Carney wants to spend an extra $9B on defence by April. Is that possible?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s goal of hitting NATO’s defence spending target of two per cent of gross domestic product this…
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Canada weighing recognition of Palestinian statehood: source
The Canadian government is weighing whether to recognize Palestinian statehood, and whether that recognition would come with conditions, according to…
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge…
Crown attorneys’ group accuses politicians, media of ‘attacks’ on justice system
The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association says “attacks” launched by “politicians, media and members of the public” in…
Trump orders scaled-back on some copper imports, citing national security
The United States will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper pipes and wiring, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday,…
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state in September
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank’s governing body agrees…
Trump slams Canada’s plan to recognize Palestinian state amid trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform just after midnight on Thursday to say he is not pleased…
This is the court case that could kneecap most Trump tariffs
Most of the tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on countries around the world face a crucial legal…
Top army commander says ‘completely unacceptable’ behaviour is eroding trust in the Canadian Forces
The credibility and reputation of the Canadian Army is once again being questioned following an investigation into alleged extremist activities…
Canada’s economy contracted by 0.1% in May, but showed signs of a rebound
Statistics Canada says the economy contracted for a second straight month in May, but there were signs of a rebound…