Alberta Referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging Albertans to reject a proposed future independence vote in the Oct. 19 referendum, as concerns grow over U.S. influence and AI-manipulated content. The ballot does not ask Alberta to leave Canada; it asks whether to hold a binding separation referendum. Elections Alberta says it checks voter eligibility, while former elections chief Glen Resler says a mail-in ballot rule prevented him from voting. Indigenous Rights: The Federal Court of Appeal overturned an order for expanded consultation with Kebaowek First Nation over a proposed nuclear waste site, ruling that Canada’s UNDRIP law sets a process for future implementation rather than immediate obligations. Security: Three Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven charged in the alleged abduction of a cryptocurrency exchange owner in Toronto. Diplomacy: India’s foreign ministry says Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Dec. 11–12 visit to Canada is under discussion, as both countries push to deepen ties and advance a trade deal. Air Travel: Air Canada and United Airlines have agreed to expand their Canada-U.S. partnership, including new routes for summer 2027, subject to regulatory approval.