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== Canada Today: News & Trends ==
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Headlines (December 2025)
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* '''December 15:''' **New Citizenship Rules Take Effect:** Bill C-3 resolves the **"lost Canadians"** issue and grants citizenship to many affected by outdated rules.
* '''December 15:''' **Quantum Champions Program:** Federal government commits $92 million to four Canadian firms (Anyon, Photonic, etc.) to accelerate quantum computing development.
* '''December 10:''' **Bank of Canada Holds Rate:** The BoC holds the [[Overnight rate|key interest rate]] steady at **2.25%** for the final decision of the year.
* '''December 6:''' **Vatican Indigenous Artifacts Return:** Sixty-two artifacts arrive in Montreal, a significant step in the ongoing reconciliation process.


— '''New here?''' Try [[Special:Search|searching]] for a topic (e.g., '''immigration''', '''healthcare''', '''taxes''', '''travel''').
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* '''Citizenship Law Relief''' – Wide discussion among "lost Canadians" and families abroad following the final implementation of Bill C-3.
* '''Monetary Policy Debate''' – Homeowner and investor interest in the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key rate and its future implications.
* '''Cabinet and Energy Pact''' – Political reaction to the resignation of Steven Guilbeault and the appointment of Marc Miller, amid controversy over a new energy pipeline agreement.


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See: [[Canadian current events]] for full archives and [[Canadian Political Economy]] for in-depth analysis.
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* [[Canada]] • [[Government of Canada]] • [[Prime Minister of Canada]] • [[Provinces of Canada]]
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* Visitor guides: [[Cost of Living in Canada (2025)]] • [[Visitor Health Insurance for Canada (2025)]]
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'''[[Maple Leaf]]''' — The maple leaf is a defining national symbol of Canada, appearing on the national flag and across military, sports, and civic emblems. Learn its origins, adoption on the 1965 flag, and cultural meaning. [[Maple Leaf|Read more »]]
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Today’s highlight: '''[[The Canadian Museum of History]]''' – located in Gatineau, Quebec, this museum houses the definitive **Canadian History Hall**, taking visitors on a journey through millennia of the nation's stories and peoples.
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Explore next: [[Parliament Hill]] • [[National Historic Sites of Canada]] • [[Vimy Ridge Memorial]]
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; <span style="color:#b91c1c;">'''Current events in Canada'''</span>
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📈 What Canadians Are Searching For
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# “new Canadian citizenship law in effect”
# “Canada quantum initiative funding”
# “Bank of Canada lending rate December 2025”
# “Canadian dollar to US dollar exchange rate”
# “Indigenous artifacts return Vatican”
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; <span style="color:#b91c1c;">'''Did you know?'''</span>
* Canada has '''10 provinces''' and '''3 territories''' spanning six time zones.
* The '''Trans-Canada Highway''' is one of the world’s longest national highway networks.
* The '''beaver''' and the '''maple leaf''' are widely recognized national symbols.
* Canada is officially '''bilingual''' at the federal level (English and French).
:''Expand this list on [[Facts about Canada|Facts about Canada]].''
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* [[Government of Canada]]
* '''<span style="color:#b35400;">(Federal Parliamentary Democracy)</span>'''
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* [[Education in Canada]] [[Immigration to Canada]]
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* [[Geography of Canada]] • [[Climate of Canada]]
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* [[National parks of Canada]]
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | National Motto:
| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | A mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Government:
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| style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | ~9,984,670 sq km (2nd largest in the world)
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| style="padding:4px 0; font-weight:bold; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Population (2024 est.):
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* [[Ottawa]] • [[Toronto]] • [[Montreal]]
* [[The Arctic]] • [[The Prairies]]
* [[Banff National Park]]
* [[Jasper National Park]]
* [[Gros Morne National Park]]
* [[Nahanni National Park Reserve]]
* [[Vancouver]] • [[Calgary]]
* [[Quebec City]] • [[Halifax]]
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📜 Facts & History
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* '''On This Day (1964):''' The **House of Commons approved the new Maple Leaf flag** design.
* '''Did You Know:''' The Canada–U.S. border is the **longest unpatrolled border** in the world (~8,890 km).
* '''Did You Know:''' The national currency, the '''Canadian Dollar''', is known as the **"Loonie."**
* '''On This Day (1985):''' The **Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms** came fully into force.
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 15 December 2025

Canada Today: News & Trends

📰 Current Events & Trending Topics

Headlines (December 2025)

  • December 15: **New Citizenship Rules Take Effect:** Bill C-3 resolves the **"lost Canadians"** issue and grants citizenship to many affected by outdated rules.
  • December 15: **Quantum Champions Program:** Federal government commits $92 million to four Canadian firms (Anyon, Photonic, etc.) to accelerate quantum computing development.
  • December 10: **Bank of Canada Holds Rate:** The BoC holds the key interest rate steady at **2.25%** for the final decision of the year.
  • December 6: **Vatican Indigenous Artifacts Return:** Sixty-two artifacts arrive in Montreal, a significant step in the ongoing reconciliation process.

🔥 Trending Discussions

  • Citizenship Law Relief – Wide discussion among "lost Canadians" and families abroad following the final implementation of Bill C-3.
  • Monetary Policy Debate – Homeowner and investor interest in the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key rate and its future implications.
  • Cabinet and Energy Pact – Political reaction to the resignation of Steven Guilbeault and the appointment of Marc Miller, amid controversy over a new energy pipeline agreement.

See: Canadian current events for full archives and Canadian Political Economy for in-depth analysis.

⭐ Featured of the Day

Today’s highlight: The Canadian Museum of History – located in Gatineau, Quebec, this museum houses the definitive **Canadian History Hall**, taking visitors on a journey through millennia of the nation's stories and peoples.

📈 What Canadians Are Searching For

  1. “new Canadian citizenship law in effect”
  2. “Canada quantum initiative funding”
  3. “Bank of Canada lending rate December 2025”
  4. “Canadian dollar to US dollar exchange rate”
  5. “Indigenous artifacts return Vatican”

A snapshot of top search interest as of today.


🇨🇦 Start here
🏛️ Government & civics
📜 Foundational Topics & Culture
📊 Canada at a Glance
Capital City: Ottawa
National Motto: A mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Primary Export: Crude Petroleum (Largest by value)
Land Area: ~9,984,670 sq km (2nd largest in the world)
Population (2024 est.): ~41.3 million
🗺️ Geography & National Parks

📜 Facts & History

  • On This Day (1964): The **House of Commons approved the new Maple Leaf flag** design.
  • Did You Know: The Canada–U.S. border is the **longest unpatrolled border** in the world (~8,890 km).
  • Did You Know: The national currency, the Canadian Dollar, is known as the **"Loonie."**
  • On This Day (1985): The **Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms** came fully into force.
🆕 Recently Added

Tip: Use Search to find provinces, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.