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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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Trump for first time talks to international venue about making Canada a state
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January 20, 2025

Trump for first time talks to international venue about making Canada a state

Donald Trump for the first time used an international venue…

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Trump cancels travel for refugees to U.S., leaving thousands who were already approved stranded
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January 20, 2025

Trump cancels travel for refugees to U.S., leaving thousands who were already approved stranded

Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United…

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Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels
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January 20, 2025

Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels

President Donald Trump, in a flurry of climate and energy-related…

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Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1
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January 20, 2025

Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1

Donald Trump on Monday issued pardons for about 1,500 people…

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As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would
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January 19, 2025

As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday,…

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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
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January 19, 2025

17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Schizas wins 3rd women's title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships
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January 19, 2025

Schizas wins 3rd women’s title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships

Madeline Schizas debuted her “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” program to win…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors
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January 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend the inauguration of…

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader
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January 19, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in…

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