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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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B.C. to work with First Nations on Indigenous rights act, Eby says
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April 20, 2026

B.C. to work with First Nations on Indigenous rights act, Eby says

B.C. Premier David Eby has outlined a plan for B.C….

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National, Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide

NEWMARKET — An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Politics, Spare News

April 20, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: Clip of Carney saying he would use emergency powers against Alberta separatists doctored

Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

April 20, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: No evidence Carney threatened emergency powers against Alberta separatists

Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke…

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What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That
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April 20, 2026

What is China’s endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Drugs, puppies seized from Hamilton business, police say

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say three people have been arrested…

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How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking
Star

April 20, 2026

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking

The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 20, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

‘The people don’t want it,’ Ford says about decision to sell jet days after purchase

TORONTO — Taxpayers flooded Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cellphone over…

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We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said
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April 20, 2026

We asked Canada’s premiers if they fly private. Here’s what they said

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase…

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