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Pamela Wallin resigns Senate seat 2 years before mandatory retirementPamela Wallin, a former broadcaster, was embroiled in the expense scandal that rocked the Senate in 2013, but was never criminally charged.Canada8 hours
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As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: reportMcGill’s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.CanadaOct 16
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Carney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta votePrime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has made it 'absolutely clear' to foreign governments, including U.S., not to meddle in domestic votes.CanadaOct 15
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Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls'When polling indicates that you’re on the winning side, complacency sets in. We saw that with Brexit, we saw that in elections,' Lukaszuk said.CanadaOct 14
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U.K. spy chief warns Russia ‘escalating’ hybrid warfare tactics in EuropeU.K. spy chief Ken McCallum’s warning comes as NATO’s commander in Europe issues stark language about defending against any military attack.WorldOct 13
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Countering drones is ‘critical’ as warfare evolves, Canada’s military saysThe Canadian Armed Forces has been spending on both building its drone warfare capabilities and defending operations from 'unmanned aerial systems.'CanadaOct 8
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Trump’s steel tariffs likely here for ‘long term:’ Canadian industry groupThe Canadian Steel Producers Association vice president says we need to deal the world as it is, not as we would like it to be, as U.S.-owned Hamilton plant lays off workers.CanadaOct 8
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Ottawa considering ‘options’ as foreign home buyer ban nears end: ministerThe ban was brought in by the Liberals in 2022 to keep foreign investors out of housing markets increasingly out of reach for Canadian buyers.CanadaOct 7
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Canada’s new foreign agents database has received just 30 registrationsCanada’s first foreign influence commissioner says he’s focused on raising awareness of requirements for foreign agents to register with his office.CanadaOct 6
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Canada needs ‘substantial’ defence spending to reach NATO 5% targets: PBOThe Liberal government has yet to detail their plans to hike defence spending to five per cent of GDP by 2035, a massive increase over a tight timeline.CanadaOct 6
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American officials have ‘concerns’ about Trump’s Canada attacks, MPs hearSenior Global Affairs officials stressed the deep and enduring ties between Canada and the U.S., noting that disagreements have been worked out before.CanadaOct 5
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Pacific Link pipeline to the West Coast officially designated a ‘national interest’ projectThe proposed Pacific Link pipeline would see up to one million barrels of oil per day flow from Alberta to the BC. Lower Mainland for export to Asian markets.CanadaOct 1
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Canada’s military seeking anti-drone defences for bases, facilitiesThe Department of National Defence says they need anti-drone defences to protect personnel, equipment and facilities across Canada.CanadaSep 29
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CSIS can break the law. They need to document it better, watchdog warnsThe National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) said CSIS did not properly document justifications for illegal activities as required.CanadaSep 29
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Canada needs more ‘urgency’ in rebuilding its military: ex-defence chiefThe Carney government needs to move quickly to invest in armed forces before it loses 'social licence' to do so, former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre says.PoliticsSep 28
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Threats to Canada’s North have ‘shifted significantly,’ foreign minister saysThe long-serving cabinet minister tells The West Block that Canada and the U.S. remain at the table to discuss Arctic security, sovereignty.CanadaSep 27
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Canadians more united despite separatist sentiment in Alberta, Quebec: IpsosOverwhelming majority of Canadians want Alberta to remain a part of a unified Canada, would vote for their province to remain as well.CanadaSep 26
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Canada inks intelligence-sharing deal with Germany amid bid for closer EU tiesNew information sharing agreement would apply both to security and defence issues but also trade and economic files, Ottawa says.PoliticsSep 25
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Ottawa ends ‘political accord’ with controversial Indigenous groupThe Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) says they will challenge Ottawa’s decision to cut ties with the organization, which claims to represent off-reserve Indigenous people.CanadaSep 23
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Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendumCanadians acting on behalf of foreign nations to influence Alberta referendum question must register with new foreign influence commissioner or face penalties.CanadaSep 23
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Why a plan to end strikes impacting ‘national interest’ is drawing criticismThe Liberal government maintains Bill C-39 would not restrict workers’ right to strike, but labour leaders say law would give cabinet power to decide who can take job action.PoliticsSep 22
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48% of northern Canadians say Trump’s U.S. is biggest threat to ArcticNortherners want the federal government to take a firm line on any disputes in the Arctic over borders or resources, according to new polling.PoliticsSep 21
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‘Europe and Canada are even stronger together,’ Carney vows in speechPrime Minister Mark Carney says deeper cooperation and trade between Canada and the EU can bolster sovereignty and help create the 'next just, stable, and prosperous world order.'CanadaSep 17
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How Canada-EU ‘associate member’ proposal raises questions with few answersUsula von der Leyen’s suggestion that Canada could become an associate member of the European Union is raising concerns over costs, sovereignty.PoliticsSep 16
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Poilievre set to try to rally Conservative MPs ahead of Parliament’s returnThe Conservative leader is trailing badly to Mark Carney’s Liberals, ties to shift political conversation from “speeches, summits” to results felt by Canadians.CanadaSep 15
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