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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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Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says
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January 24, 2025

Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says

A fence has gone up near the U.S.-Canada border, but…

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Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo
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January 23, 2025

Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo

Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily…

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Bishop won't apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans
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January 23, 2025

Bishop won’t apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans

A bishop who pleaded with U.S. president Donald Trump to…

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How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign
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January 23, 2025

How the leaders’ debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s campaign slogan is “Protect Ontario,”…

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With 10 days to go, here's what's on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight's final debate
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January 23, 2025

With 10 days to go, here’s what’s on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight’s final debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commands a strong…

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Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of 'caretaker convention' during Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of ‘caretaker convention’ during Ontario election

Doug Ford says he will remain on duty as premier,…

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Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
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January 23, 2025

Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs

While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

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Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source

Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election…

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How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election

Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ victory in Thursday’s Ontario…

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