Canada & Spain
84 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Business
Canada: Canada's experience with a large foreign-born population is cited as evidence that benefits from immigration do not fade with increased inflows, suggesting room for more workers.
Spain: Spain is a key example in the study, where immigration may have generated as much as one third of economic growth per worker between 1990 and 2024, with a 15 percentage point increase in immigrants leading to a potential 28% higher GDP per worker growth.
Jun 25, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada sent rescue teams to Venezuela to assist in the earthquake relief efforts.
Spain: Spain announced one million euros in aid and confirmed five of its citizens died in the Venezuela earthquakes, with 119 missing.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Canada: Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned Israel's 'appalling abuse' of Canadian citizens, stating it violated the Vienna Convention, and demanded an independent investigation.
Spain: Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reported that four of its 44 activists received medical treatment for injuries. There were also protests in Bilbao condemning the Basque police's treatment of returning activists.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Canada: Canada announced new defense spending and submarine deals, and launched free trade talks with Turkey. It met NATO's 2% GDP target and pledged to reach 3.5% by 2029.
Spain: Spain was criticized by Trump for not meeting defense spending targets and for its stance on Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Canada: Canada agreed to cooperate with UK on defense funding mechanisms.
Spain: Spain faces potential US trade embargo due to its refusal to increase defense spending and support Iran operations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada>>> is monitoring several individuals exposed to hantavirus, with one confirmed case, and has implemented temporary travel measures, indicating a proactive but cautious approach to public health.
Spain: Spain confirmed a hantavirus case in a passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius, who is now in quarantine in Madrid.
May 07, 2026 · 368 articles
International
Canada: Canada is the lead proponent and host of the DSRB, aiming to strengthen its role in global security and provide low-cost defence financing.
Spain: Spain has reviewed the DSRB proposal but has not joined.
Apr 20, 2026 · 32 articles
International
Canada: Canada increases defense spending with missile and submarine contracts, strengthening its NATO commitments and military modernization.
Spain: Threatened by Trump with trade consequences over defense disagreements.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada pledged humanitarian aid to Venezuela, preparing to deliver assistance in the days and weeks ahead.
Spain: Spain offered full support and sent rescue teams with dogs and equipment to Venezuela, contributing to the international relief efforts.
Jun 24, 2026 · 632 articles
Tech
Canada: Canada>>> is one of the countries whose organizations have gained access to Anthropic>>>'s Mythos AI model through Project Glasswing to bolster cybersecurity.
Spain: Spain>>> is included in the expansion of Project Glasswing, with its organizations gaining access to Anthropic>>>'s Mythos AI model for cybersecurity defense.
May 19, 2026 · 83 articles
International
Canada: Canada summoned Israeli diplomats and condemned the 'mistreatment of civilians', with its Prime Minister Mark Carney calling Israel's treatment of activists 'abominable'.
Spain: Spain condemned Israel's actions, called for the release of activists, and summoned Israeli diplomats. It also called on the EU to sanction Itamar Ben-Gvir.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Canada: The Canadian air force piloted the helicopter that transported Reuters journalists to the NATO exercise area.
Spain: Spain was considered for suspension from NATO due to its refusal to grant basing and overflight rights for U.S. military operations against Iran, but Spanish Marines participated in the FLEETEX 250 exercises.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada joined the coordinated sanctions against Israeli networks involved in violence in the West Bank, including a construction firm and its owners, and prohibited Canadians from dealing with designated individuals.
Spain: Spain is mentioned as one of the other countries that have previously banned Israeli ministers, indicating a broader international trend of sanctions.
Jun 06, 2026 · 64 articles
International
Canada: Canada is the target of Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, which have spurred patriotism and affected its economy.
Spain: Spain is mentioned in relation to Spain — Catalonia's separatist movement.
Aug 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada is among the allies expected to increase defense spending; NATO estimates combined European and Canadian investment will rise by $258 billion.
Spain: Spain endorsed the 5% goal but stated it could meet security needs without such high spending, indicating potential resistance.
Apr 20, 2026 · 60 articles
Regulatory
Canada: Canada introduced legislation to restrict social media access for under-16s and require safety-by-design.
Spain: Spain announced plans to implement age restrictions for social media.
Jun 26, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Canada: Canada is among the nations that have joined the European call for a negotiated settlement in the conflict.
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel's military actions and has called for the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Canada: Target market for expansion; Multiverse has office and plans growth.
Spain: Home country of Multiverse Computing; benefits from tech ecosystem growth.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada is the source of the wildfires and smoke, facing domestic destruction and international criticism. The event strains U.S.-Canada relations and may lead to increased tariffs.
Spain: Spain's soccer team played in World Cup final amid smoke.
Jul 15, 2026 · 129 articles
Accidents
Canada: The affected country, facing widespread evacuations, property destruction, and economic disruption.
Spain: Country with wildfires studied by WWA, used for comparison.
Aug 04, 2026 · 91 articles
International
Canada: Favorability of U.S. dropped sharply; views of China rose significantly, influenced by tariff disputes.
Spain: Switched to viewing China more favorably than the U.S.
Jul 15, 2026 · 22 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada produced 142 pyroCbs in 2023, used as a comparison for the rare phenomenon in Europe.
Spain: Spain faced its largest recorded wildfire near Madrid, burning over 70,000 hectares and causing at least 13 deaths. The fires led to mass evacuations and a national emergency, impacting agriculture and tourism.
Jul 27, 2026 · 349 articles
Accidents
Canada: Canada saw a partial eclipse, but no significant economic or energy impact was reported.
Spain: Spain was the primary viewing location, experiencing its first total solar eclipse in over a century. The event drew hundreds of thousands of tourists, boosting the economy, but also heightened wildfire risks and required extensive safety measures.
Aug 05, 2026 · 75 articles
Business
Canada: Investors from Canada registered new companies in Pakistan, contributing to the overall foreign investment and corporate expansion.
Spain: Investors from Spain registered new companies in Pakistan, contributing to the overall foreign investment and corporate expansion.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Canada: Canada reached $164 million in K-Beauty sales in 2025, up 57% year-over-year, with e-commerce representing 76% of sales, indicating strong market growth.
Spain: Spain is a leading European market for K-Beauty, with Korean brands capturing 15-20% of online skincare sales, indicating strong growth and consumer adoption.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Canada: Canada is mentioned as waking up to the need for safety-by-design, potentially aligning with EU regulatory trends.
Spain: Spain is also recognizing the importance of safe design, contributing to the global regulatory movement.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada previously rescinded its digital services tax in hopes of luring Washington back to the negotiating table after Donald Trump cut off trade talks, demonstrating the impact of US pressure.
Spain: Spain imposes a 3% digital services tax on large companies, making it one of the countries that could face retaliatory tariffs from the United States.
Jun 08, 2026 · 114 articles
International
Canada: Canada>>> is mentioned as investing more in defense alongside Europe, suggesting a broader effort to compensate for potential United States>>> reductions.
Spain: The United States>>> reportedly considered moves to suspend Spain>>> from NATO>>>, indicating potential punitive actions against allies.
May 18, 2026 · 46 articles
Regulatory
Canada: Canada is preparing a ban for under-16s, aligning with international efforts.
Spain: Spain has proposed a minimum age of 16 for social media access, advocating for stricter limits.
Jul 03, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Canada: Canada had citizens exposed to the hantavirus outbreak, with its public health agency managing their isolation and recovery.
Spain: Spain's Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife, served as an evacuation point for remaining passengers from the MV Hondius.
Jun 03, 2026 · 83 articles
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