CANADIAN EDITION | October 12, 2026
Jobs, national unity, trade and major spending decisions—all have consequences for ordinary Canadians. Here are five major national stories worth watching.
JOBS
Canadian employment falls by 110,000 over two months; unemployment reaches 6.5%.
Statistics Canada estimates employment declined by 68,000 in September after falling by 42,000 in August. These are net employment changes, not a count of announced layoffs.
Read the figures — Statistics Canada
NATIONAL UNITY
Quebec separatists win a minority mandate; Alberta prepares to vote on pursuing a separation referendum.
The October 19 Alberta vote would not itself take the province out of Canada. It asks whether Alberta should remain or begin the process toward a subsequent binding separation referendum.
Read the latest — The Canadian Press / CityNews
CANADA–U.S. TRADE
Michigan Republican calls for an end to the tariff fight, citing costs to businesses and consumers.
ENERGY
Ottawa fast-tracks a proposed West Coast oil pipeline estimated to cost $35–$44 billion.
The accelerated federal review concerns a proposal. It does not mean the pipeline has been built or that its projected benefits are guaranteed.
FOREIGN POLICY
Carney challenges the U.S.–Russia diesel agreement; Canada maintains sanctions on Moscow.
Read Canada's position — Prime Minister's Office
A selection of major ongoing stories, including developments reported before today. Selected for their potential impact; this is not a ranking of media coverage.
Your country. Your taxes. Your future. Keep watching.
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