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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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Liberals blow past deadline to review major national security lawBill C-59 changed Canada's national security landscape, creating the CSE Act, giving CSIS new powers and creating civilian oversight for the first time.CanadaAug 13
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Group sues National Arts Centre over Shen Yun cancellation, raises foreign interference concernsThe group behind the Shen Yun performance highlights NAC officials' engagement with the Chinese ambassador ahead of show’s cancellation.PoliticsJul 30
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Carney aims to reverse $1 trillion in foreign capital flight over 2 days in SeptemberThere's a greater 'enthusiasm' from the business community to invest in Canada over the last year, according to Business Council of Canada vice-president Marc Desormeaux.PoliticsJul 24
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Conservatives fear fundraising slump amid sagging polls, infightingA Global News analysis of fundraising data suggests Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has attended just seven major fundraisers so far in 2026.CanadaJul 14
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Canada still doesn’t have a foreign influence registry, and advocates are worriedSix months after publishing draft regulations, the Liberal government has yet to enact the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act.CanadaJun 18
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Watchdog warns CSIS risks ‘stereotyping’ foreigners in security screeningCanada's spy agency has been issuing country-specific threat warnings for some foreign nationals seeking government security clearance.CanadaJun 8
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Canada’s spy agency didn’t report potentially unlawful activity to feds: watchdogCSIS is required to report any potentially unlawful or Charter non-compliant activity from employees to the public safety minister, but a watchdog says that hasn’t been happening.CanadaMay 29
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Canada provided assistance to Americans fleeing Donald Trump’s war with IranTrump’s war with Iran, now in its fourth month, has killed thousands of Iranians, sent oil prices skyrocketing and plunged the global economy into further turmoil.PoliticsMay 27
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New Financial Crimes Agency needed to combat growing threat of fraud, scams: expertsThe RCMP has long warned that national security investigations and protective policing operations have pulled resources away from financial crime enforcement.CanadaApr 30
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Carney’s economic update gives more Harper vibes than TrudeauLiberals attempt to project stability among global uncertainty around oil prices, war and trade talks with the Trump administration.CanadaApr 28
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Who isn’t welcome in Mark Carney’s technicolour Liberal caucus?The prime minister has drawn floor crossers that range from an NDP MP that backed Avi Lewis to a conservative that wanted December to be known as 'Christian Heritage Month.'PoliticsApr 9
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Carney praises Michael Ma after controversial Chinese forced labour exchangeIn a closed-door fundraiser in Markham, Ont., Monday night, Carney told a crowd that the former Conservative MP represents Liberal party values.PoliticsMar 31
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Watchdog report prompts renewed calls for Indigenous people to run Indigenous procurementFederal procurement watchdog found 'cascading failures' in the federal government’s administration of Indigenous procurement programs.PoliticsMar 26
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Watchdog finds little oversight over multi-billion-dollar Indigenous procurement programProcurement watchdog’s probe says Canada can’t 'credibly demonstrate' that Indigenous businesses are benefitting from multi-billion dollar procurement program.PoliticsMar 26
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A ‘lone actor’ attack on Jewish Canadians is ‘realistic’ risk: reportCanada’s Integrated Threat Assessment Centre says the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has heightened an already present threat against Jewish Canadians and public officials.CanadaMar 20
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Poilievre, Rogan chat MMA, exercise and trade: ‘Knock the tariffs down’The Conservative leader made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast after turning down Rogan’s invite during the last election.PoliticsMar 19
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Global Affairs Canada eyes taking ‘more risks’ in uncertain world: documentThe foreign affairs department is struggling under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cuts, and now is 'challenging traditional assumptions' about its work.PoliticsMar 18
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