politics
Carney shrugs off Trump's latest 51st state jab as trade talks ramp up
Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump reviving his 51st state jabs, as the two countries review their free trade agreement. Source link
AFN chief rebukes Alberta separatists in meeting with King Charles
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations rebuked the Alberta separation movement during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Source link
Canada confirms purchase of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from U.S. government
After months of silence, the Liberal government has formally confirmed Canada’s $2.6-billion purchase of 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States. The long-range strike systems will arrive starting in 2029 and mark a major boost to the Canadian Army’s firepower. Source link
Poilievre says Conservatives 'wiped out' Quebec separatism, despite PQ's win in 2012
The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s claim that support for Quebec separatism was “wiped out” under Stephen Harper’s government. Source link
Chair of Carney's new faith advisory council defends its mandate and membership
Identity Minister Marc Miller is defending the makeup and initial mandate of a faith advisory council Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday, as it faces criticism from Opposition Conservatives and Jewish advocacy group B’nai Brith. Source link
Liberals accused of rushing hot-button police data interception bill
The Liberal government is being accused of rushing through Parliament a deeply controversial bill that would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications during investigations. Source link
Ontario Legislature rising for 21-week summer break until end of October
Ontario’s members of provincial parliament will get an extra long break from the legislature this summer, as it takes a 21-week recess. The extended break comes after the legislature sat for 30 days, following a 14-week winter break. Source link
Carney addresses technical recession, says economy going through 'settling-in' period
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is “fundamentally” transforming the economy as it responds to the U.S. trade war, and that the country’s dip into a technical recession is partly a symptom of this “settling-in” period. Source link
Watchdog to investigate how CRA handles taxpayers' complaints
Canada’s taxpayers’ ombudsperson is launching an investigation into how the Canada Revenue Agency handles complaints, citing concerns about timeliness and fairness. Source link
Canada tells U.S., Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed
Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed. Source link