Year: 2026

New Brunswick has signed an agreement with U.S.-based Regeneration Enterprises to assess the recovery of valuable metals from tailings at the long-shuttered Nigadoo mine. With the site representing a £35 million liability, the initiative aims to fund cleanup through potential metal recovery without immediate provincial funding.

A federal judge has ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully terminated Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor, violating constitutional protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman reinstated Comey and ordered back pay from her dismissal in July 2025 until she took another position on 20 December.

A 36-year-old American woman, Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, died after falling approximately 300 metres in the Dolomites, Italy, while hiking with family on 17 October.

Voters in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are casting ballots today for municipal elections, deciding on mayors, councillors, and school board trustees. High-profile contests include Toronto’s race between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford, alongside former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie’s attempt to reclaim her position.

During a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump asserted that Canada has been “ripping off” the United States in trade, claiming this justified the imposition of tariffs on Canadian products. His remarks highlight ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

Pierre Poilievre, along with other Opposition MPs, has signed a letter to Mark Carney as a federal Conservative bill to repeal the tanker ban is set for a second reading this week. The outcome may have significant implications for Canadian energy policies.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election held on October 25, 2026.

What’s going on?
Israel has confirmed it will hold its first national election since the October 7 attacks, responding to internal political pressures. The election is set to address ongoing security concerns and political turmoil within the country. This comes as opinions divide regarding the implications of the vote on the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The Guardian highlights, “What you need to know about the most consequential election in Israel’s history,” framing the event as a pivotal moment for the nation. In contrast, AP News states, “A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu,” focusing more on the implications for the current leadership. The difference lies in The Guardian’s emphasis on the election’s significance, while AP leans towards the potential consequences for Netanyahu’s administration.
Coverage analysed: AP News | The Guardian

A student-led movement, the Student List, has secured victory in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, winning 52.54 per cent of the vote. This outcome signals the end of former President Aleksandar Vucic’s decade-long political dominance, with the Student List projected to gain 140 seats in parliament.

The Ford government plans to introduce new measures to address illicit cannabis sales in Ontario, stirring questions from legal retailers about the eight-year delay since legalization. Retailers are advocating for further enhancements to these rules, seeking stronger enforcement tools to protect their businesses.