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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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U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter
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January 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military said Tuesday it carried out strikes against…

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What's next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran
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January 9, 2026

What’s next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to find a way out…

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U.S. House votes to curb Trump's war powers in bipartisan rebuke
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January 9, 2026

U.S. House votes to curb Trump’s war powers in bipartisan rebuke

The U.S. House of Representatives for the first time on…

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Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it 'American wish list'
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January 9, 2026

Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it ‘American wish list’

Oil prices down 10%, major currencies strengthen amid optimism of…

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Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be 'extraordinarily' difficult
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January 9, 2026

Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships…

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Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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January 9, 2026

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

What to know about the conflict in the Middle East…

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Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue
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January 9, 2026

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire…

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Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end
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January 9, 2026

Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end

U.S. President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the…

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Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of 'armed piracy' amid dueling blockades
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January 9, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of ‘armed piracy’ amid dueling blockades

Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, accused ‌the U.S….

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