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Unpaid Taxes and Business Subsidies in Canada

Canadian businesses owe tens of billions in unpaid taxes while receiving substantial government subsidies, which have increased 140 percent federally since 2014, prompting debate over the need for further tax breaks.

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Two Former NDP MPs Decline Leadership Bids

Following the NDP's election losses, two former MPs, Matthew Green and Guy Caron, have ruled out running for party leader, while activist Avi Lewis is considering a bid; the party will choose a new leader by March 29, 2026, after establishing a \$100,000 entry fee and a longer timeline for the race.

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Carney's Quebec Appointments Spark Western Concerns

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed three Quebeckers to senior roles, sparking concerns in Western Canada about regional representation and potential policy biases, drawing parallels to similar appointments in the 1960s.

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Bill C-5 Passes Amidst Rare Cross-Party Cooperation in Canadian Parliament

The Canadian Parliament passed Bill C-5 on June 20th, granting the government power to expedite infrastructure projects; this notably featured a handshake between Prime Minister Carney and Conservative leaders, symbolizing improved cross-party cooperation after a decade of intense partisanship.

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Canada Appoints New Top Bureaucrat to Expedite Ambitious Agenda

Mark Carney appointed Michael Sabia, former Hydro-Québec CEO, as Canada's new top bureaucrat, replacing John Hannaford, to expedite his ambitious agenda, including infrastructure, military, and housing initiatives. Simultaneously, Canada and the U.S. are engaging in talks to resolve their trade disp...

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Cost of Canada's F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase Soars to $27.7 Billion

Canada's purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets will cost $27.7 billion, significantly more than initially projected, prompting the government to consider scaling back the order or exploring European alternatives; this comes as the Auditor-General raises concerns about federal contract management.

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Canada-U.S. Trade Talks, NDP Leadership Race, and Unemployment Drop

Prime Minister Mark Carney is leading Canada's trade negotiations with the U.S., facing a potential August 1st deadline and threatened 35% tariffs on certain goods; the NDP is holding a leadership race with a $100,000 entry fee, and the Canadian unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% in June.

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Alberta's Next Panel: Addressing Separatist Sentiment Under the Guise of 'Ottawa Problem'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launched the Alberta Next Panel to address provincial concerns about its relationship with the federal government, potentially leading to a 2026 referendum on policy changes; however, the underlying issue involves managing growing separatist sentiment within the provin...

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Canadian Court Upholds Sanctions Against Russian Billionaire Melnichenko

A Canadian court rejected Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko's appeal to remove him from Canada's sanctions list, citing his attendance at meetings with Vladimir Putin and his past association with Russian state-owned entities despite his claims of long-term residence outside of Russia.

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Canada Faces $77 Billion Annual Deficits Due to Election Promises and Increased Military Spending

A Canadian fiscal forecast predicts annual federal budget deficits exceeding $77 billion due to election promises and a $90 billion yearly increase in military spending, totaling a $311 billion cumulative deficit over four years, prompting calls for fiscal adjustments to reduce the financial burden.

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Conservatives' Electoral Decline Since the 1990s

Since Brian Mulroney's departure in 1993, the Canadian Liberals have won eight federal elections, while the Conservatives have secured only three victories, a decline coinciding with their rightward shift and the rise of populist figures like Pierre Poilievre.

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Canada Accelerates Military Spending to Meet NATO Target

Canada will boost military spending to 2 percent of GDP by 2025-26, five years ahead of schedule, to meet NATO targets, adding $9.3 billion to the Department of National Defence budget; however, the government opposes increasing the NATO target beyond 2 percent.

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