The proliferation of illegal firearms from the United States has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.
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Best of 2025, Canada Edition
Here are the Canadian standouts from The Times’s culture, books and arts coverage over the last year.
Canada’s Population Shrinks Amid Tightened Immigration
The government has greatly restricted the number of work and study permits issued to foreigners following an unpopular immigration boom during the pandemic.
Team Races Against Time to Save a Tangled Sea Lion in British Columbia
Experts tracked the sea lion, which had a rope around its neck, for over a month before they were able to catch up to it in Cowichan Bay, Canada.
Mark Carney Caught in Canada’s British Spelling Debate
Some words spelled the British way are emerging in Canadian government documents. A group of language experts say the changes undermine Canada’s identity.
Reporting on Arctic Sovereignty in the Polar Bear Capital of the World
Global competition in the Arctic is raising hopes of a revival in the town of Churchill. We went to meet the people, and the bears, there.
Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor
Four Canadian provinces are selling off the American liquor they pulled from shelves in protest over President Trump’s tariffs. Some bourbon drinkers are thrilled.
Flooding in British Columbia Forces Highway Closures
The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest brought a deluge to British Columbia, forcing road closures and evacuations in Canada.
Canada’s Ambassador to U.S., Who Also Led Trade Talks, to Leave Post
Kirsten Hillman, who came to Washington during the first Trump administration, had already extended her tenure once.
Canada Plans to Fast-Track Immigration for US H1-B Visa Holders in New Talent Drive
The government says it will fast-track immigration for U.S. H-1B visa holders and spend more than $1 billion to attract researchers from the United States and the rest of the world.