Canada has made its border with the United States tougher to cross. Here’s what we learned through monthlong reporting on a single case.
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Parts of Southern Ontario Pummeled by Snow Squalls and Heavy Winds
More localized bands of squalls were expected to form, with up to two feet of snow possible in some areas, according to Canada’s forecast agency.
Carney Lifts Climate Laws for New Alberta Pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document Says
American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.”
Penny Oleksiak, Canadian Swimmer, Faces 2-Year Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules
Penny Oleksiak, 25, who has won seven Olympic medals, was sanctioned under antidoping rules. Her suspension ends before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
An Eritrean Woman Seeking Asylum in Canada Was Almost Deported From the U.S.
After more than 20 years in the U.S., an Eritrean mother and nurse tried to self-deport to Canada. She found herself in a Texas detention center instead.
Strike and Trump Tariffs Drive ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Boost for Canadian Wine
The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their homegrown wines another look.
Thomas King, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Says He Is Not Indigenous
Thomas King said he felt “ripped in half” on learning he had no Indigenous ancestry. The Canadian author has dedicated his career to writing about Indigenous people.
‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law
During a raucous hearing, the Ontario legislature passed a bill backed by Premier Doug Ford meant to expedite housing development and the eviction of tenants who are behind on their rent.
Are Fighter Jets Canada’s ‘Bargaining Chip’ in Trade Talks?
Canada began a review of its fighter jet deal with the United States after President Trump imposed tariffs. Now, Sweden is back with a sales pitch for its own jets.