politics
Government inks $753M deal for 6 Bombardier Global 6500 jets to replace Challengers
The federal government announced Friday that it’s buying six new Global 6500 jets from Bombardier to replace its existing fleet of four CC-144 Challengers. Source link
Other Conservatives 'frustrated' with Poilievre, says Liberal House leader a day after 2nd floor crossing
Hours after the Liberal government picked up another member in a surprise floor crossing, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon claimed he’s spoken to other Conservative MPs who are increasingly disgruntled with that party’s leadership. Source link
Montreal-Ottawa chosen as first leg of high-speed rail project
The first segment of Canada’s proposed high-speed rail network would connect Montreal and Ottawa, according to Radio-Canada. Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to make the announcement this morning. Source link
Canadian boycott of U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report
The drop in Canadian tourism to the United States in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions is hurting American businesses in several border states, a new report by a congressional committee has found. Source link
Another Conservative crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shy of majority
Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative caucus and joining the Liberals. Source link
Canadian military intelligence member charged with espionage, says DND
A non-commissioned member of the Canadian military intelligence branch has been charged with passing classified information to a “foreign entity,” the Department of National Defence revealed late Thursday. Source link
House of Commons agrees to break for 6-week holiday recess, will return in new year
The House of Commons is wrapping up the fall sitting Thursday, meaning MPs will be heading back to their ridings for a six-week holiday break. Source link
National museum CEO leaves role after report alleged she mistreated staff for over a decade
A letter sent to stakeholders and staff at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax said Marie Chapman was leaving her role immediately. Source link
Alberta Treaty 8 Chiefs demand pause on pipeline agreement, threaten legal action
Treaty 8 First Nations Chiefs spoke in Ottawa Thursday, calling for a pause on the pipeline memorandum of understanding until they are consulted and sign off on the potential project. They’re threatening legal action if that doesn’t happen. Source link