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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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COP climate talks aren't working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter
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November 11, 2024

COP climate talks aren’t working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter

A group of former leaders and climate experts say the…

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UN climate talks haven't improved Earth's climate prognosis in 3 years
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November 11, 2024

UN climate talks haven’t improved Earth’s climate prognosis in 3 years

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change…

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TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban
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November 7, 2024

TikTok tells users app service is ‘back in the U.S.’ after brief shutdown over ban

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in…

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Trump will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday
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November 7, 2024

Trump will ‘most likely’ give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he would “most…

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What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark
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November 7, 2024

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark

With just days to go until the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today's U.S. Supreme Court hearing
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November 7, 2024

Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today’s U.S. Supreme Court hearing

The company that owns TikTok goes to the U.S. Supreme…

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High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces
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November 7, 2024

High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces

The Liberal government launched a six-year $3.9 billion design and…

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Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
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November 1, 2024

Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by…

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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
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November 1, 2024

Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation

On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President…

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