politics

The Supreme Court will hear arguments against the Liberal government’s deeply controversial decision to outlaw certain firearms. Source link

Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process. Source link

Federal programs aimed at addressing climate change are facing significant cuts as the government shifts to artificial intelligence and slashes thousands of jobs, according to recently released departmental plans. Source link

While Canada’s economy is far more reliant on exports to the U.S. than vice versa, Canadian negotiators have crucial ammunition in their efforts to land a trade deal that reduces or eliminates tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Source link

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world’s most popular podcasts. Source link

With the looming October election, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has delivered a modest budget as the province aims to withstand ongoing trade disruptions and mounting geopolitical pressure. Source link

Canada’s population dropped last year, marking the first time the country has seen an annual net decline in residents since Confederation. Source link

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says she has reimbursed the House of Commons for items bought from her own shop “in error.” Source link

Rideau Cottage, the historic red-brick house where Canadian prime ministers have been living for more than a decade, is inadequate and comes with security risks, according to a government memorandum prepared last summer. Source link

Canada’s defence minister has committed $1.4 billion to boost the production of weapons, saying the investment is essential to the future of the country. Source link