Concerns are growing that Canada's Liberal government is moving toward a U.S.-style border policy as it pushes sweeping immigration and border legislation targeting refugees.

On September 21, 2025, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal officially recognized the State of Palestine, joining over 140 UN member countries that had previously taken the same step.

The Quebec government appears determined to move forward with its plans to promote secularism, despite criticism from religious minorities and human rights organizations.

At the Conference Center in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, flags were raised under red lights—the color of the Liberal Party, which had won the general election under Mark Carney’s leadership.

Canada's Liberals elected Mark Carney, as their new leader and prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau, at a time when the country is facing historic tensions with the U.S. under Donald Trump.