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Bill C-4 Faces Backlash Over Unrelated Section Shielding Federal Parties from Provincial Privacy Laws

Bill C-4, a Canadian federal tax-cut bill, controversially includes a provision exempting federal political parties from provincial privacy laws, sparking criticism from privacy advocates and legal experts due to its timing and lack of safeguards, potentially delaying a British Columbia court case.

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Canada Delays Retaliation on U.S. Tariffs Amidst Ongoing Trade Talks

In response to the U.S. imposing 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada will not immediately retaliate, citing ongoing trade negotiations; this decision comes despite Carney describing the tariffs as "unjustified" and "illegal.

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Carney's Government Sets Ambitious Economic Goals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has set ambitious economic goals, including becoming the strongest G7 economy and a leading science and innovation hub, and is taking steps to achieve them through legislative actions and international cooperation, although facing potential obstacles ...

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Canada Prioritizes Indigenous Interests in National Infrastructure Projects

Following a meeting in Saskatoon, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Indigenous interests will be central to the development of major infrastructure projects deemed a national priority, mandating meaningful consultation with Indigenous peoples in the process.

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Blanchard Appointed as Carney's Chief of Staff Amidst Major Economic Reforms

Former UN Ambassador Marc-André Blanchard was appointed as Prime Minister Mark Carney's permanent chief of staff, replacing interim chief Marco Mendicino, while former Justice Minister David Lametti takes over as principal secretary from Tom Pitfield; this follows the new Liberal government's promis...

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NDP Faces Resource Crunch After Election Losses

Following a drop in seats after the last election, the NDP lost its recognized party status, resulting in a reduction of its weekly parliamentary questions and a significant loss of central staff, prompting ongoing negotiations with other parties for increased support and resources.

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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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Canada: Interprovincial Trade Deals Signed Ahead of First Ministers' Meeting

Ahead of a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, Ontario signed trade deals with three other provinces; Prime Minister Mark Carney's new staff appointments were also announced; and the G7's national science academies released a joint declaration supporting academic freedom and research integrity.

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NDP to Vote Against Throne Speech, Threatening Canadian Government

New Democrat MPs will vote against Canada's throne speech Wednesday, potentially triggering a snap election, due to the speech's lack of detail on healthcare and housing; the minority Liberal government needs the support of other parties to survive.

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Ontario's Bill 5 Sparks Controversy Over Resource Development

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Bill 5, aiming to fast-track resource development, particularly mining in the Ring of Fire, faces strong opposition from Indigenous groups and environmentalists due to its suspension of environmental regulations and potential infringement on treaty rights, raising concern...

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Ontario's Strong Mayor Powers Face Widespread Municipal Backlash

Ontario's expansion of strong mayor powers to 169 municipalities, granting them veto power and unilateral hiring/firing authority, has sparked widespread rejection from smaller municipalities concerned about threats to local democracy, despite the province's aim to expedite housing development.

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Carney Faces First Question Period as Prime Minister

Mark Carney, Canada's new Prime Minister, participated in his first Question Period today, addressing questions on tariffs, the budget, and climate change from opposition leaders Andrew Scheer, Yves-François Blanchet, and Pierre Paul-Hus, marking a significant milestone in his new role.

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