hashanah

Jewish students returned to campus at Wilfrid Laurier University after celebrating Rosh Hashanah to find their mezuzahs smashed and torn down.

Mezuzah, Design: Ayelet Ein Vered.

Up to three years in prison: Norway prepares to pass bill banning trade with West Bank settlements

In Canada, the punishment for being found trading with Israeli settlements is up to five years under the nation's Special Economic Measures Act. In the UK, the punishment is up to 10 years.

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide speaks at the ASEAN Trilateral Meeting with Norway at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City 22 July 2026.

Would Jews really be more accepted if the State of Israel did not exist? - opinion

After centuries of persecution, Israel gives Jews a homeland where they can defend themselves.

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU - report

Canada and the EU are discussing ways to let Canada's goods, services, and workers involved in strategic supply chains move freely, effectively shifting the EU border.

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025.

Europe expelled its Jews - now, it wants to decide where Jews may live in Israel - opinion

And after a thousand years of expulsions, restrictions, and bloodshed, the answer from Europe cannot once again be to tell Jews where they are allowed to live.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London

Toronto debate on antisemitism takes place with mayors absence

Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.

Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow participates in the 2026 Toronto Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods

The policy shift followed a joint statement issued on Tuesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside international leaders confirming plans to introduce restrictions on trade with settlements.

A Canadian flag flies along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in Toronto, Canada, in August.

Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France

The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.