The Best 5 Passport Photo Makers in Canada for 2026 — Expert Review
As a biometric photo compliance professional, I have reviewed several top passport photo tools for Canadian subjects in 2026. Passport photos in Canada have to adhere to strict requirements dictated by Passport Canada, and a lot of online services help make the process a little easier. But not all tools conform to these standards, particularly with regards to biometric precision and background consistency.
What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
Every year, three days before the U.S. celebrates Independence Day with dazzling fireworks displays, its northern neighbor honors its own history with Canada Day on July 1. Canadians embrace the holiday much like Americans do on July 4, proudly displaying …
US senators write to Canada’s Trudeau asking him to meet 2% GDP defense spending commitment
A bipartisan group of 23 U.S. senators has written to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging Canada to meet its commitment to allocate 2% of GDP to defense spending amid concerns that some NATO members are not fulfilling their obligations. …
UK pulls out of post-Brexit trade talks with Canada
Britain is learning how challenging it can be to negotiate free trade deals, even with close allies and partners. Nearly eight years after Brexit campaigners promised a brighter future as a global trading nation, the UK government has abandoned talks …
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in tit–for-tat measure
On Tuesday, China expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai, following Canada’s expulsion of a Chinese diplomat accused of intimidating a Canadian politician. China’s Foreign Ministry condemned Canada’s decision and, as retaliation, declared Jennifer Lynn Lalonde, a Canadian consul in Shanghai, …
A third of federal workers are on strike in Canada
On Wednesday morning, nearly a third of Canada’s federal workforce went on strike, marking one of the largest labor actions in the country’s history. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents over 155,000 government employees, called the nationwide …