politics
Carney shakes up senior ranks of the public service
Prime Minister Mark Carney has shaken up the senior ranks of the public service, creating and expanding some roles in a continued effort to put his stamp on the machinery of government. Source link
Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials
The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show. Source link
U.S. could hold a 'red card' over Canada's Gripen fighter jet option
As Ottawa reviews its F-35 purchase, there’s concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F-35s operate together in NATO missions, but U.S. approval is required for the encryption system — raising concerns it could be withheld if Canada […]
Saab sees Canada as 'great' partner to design next-generation fighter jets
Swedish company Saab says it’s hoping to partner with the federal government and Canadian businesses to develop systems for the next generation of aerial warfare as it pursues deals to supply Ottawa with new aircraft. Source link
'It's not easy, let's be clear': Carney speaks frankly about dealing with Trump at an event in Australia
Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled back the curtain on his relationship with his American counterpart Wednesday evening in Australia saying it’s not easy dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump and he must choose his words carefully to avoid any blowback. Source link
Carney won't say if there's Indian interference in Canada after cutting deals with Modi
Prime Minister Mark Carney wouldn’t take a stand Wednesday on whether he thinks Indian agents are actively interfering in Canada’s affairs, saying there’s an ongoing criminal matter related to the murder of a B.C. Sikh man and he doesn’t want to prejudice the outcome of that case. Source link
Canadians in Persian Gulf say they are living by the grace of missile defence systems
Canadian expats and those trying to get back home from the Persian Gulf say they’re living under the constant threat of missile and drone strikes, but are taking solace in what they describe as highly effective air-defence systems keeping them safe from harm. Source link
Poilievre touts 'free trade' between 'free nations' in speech on first foreign trip
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre touted the importance of “free trade” between “free nations” in a speech that referenced the likes of Adam Smith, Winston Churchill and even the mythic Robin Hood. Source link
Nervous nations calling Canada's energy minister after Iran strikes
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he’s starting to get calls from countries about how Canadian energy producers can fill the gap amid the conflict in Iran, which is driving up oil and gas prices. Source link
Carney lands in Australia looking to draw closer to a Commonwealth cousin also grappling with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia as he looks to bolster ties with a Commonwealth cousin that is increasingly viewed in Ottawa as a key ally on global challenges — a country that has some newfound importance for Canada amid a lot of uncertainty elsewhere. Source link