WeeklyTrailNASA and CSA astronauts begin spacewalk to install final ISS solar array
Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency and NASA's Anil Menon began a spacewalk at 8:36 a.m. EST to install and deploy the eighth and last IROSA on the station's 3B channel.
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Coalition marks one year since El Fasher atrocities and urges accountability
Canada, Denmark, the EU, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sierra Leone, Sweden and the UK issued a statement on 26 October 2026 marking one year since the violence in El Fasher peaked, calling for accountability and unimpeded humanitarian access.
UK and Canada agree framework for two defence financing bodies
The UK and Canada have agreed to develop a cooperation framework between the Multilateral Defence Mechanism and the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, which they say will remain distinct but complementary institutions.
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from parts of Canada and US over H5N1 outbreaks
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety said on October 20, 2026, it had told traders to suspend poultry meat and egg imports from areas of Canada and the US where highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks were reported.
Australia, Canada, France, UK regret postponement of Palestinian elections to September 2027
In a joint statement published on 13 October 2026, the four foreign ministers urged the Palestinian Authority to reconsider postponing legislative and presidential elections to September 2027.
JEF defence ministers meet in Iceland, reaffirm Ukraine support and northern flank focus
Defence ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force met at Keflavik Air Base on 2 October 2026, restating support for Ukraine and advancing work on possible Canadian membership, according to a UK Ministry of Defence statement dated 3 October 2026.
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Manitoba's Rural Municipality of Rockwood over H5N1 outbreak
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety suspended poultry meat and products, including eggs, from the Rural Municipality of Rockwood in Manitoba, Canada, after a WOAH notification of a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreak there.
Coalition pledges over CAD $339 million at launch of International Alliance for Global Ocean Observing System
At a UN General Assembly high-level event, the EU pledged an additional €92 million and Canada CAD $82 million over five years for ocean observation; total partner pledges reached over CAD $339 million (€211 million).
Five countries condemn Russia's Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemned Russia holding State Duma elections in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories, including Crimea and four regions, in a 21 September 2026 joint statement.
UK prime minister met Canada's Carney on 16 September 2026, discussed defence and AI
In a 16 September 2026 meeting, the UK and Canadian prime ministers underscored close cooperation, welcomed Canada's summer 2026 observer status in GCAP and discussed AI risks.
UK and Canada sign updated film and TV co-production treaty
A UK government press release dated 14 September 2026 said Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray signed a modernised co-production treaty with Canada at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Klann leads final 30 at WSOP Super Circuit Canada Main Event, reported Sept. 9, 2026
Paul Klann led the final 30 of the CA$5,000 WSOP Super Circuit Canada Main Event at Playground, which drew 2,844 entries for a CA$13,082,400 prize pool, according to a Sept. 9, 2026 report.
