Good morning. Canada and the European Union are preparing to deepen ties on trade and defence, with plans to give Canada associate-member status as both sides seek to reduce their reliance on the U.S. More on that below, along with Danielle Smith’s ultimatum to Alberta separatists and a troubling finding about Canada’s loons.

Good morning. With Alberta’s separatist question settled for now, attention turns to what comes next for the province and its relationship with Ottawa. More on that below, along with the reopening of plasma donation centres and a new report showing record food bank use among Canadians.

Good morning. Voters rejected the separation question in the Alberta referendum, with roughly 76 per cent electing to remain in Canada. More on that below, along with the military inquiry into the CFB Wainwright fire, and new data suggesting Toronto’s traffic congestion is easing.