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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's NATO Spending Increase Amidst Domestic Crises

Canada's plan to increase NATO spending to 2 percent of GDP, costing $15-20 billion, sparks debate due to competing priorities and the nation's existing challenges, including wildfires, a housing crisis, drug epidemic, and healthcare issues.

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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 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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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: 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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