politics
After a bumpy ride, federal budget watchdog steps down with some praise
During his short tenure as Canada’s interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques endured accusations of partisanship, criticism over his message delivery and, in the end, praise for representing an institution now ranked first among its international equals. Source link
Deadline day: $20B submarine showdown puts Korean and German bids in spotlight
Canada’s high-speed push to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines reaches a pivotal moment on Monday as South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and Germany’s TKMS submit formal bids in a program worth more than $20 billion. The contest — to supply up to 12 boats — will shape Canada’s naval reach and industrial alliances for decades. Source […]
Wary U.S. allies try to avoid getting drawn into criticizing Washington or attacking Tehran
Washington’s Western allies have stressed they were not involved in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran — but they’ve also carefully skirted judgment of its legality. Source link
Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India's Modi
In a statement to reporters after a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Carney said Canada is going all-in on diversifying trade. What’s been agreed to after these leaders’ talks is designed to more than double two-way trade to some $70 billion a year by 2030, he said. Source link
Conservatives call for federal independent inquiry on Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
The federal Conservatives are calling for an independent inquiry on the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to understand what happened and how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. Source link
Canadian military members likely involved in planning U.S. strikes on Iran, retired general says
A retired Canadian major-general says personnel on exchange with U.S. Central Command were likely involved in planning and targeting airstrikes on Iran unless Ottawa explicitly barred participation. As U.S. and Israeli forces intensify their campaign, The Department of National Defence has so far declined to clarify Canada’s operational role. Source link
Hailing India as a ‘natural partner,’ Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year’s end
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Indian charm offensive continued over the weekend as he set aside any notion of bilateral bad blood and hailed the South Asian country as a “natural partner.” Source link
Canada poised to become 'one of the largest suppliers of LNG in the world': Energy minister
Canada’s energy minister says the country is poised to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas, exporting as much as 100 million tonnes per year. Source link
Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year — and instead he’s reiterating his proposal the Carney government set up an all-party committee on the matter. Source link
Ottawa's Iranian diaspora shares hopes, fears in the wake of military strike
There’s a mix of reactions from Iranian Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday in the wake of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting their home country. Some feel the airstrikes are overdue, while some worry war won’t bring peace. Source link