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Five years in the cold: Afghan envoy says ‘moral obligation’ keeps embassy open half decade after Taliban takeover
BY Neil Moss - September 9, 2026
With the number of Afghan missions of the former government dwindling, its Canadian embassy—with no ties to Afghanistan's current Taliban-led regime—hangs on. Read full story
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Feds cite ‘immediate and present-day harm’ to U.S. ties as court orders release of some Nazi resettlement records  
BY Neil Moss - September 9, 2026
'A bald statement of ongoing ‘tensions’ between Canada and the United States is not a sufficient basis to refuse disclosure of very specific information,' the Federal Court ruled. Read full story
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‘We need to be aware and get more aggressive’: Trump’s desire for Canada’s water runs deep, says AquaAction president
BY Stuart Benson - September 9, 2026
The U.S. president is not only trying to claim the name of Lake Ontario for America, but also ‘most of the lake's volume,’ which should spur Canada to ‘step up’ on its national water strategy, say experts. Read full story
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‘We’re in this for the long haul’: Canada must brace for ‘new reality’ beyond U.S. electoral calendar, says CLC’s Bruske
BY Stuart Benson - September 9, 2026
An Abacus poll suggests most U.S. voters in key midterm states oppose the trade war with Canada, but KPMG’s chief economist says the cost of that political leverage could permanently shrink our economy. Read full story
Opinion
9/11 anniversary offers a chance to do better
BY Tim Powers - September 9, 2026
If there was ever a time for the U.S. representative to Canada to be reminded of our shared history, it is now. Read full story
Opinion
Canadians standing on guard against more U.S. threats and insults
BY Scott Taylor - September 7, 2026
With ingratitude of this magnitude, is it any wonder that no NATO ally has chosen to join in on the American ‘excursion’ in Iran? Read full story
Opinion
Trumpism may survive so Canada needs a new dance partner
BY Michael Harris - September 7, 2026
Ottawa shouldn’t enable the U.S. president. That includes not being slavish about trade with our southern neighbour. Read full story
Opinion
How are Canadians and Americans doing?
BY Nelson Wiseman - September 7, 2026
Canada’s current flag-waving is a dramatically novel phenomenon. Trump’s tariff tirade and his talk of this country's destiny as the 51st state changed everything. Read full story
Opinion
Let’s expand, not reduce, Canadian peacekeeping
BY Walter Dorn,Robin Collins - September 7, 2026
For many reasons, DND's plan to remove Canadian peacekeepers is short-sighted and counterproductive. In the current political climate, now is the time to expand UN peacekeeping globally and Canada should champion that resurgence. Read full story
Opinion
U.S.’s bad behaviour towards Canada is a lesson for the world
BY Matt Gurney - September 7, 2026
We cannot stop the Americans from doing what they are doing and what they will do next. But we can make damn sure that the entire world sees them doing it, including parts of the world where a great many Americans have interests of their own. Read full story