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Poilievre says Conservatives want national unity in face of separation threats
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he hasn’t had a single member of Parliament from within his party express they’re in favour of Alberta separatism. Source link
Poilievre disagrees with Conservative MP's 'anti-American hissy fit' comments
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he disagrees with how one of his MPs recently characterized Canada’s reaction to U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs and taunts. Source link
Government couldn't always justify keeping people on no-fly list: watchdog
The federal government sometimes left people on Canada’s no-fly list without lawful justification, according to a recently released report from one of the country’s intelligence watchdogs. Source link
Build it here or buy it there? Canada’s defence plan meets Trump’s new arms agenda
The Carney government formally released its long-awaited defence industrial strategy, which aims to boost domestic weapons manufacturing while reducing Canada’s heavy reliance on U.S. suppliers. Source link
PM Carney taps former head of public service to spearhead CUSMA negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen the former clerk of the Privy Council, Janice Charette, to head Canada’s trade negotiations as it prepares for a review of the North American trade pact this year. Source link
Canada bets on ‘Build at Home’ defence strategy to reclaim sovereignty — and revive readiness
Canada’s new defence industrial strategy sets ambitious targets to rebuild military readiness and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, aiming to award 70 per cent of defence contracts to Canadian firms over the next decade. Backed by $6.6 billion, the plan seeks to boost equipment serviceability rates, increase defence exports by 50 per cent and create […]
Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free starting this week
Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free starting Tuesday until the end of 2026, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry announced Sunday — marking another step in Canada’s thawing relationship with the Chinese government. Source link
Ottawa sees 'huge opportunity' as trade delegation heads to Mexico, says cabinet minister
A Canadian trade mission to Mexico this week could produce new deals by early spring, and marks the country’s “most significant” such mission ever to Mexico, according to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Source link
Ottawa sees 'huge opportunity' as trade delegation heads to Mexico, says cabinet minister
A Canadian trade mission to Mexico this week could produce new deals by early spring, and marks the country’s “most significant” such mission ever to Mexico, according to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Source link
Canada has officially joined the EU's loans-for-weapons program
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada has now officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans to member states to invest in defence capabilities. Source link