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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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Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check
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January 21, 2025

Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for…

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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
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January 21, 2025

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event
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January 20, 2025

Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took the stage at…

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Guilbeault says it's 'deplorable' Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns
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January 20, 2025

Guilbeault says it’s ‘deplorable’ Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said the…

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Ottawa man testifies he received 'flurry' of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer
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January 20, 2025

Ottawa man testifies he received ‘flurry’ of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer

An Ottawa man testified Monday that he received “a flurry…

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At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump's inauguration
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January 20, 2025

At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump’s inauguration

Best Friends Family Diner sits at the intersection of New…

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No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway
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January 20, 2025

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now…

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Panama Canal 'will continue to be Panamanian,' country's president says in response to Trump
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January 20, 2025

Panama Canal ‘will continue to be Panamanian,’ country’s president says in response to Trump

Doubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose U.S. control…

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He identified his nephew's remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies
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January 20, 2025

He identified his nephew’s remains from his shoe as search underway in Gaza to recover bodies

Rescue workers and families are searching for an estimated 10,000…

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