Mark Carney Wants Canada Tied to the European Union. But What Will Canadians Be Forced to Give Up?

Mark Carney and European Union flags representing Canada's proposed EU associate membership agreement.

Mark Carney wants Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. The proposed partnership promises economic opportunities and greater independence, but its costs, obligations, and implications for Canadian sovereignty remain unclear. Canadians deserve answers before Ottawa makes another historic commitment.

Trump Says Vance Contacted Iran Over Medical Supplies — But Reports Suggest Something Much Bigger

Donald Trump and JD Vance featured in an illustration about US outreach to Iran and disputed reports of peace negotiations.

President Trump says JD Vance contacted Iran to discuss medical supplies, but multiple reports suggest the vice president was seeking to restart peace negotiations. As military tensions rise and the economic costs of war mount, conflicting explanations raise new questions about Washington’s intentions.

ECB Holds Interest Rates as Lagarde Resigns and France’s Debt Crisis Threatens Europe’s Financial Stability

Christine Lagarde and the European Central Bank amid concerns over French government debt and eurozone interest rates.

The European Central Bank has held interest rates steady as Christine Lagarde announces her resignation. With French government borrowing costs climbing, energy prices rising and inflation threatening Europe’s fragile economy, the ECB faces mounting questions about financial stability, political independence and the future of the eurozone.