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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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Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11
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January 13, 2025

Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11

Canada’s top security officials are ramping up planning in Kananaskis,…

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The Liberal leadership contenders' uphill battle
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January 13, 2025

The Liberal leadership contenders’ uphill battle

As the Liberal leadership race narrows, how well do Canadians…

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Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket
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January 13, 2025

Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive…

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Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim
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January 13, 2025

Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim

The Tabor Mountain ski hill near Prince George hasn’t reopened…

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These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan
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January 13, 2025

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers…

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Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program
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January 13, 2025

Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program

Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside…

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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
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January 13, 2025

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic…

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
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January 12, 2025

Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion

Canada is donating an additional $2 billion of military equipment,…

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