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Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a $1.1-billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production deal, suggesting Ottawa finalized the purchase months ago without making any announcement. The silence clashes with promises to buy less American equipment, even as the Armed Forces pushes for the Ukraine-tested system to fill a critical long-range strike gap.

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At Issue | The costs of Carney's spending plans

At Issue | The costs of Carney’s spending plans

At Issue this week: What Mark Carney’s spending goals outlined in the spring economic update mean for the deficit. Conservatives battle Liberal efforts to move committees behind closed doors. And how will Carney’s new sovereign wealth fund help Canadians?

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Business, Health, National, Pharma, Politics

January 29, 2025

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal…

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Business, Economy, National

January 29, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook

OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 29, 2025

Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

January 29, 2025

Toronto teen hurt while celebrating Eagles win in Philadelphia dies from his injuries

A Toronto boys’ school is mourning a former student who…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities

Canadian authorities say they’ve intercepted a human smuggling attempt in…

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How a teenage sensation is growing women's hockey in her native Slovakia
Star

January 29, 2025

How a teenage sensation is growing women’s hockey in her native Slovakia

Nela LopuÅ¡anová rose to fame after scoring a viral lacrosse-style…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

January 29, 2025

Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

TORONTO — Sum 41’s members have experienced the highs and…

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Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Abdelrazik’s lawyer cites ‘serial hypocrisies’ in final detention case arguments

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal…

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National, Politics

January 29, 2025

All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada

OTTAWA — The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have…

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