Canada Breaking News — September 21, 2026
Parliament returns with major economic legislation
Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa today after the summer recess. The federal government is expected to introduce a major economic bill dealing with project approvals, trade, transportation and labour relations.
The government says the legislation is intended to strengthen Canada’s economy and make it easier to build major projects. Labour organizations have raised concerns that proposed changes to federal labour rules could affect workers’ bargaining and strike rights.
The Canadian Press — Parliament returns
Canada looks to Europe as U.S. trade tensions continue
Prime Minister Mark Carney is continuing efforts to strengthen Canada’s economic and strategic relationships with Europe as the trade dispute with the United States continues.
Carney has promoted closer Canada-EU cooperation, including discussion of a possible form of EU associate membership and greater cooperation in areas such as defence, energy, critical minerals, technology and trade.
Carney and Macron strengthen Canada-France relationship
Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon on Sunday. The meeting focused on closer cooperation between Canada and France, including defence, technology, energy and Arctic-related interests.
The meeting comes as Canada seeks to broaden its international partnerships.
Le Monde — Canada-France relations
Shooting near Belleville synagogue
A police officer and a man were seriously injured in an exchange of gunfire near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Sunday evening during Yom Kippur.
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating. Authorities have not established whether the synagogue or Jewish community was specifically targeted and said there was no continuing public threat.
Associated Press — Belleville shooting investigation
B.C. Conservative Party leadership turmoil
Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, adding to political upheaval within the provincial party.
The development is among the major Canadian political stories being followed today.
Global News — Latest Canada headlines
Canada’s economy remains a major focus
Ottawa is putting economic resilience, faster project approvals, expanded trade relationships and transportation infrastructure near the centre of its fall agenda. The federal government says diversification of Canada’s trading relationships is an important part of reducing dependence on any single international partner.
Government of Canada — Economic reforms
Coming today
Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to attend Question Period in Ottawa this afternoon before travelling to New York for a multilateralism summit.
Prime Minister’s Office — September 21 schedule
For BevNice.ca: The biggest Canadian themes today are Parliament’s return, the Canada-U.S. trade dispute, Canada’s expanding European relationships, the Belleville shooting investigation, and economic legislation expected from Ottawa.