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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 says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4
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January 12, 2025

Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will end a month-long…

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Confused by Trump's many tariff threats? Here's what's going on
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January 12, 2025

Confused by Trump’s many tariff threats? Here’s what’s going on

Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans isn’t…

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This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions
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January 12, 2025

This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions

Flags Unlimited’s sales of Canadian flags have doubled from a…

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5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump
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January 12, 2025

5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump

All of the country’s living former prime ministers are asking…

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Canada's ambassador to France says Trump's sovereignty threats could violate international law
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January 12, 2025

Canada’s ambassador to France says Trump’s sovereignty threats could violate international law

Canada’s ambassador to France says he’s against U.S. President Donald…

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Washington's view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?
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January 12, 2025

Washington’s view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?

In normal times, a G7 and NATO leader accusing a…

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Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s premiers met again…

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Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability

When three of Justin Trudeau’s ministers came to the microphone set…

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Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1
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January 12, 2025

Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he could still hit…

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