Latest news in Canada? September 25th, 2026

Here are the key news headlines and developments across Canada for September 25, 2026:

• Labour Code and Infrastructure Reforms (Bill C-39): Legal and labour experts are weighing in on the federal government’s newly introduced legislation aimed at overhauling project permitting and strategic trade corridors. The debate centers on proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code, particularly regarding dispute resolution and the limits of federal intervention during industrial strikes.

• Direct Flights and Trade Expansion with Vietnam: The federal government and Air Canada finalized an expanded bilateral air transport agreement with Vietnam. The deal establishes direct commercial flights and expanded cargo routes between the two nations, aligning with Ottawa’s broader push to diversify trade beyond North America.

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• Ongoing U.S.–Canada Trade Frictions: Cross-border economic relations remain tense following reciprocal tariff threats and stalled bilateral trade negotiations. Canadian officials continue to pivot diplomatic and economic focus toward new trade corridors in Europe and the Indo-Pacific to reduce reliance on U.S. markets.

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• Immigration and Removals Resumed: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) formally lifted its temporary Administrative Deferral of Removal for Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, resuming standard deportation and enforceable removal orders for inadmissible individuals to those countries.

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• Consumer Safety Recall: Health Canada, alongside U.S. regulators, issued a joint recall for several models of AI smart glasses distributed across North America due to battery overheating and potential burn risks.

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