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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.Canada3 hours
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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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Carney says deepening ‘alliance’ with European Union is a work in progressCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to deepen ties with the European Union amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.CanadaSep 15
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Hoekstra says U.S. needs ‘our allies on board’ to counter terrorist threatsThe U.S. ambassador attended a memorial in Gander, N.L., to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York City.PoliticsSep 11
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What could greater cooperation between Canada and the EU look like?Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to address the European Parliament next week as Canada looks to strengthen ties with the continent amid America’s trade war.PoliticsSep 10
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Ottawa will not recognize ‘southern Inuit’ as holding Indigenous rightsInuit governments dispute the Nunatukavut Community Council's (NCC), a group representing roughly 6,000 people in southern Labrador, claims to Indigeneity.CanadaSep 9
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Sapporo says moving zero-proof process to U.S. from Canada ‘not finalized’The company is considering moving production of its non-alcoholic beer to American breweries, but says 99.5 per cent of its Canadian production is staying put.CanadaSep 8
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Ottawa lays out plan for AI data centres as community backlash growsA.I. Minister Evan Solomon says the government understands Canadians are concerned about noise, electricity and water use of large-scale data centres.CanadaSep 3
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VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for 1st time in 40 years, Carney saysThe prime minister says the country is being 'tested' by Donald Trump’s trade war, but that Canadians will not be divided by American tariffs.PoliticsSep 3
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Carney says Russia’s ejection from G20 was ‘valid’ as officials returnThe Canadian prime minister says it’s up to U.S. President Donald Trump which world leaders get an invite to G20 meeting in Miami.PoliticsSep 3
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Canada is an ‘indispensable’ ally despite political tensions: U.S. admiralThe commander of U.S. Pacific Command tells reporters military-to-military relations need to stay above the political fray, as relations between Canada and the U.S. remain tense.CanadaSep 2
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Ottawa extends the pause on federal fuel excise tax to 2027A planned renewal of the federal excise tax on fuel that was to kick in after Labour Day will be paused, Canada's finance minister is to announce Wednesday afternoon.CanadaSep 2
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Hegseth mocking Canadian cadets is ‘below the dignity’ of his office: minister'It tells you everything you need to know about the amateur hour,' said British Columbia Premier David Eby earlier in the day, responding to Hegseth's post.TrendingSep 1
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Byelection wins a ‘clear message’ of support for trade stance, Carney saysPrime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals sweep three byelections to strengthen majority mandate amid trade war with Donald Trump’s administration.CanadaSep 1
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Canada hosts U.S., Chinese military leaders at Indo-Pacific defence forumAnnual gathering of Indo-Pacific military leaders comes at a tense time in Canada-U.S. political relations, and while Ottawa seeks to improve relationship with Beijing.CanadaAug 31
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