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Ottawa tells its diplomats not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
Diplomats told not to meet midterm candidates
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Canadian diplomats were directed this week not to meet with or attend events with candidates in the U.S. midterm elections.
Glen Linder, assistant deputy minister for the Americas at Global Affairs Canada, sent a memo midday Tuesday to members of the foreign service in the United States.
The memo, which was obtained by The Canadian Press, says if diplomats find themselves "in the same physical space" as a candidate or elected official, they should avoid being photographed or having their name or position appear in any public communications materials.
The memo says those instructions are similar to those in place during election periods in Canada, when public servants are expected to avoid contact with elected officials except in exceptional circumstances.
The memo comes as the Trump administration accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections.
While Prime Minister Mark Carney has disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference, the memo says that, given "heightened sensitivity," the department must take a "very risk-averse approach."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Do municipal councils represent the diversity of their constituents?
Ontario’s 2022 municipal election turnout fell to a historic low of 32.9 per cent.
Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton are among Canada's most diverse cities, but how closely do their municipal councils reflect the communities they represent?
As voters prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, New Canadian Media has examined the barriers to political representation in these three major cities.
The series explored the challenges facing immigrant and visible minority candidates; the advantages enjoyed by incumbents; the role of campaign fundraising; and debates over the use of languages other than English to reach voters. It has also looked at whether public transit systems are meeting the needs of immigrant communities.
Voter participation remains a concern. In Ontario's 2022 municipal elections, participation fell to a historic low of 32.9 per cent, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton are reporting increased advance voting numbers, although that may not translate into a higher overall voter turnout.
In its Turn up the Turnout report, the AMO suggests the shrinking of the local media environment has had far-reaching impacts on voter participation and turnout.
As part of this coverage, NCM reporter Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre created an interactive map to help readers explore the relationship between local demographics, elected representatives and voter participation.
The map below shows municipal election results from 2022 and subsequent byelections, along with information on councillors, ward demographics drawn from the 2021 census and voter turnout in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton.
These details offer a closer look at the communities that municipal councils represent, and the residents who participate in choosing them.
The map reveals striking differences between wards, even within the same city. In Mississauga, immigrants made up nearly 60 per cent of residents in Wards 4 and 6 according to the 2021 census. In Wards 1 and 2, immigrants accounted for one third of the population.
Voter participation varied widely across Toronto in 2022, with turnout reaching 38 per cent in Parkdale–High Park but falling to 22 per cent in Humber River–Black Creek.
By placing these demographic figures next to the names and photographs of elected representatives, the map shows how closely municipal councils reflect the communities they serve. The differences in voter participation also raise broader questions about political representation and the barriers to participation explored in NCM's election coverage.
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Copyright 2026, New Canadian Media. All rights reserved.
Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media.
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Ottawa to announce funding for 60 national sport organizations
Ottawa to fund 60 national sport organizations
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
The federal government is set to announce funding for more than 60 national sport organizations today.
Organizations set to receive funding include Athletics Canada, Canada Basketball, the Canadian Cycling Association and Hockey Canada.
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden will announce the funding today alongside Team Canada athletes and members of Parliament.
A government official says the funding is meant to help organizations expand participation by increasing access, building interest and delivering programming.
The federal government announced plans in its spring economic update to inject more money into Canada's national sport organizations.
That promise came after the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report, issued in March, found the country's sport system was facing a "funding crisis" as federal funding had not kept up with inflation.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
-With files from Nick Murray
By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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6 vidéos d'OD qu'Éloïse aurait pu regarder sur YouTube lors de son isolement
Le public doit maintenant assimiler tous les événements survenus lors de l'épisode d'OD du dimanche 25 octobre. Entre les pleurs de Karine, le départ de Julie, et la tentative de baiser manquée de Kiki, c'est définitivement la tricherie d'Éloïse d'OD qui a suscité le plus de réactions.
La candidate a avoué avoir regardé des vidéos YouTube à propos de l'émission lorsqu'elle était en confinement suite aux quelques symptômes qu'elle avait eus pouvant s'apparenter à la COVID-19.
Éloïse est revenu dans l'aventure en bonne santé, mais surtout, avec des informations que les autres candidats n'avaient pas sur la saison d'Occupation Double Chez Nous.
Elle n'a mentionné que quelques détails qu'elle avait appris. Toutefois, on se demande si elle a tout dit quant à ses trouvailles.
Voici six vidéos à propos de l'aventure d'OD sur lesquelles elle aurait pu tomber lorsqu'elle a triché.
La sélection de l'éditeur : Noovo confirme qu'il y aura des conséquences pour Éloïse à Occupation Double
Claudie et Mathieu commentent les portraits des candidats d'OD Chez Nous
Dans cette vidéo, le couple de Claudie et Mathieu, ex-candidats d'OD Afrique du Sud 2019, commente les portraits des nouveaux candidats.
Claudie annonce simplement qu'elle aime bien Charles, après avoir vu sa présentation.
Laura-Gabriel montre sa réaction à la première d'OD Chez Nous
La youtubeuse, et ancienne candidate d'OD, commente la première d'Occupation Double Chez Nous. Elle y regarde le tapis rouge et les réactions des candidats.
Chris Negrowski commente le tapis rouge
Le youtubeur commente les présentations des filles sur le tapis rouge lors de la première d'OD Chez Nous. Il dit trouver les candidats moins intéressants que les autres années.
Chris Negrowski a fait, depuis, d'autres vidéos auxquelles Éloïse aurait pu avoir accès.
Le youtubeur sous le nom du Maire de Laval a fait plusieurs vidéos critiquant Charles
Le youtubeur est convaincu qu'Éloïse est allée voir ses vidéos, car il est l'un de ceux qui parlent le plus en mal de Charles sur YouTube.
Sa vidéo Charles doit partir de OD Chez Nous MTN a obtenu plus de 37 000 vues.
Claudie et Mathieu commente une soirée d'élimination
Une autre vidéo de Claudie et Mathieu était sortie lorsqu'Éloïse a eu accès à YouTube.
Elle aurait pu voir les deux tourtereaux commenter l'épisode de l'élimination de Martine.
Alicia Bernier donne son avis sur les candidats
La youtubeuse parle clairement dans sa vidéo de la rumeur qui circulait selon laquelle Charles aurait fait les auditions d'OD lorsqu'il était encore en couple.
Mis à part Charles, Alicia n'a que des bons mots pour les autres candidats de la maison des gars.