Morning Update: Canada’s middle-power conundrum | Unpublished
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Author: Danielle Groen
Publication Date: January 21, 2026 - 06:28

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Morning Update: Canada’s middle-power conundrum

January 21, 2026

Good morning. In his first Davos speech as Prime Minister, Mark Carney highlighted a system that bends to the powerful – more on that below, along with the NDP leadership contenders and Heated Rivalry’s sexy consent. But first:

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Alberta Sheriffs continue to work to remove unsafe commercial vehicles from Alberta roadways. Over the course of 2025 more than 15,000 inspections were conducted.
February 13, 2026 - 00:27 | Drew Stremick | Global News - Canada
Sarah Lampert spoke to reporters Thursday night about her daughter, Ticaria, who was among eight people killed in the attack that also left the shooter dead and dozens injured.
February 12, 2026 - 22:09 | Alessia Simona Maratta | Global News - Canada
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February 12, 2026 - 22:06 | Globe staff | The Globe and Mail