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2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

As the number of single people around the world continues to climb, more people are opening up about why they’re choosing not to couple up. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser looks at how relationship goals are changing and what it means for the economy.

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From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada’s nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.

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Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public
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December 6, 2024

Quebec premier says he wants to stop people from praying in public

Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday afternoon that he wants…

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Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears
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December 6, 2024

Canadian woman faced threats and domestic abuse before her death on remote Scottish island, court hears

New details have emerged in the murder case of a…

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In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
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December 6, 2024

In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?

After years of lying dormant, the civil war in Syria…

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Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic
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December 6, 2024

Jobless rate reaches 6.8 % in November, highest since 2017, excluding pandemic

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month…

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Taylor Swift dazzles fans in Vancouver, calling them 'generous' and 'warm-hearted'
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December 6, 2024

Taylor Swift dazzles fans in Vancouver, calling them ‘generous’ and ‘warm-hearted’

Taylor Swift received a rapturous welcome at B.C. Place Friday…

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He's made dollhouses for sick kids since the pandemic — even after his own cancer diagnosis
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December 6, 2024

He’s made dollhouses for sick kids since the pandemic — even after his own cancer diagnosis

His white beard is a little shorter than Santa’s, and…

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A Windsor water slide has a new weight limit. This woman says the way it's being enforced should change
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December 6, 2024

A Windsor water slide has a new weight limit. This woman says the way it’s being enforced should change

A Windsor, Ont., woman who wasn’t allowed to ride an…

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Why industrial carbon pricing may survive in Canada despite 'axe-the-tax' sentiment
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December 6, 2024

Why industrial carbon pricing may survive in Canada despite ‘axe-the-tax’ sentiment

A centrepiece of the Liberal climate plan, carbon pricing, has…

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Courts warn of 'critical' budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada's 3 largest cities
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December 6, 2024

Courts warn of ‘critical’ budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada’s 3 largest cities

Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is set to meet with…

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