Good morning. Canada, along with several European countries and U.S. allies have moved to officially recognize Palestine as a state. More on that below, plus reporting from Charlie Kirk’s funeral and data show Canadian wildlife on the decline. Let’s get to it.
A general view shows people attending the public memorial service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sept. 21, 2025.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images
TOP STORYTens of thousands attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
The latest: Charlie Kirk, the influential young political and religious figure killed on a college campus, was remembered Sunday as a prophet who led a conservative revival in the U.S. Kirk was shot dead on Sept. 10, a killing that has elicited fury, grief and reprisals from supporters around the world — and cheers from some who condemned his views.
His widow, Erika Kirk, offered forgiveness to his killer. The event also brought to the fore political aspiration, new expressions of President Donald Trump’s grievances and resolute pledges to carry on Kirk’s work.
Analysis: Charlie Kirk’s memorial was a religious ceremony, state funeral and political rally in one.
What’s next: Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson. Governor Spencer Cox has said the 22-year-old was radicalized by social media and the “deep dark internet.”
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike, as seen from central Gaza Strip, Sept. 21, 2025.Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters
WorldCanada, Britain, Portugal and Australia recognize the state of Palestine
The latest: Recognition of a Palestinian state is a significant shift of Canadian foreign policy. Prime Minister Mark Carney said yesterday that Canada believes it can no longer wait for a negotiated peace agreement between Israeli and Palestinian leaders because the viability of a two-state solution is eroding.
What’s next: France is expected to follow suit.
On the ground: Palestinians were streaming out of Gaza City, though many are unable, or unwilling, to be uprooted again. On Sunday, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children, health officials said. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Health Ministry said that an Israeli drone strike in the south killed five people, among them three children, and two others were wounded. Israel did not comment on either incident.
Costume designer and stylist Charlene Akuamoah, pictured at Eagle Creek studios in Vancouver.Kitt Woodland/The Globe and Mail
How We LiveMade-in-Canada style matters more than ever
The latest: To compile this year’s Canada’s Best Dressed List, a group of Globe and Mail editors and contributors reached out to their networks of wardrobe watchers, dug deep into their social-media feeds and surveyed past nominees to create a roster of candidates.
What else: What happened to fashion that tells a story, not just fills racks? This season, stylist Santanae Luzige is recommitting to wearing fashion that feels emotionally resonant or deeply functional.
At The Globe: We’re excited to share a fresh new look for our Life, Style and Culture sections.In the archive: Fifty-five years later, The Mary Tyler Moore Show continues to influence fashion.Shopping guide: The perfect statement coat for fall is equal parts practical and stylish.Style Magazine: Download the full issue of the Autumn 2025 issue.LabourTech founders are leaving Canada at accelerating rate, survey finds
The latest: Relocating outside of the country has long been a trend for Canadian entrepreneurs and startups. Most of the movement has been to the United States, home to nearly half of the new Canadian-led high-potential startups founded in 2024. Now, a new study suggests the brain drain has accelerated.
What’s next: Whether the trend will continue is unclear. The Trump administration said Friday it is imposing a US$100,000 fee on companies, typically tech giants, for each new worker they bring in from abroad on H-1B visas. This could be an opportunity for Canadian companies to aggressively recruit skilled workers. However, the new fee could also prompt U.S. companies to recruit more in Canada, which is covered by a different visa.
EnvironmentNew data put Canadian wildlife declines in focus
The latest: In a report released today, the environmental advocacy group WWF found that 53 per cent of the Canadian species it measures are decreasing in abundance. The Living Planet Index is updated every five years – its findings signal that Canadian policies are inadequate to the task of protecting species at risk across the country or improving their chances of recovery.
What’s next: A new national survey has found that British Columbians are now as likely as Albertans to prioritize jobs over the environment, as concerns grow in B.C. over unaffordability. This year, 40 per cent of respondents said they strongly or somewhat agree that environmental protections are more important – a figure that has fallen every year since 2022, when 60 per cent felt this way.
Bookmarked Health: Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife kept its ER open this summer by using a shift bidding system — allowing doctors to name their price for flying to NWT to work. For your flight: So, your European travel plans were scuttled by cyberattacks, strikes: now what? For your finances: Here’s how much you might get from the Loblaw bread price-fixing settlement.For your fridge: Easy ways to use corn and tomatoes, both at their very best in SeptemberConversation starter: If the notwithstanding clause is the nuclear option, Ottawa should respond proportionately, writes Andrew Coyne.The Quote
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Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre pretends to fight Breakfast Television host Tim Bolen after their interview, Toronto on Sept 16, 2025.EDUARDO LIMA/The Globe and Mail
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