politics
Poilievre lands in London for first foreign trip as Opposition leader
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is on a European tour that is taking him to the United Kingdom and Germany where he is meeting with like-minded politicians and laying out a political and economic vision he hopes can rival Prime Minister Mark Carney. Source link
Did Carney's government go too far in offering 'support' for U.S. strikes against Iran?
Every prime minister is called upon, at one time or another, to comment on the actions of an American president — for Mark Carney, still less than a year on the job, there have already been several such moments. The latest moment of necessity arrived this past weekend, when the United States and Israel launched […]
Winnipegger charged with threatening prime minister on social media
A Winnipeg man faces charges after he allegedly posted threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney and incited hatred against Jews and Muslims. Source link
Union urges federal government to halt early retirement program for public servants
The Public Service Alliance of Canada wants the federal government to suspend the early retirement program for public servants and has filed complaints to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Announced in the last budget, the program is intended to help alleviate job cuts as thousands of public sector jobs are set […]
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