2026 in Canada

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2026
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Canada, as well as events that are scheduled or predicted to take place during the year.

Contents

Incumbents

The Crown

Federal government

Provincial governments

Lieutenant Governors

Premiers

Territorial governments

Commissioners

Premiers

Events

January

February

Scheduled events

February

March

May

June

September

October

November

Art and entertainment

Holidays

Source: [67] [68]

Deaths

January

February

See also

References

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  26. Morris, Erika (January 14, 2026). "Legault resigns as Quebec premier". CTV News .
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  30. "Chinese leader Xi Jinping hails 'turnaround' in China-Canada ties as Mark Carney visits Beijing". BBC News. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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  39. "Cabinet approves S. Korea's military intel-sharing pact with Canada". Korea Times . January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
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  42. "2 dead in First Nation reserve shooting in northern Quebec". AP News . January 29, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
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  51. Gillies, Rob (February 6, 2026). "7 Toronto police officers arrested over suspected ties to organized crime". AP News. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  52. "Finland vs. Canada Olympic women's hockey game postponed because of norovirus". Sportsnet. February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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  54. "Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediately". Global News. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  55. "Canada's first oral HIV self-test has been approved for sale". The Globe and Mail. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  59. "More Canadian Airlines Halt Flights to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage". Bloomberg News . February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  60. "Trade Minister says Canada to start free-trade talks with UAE next month". The Globe and Mail. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  61. Withers, Tracy (January 24, 2026). "Carney to Visit Australia in March as 'Middle Powers' Engage". Bloomberg News . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  62. Tuck, Simon (January 28, 2026). "Carney working on trip to India and possible trade deal". National Post . Retrieved January 29, 2026.
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  65. "World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament". BBC Sport. June 13, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  66. Perry, Brad. "PCs to elect new leader in October 2026". Country 94. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  67. "Canada Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  68. "Holidays and Observances in Canada in 2026". Time and Date. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  69. Saxberg, Lynn (January 2, 2026). "Brian Doyle, celebrated Ottawa author, dies at age 90". Ottawa Citizen . Retrieved January 2, 2026.
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  71. Rossi, Bob (January 5, 2026). "David Branch, influential Canadian junior hockey executive, dies at 77" . The New York Times . ISSN   1553-8095 . Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  72. Knapp, J. D. (January 12, 2026). "Ralph L. Thomas, 'The Terry Fox Story' Director and Journalist, Dies at 86". The Wrap. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  73. "Hall, ironman goaltender with record 502 consecutive starts, dies at 94". NHL.com . January 8, 2026. Archived from the original on January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  74. "Official Obituary of Kim Thorson". RD Family Memorial Chapel.
  75. "Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85". CTV News. January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  76. "97 Play Off Champion Jason Lafreniere Passes Away, aged 59". Sheffield Steelers. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  77. "Former Ottawa NDP MPP Evelyn Gigantes dies at 83". CBC News . January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  78. "Philip Goyette (Phil) Obituary". Montreal Gazette. January 28, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  79. "Décès - Dorion, Jean" (in French). Le Journal de Montréal. January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  80. "Legendary actress Catherine O'Hara dead at 71". The Independent. January 30, 2026.