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Canada Appoints Former Fighter Pilot to Overhaul Military Procurement"

Canada's new cabinet includes Stephen Fuhr as Secretary of State for defence procurement, tasked with streamlining military equipment purchases, prioritizing Canadian suppliers, and increasing defence spending to 2 percent of GDP by 2030, requiring an additional $20 billion annually.

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Flaws in Canada's Equalization System Cost Taxpayers $1.1 Billion

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's claim that Alberta subsidizes other provinces through equalization payments is false, as Alberta doesn't contribute to the program; however, the current equalization formula is flawed, resulting in unnecessary $1.1 billion in payments this year and payments to provin...

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Poilievre Rejects \$154,850 Severance Package

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, rejected a \$154,850 severance package after losing his Ottawa-area seat, planning to run in Alberta and return to Parliament this summer, contrasting with typical practices.

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Yukon Premier Pillai Resigns, Triggering Leadership Race Before Election

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, whose father is from India, announced his resignation on Wednesday, triggering an immediate leadership race within the territorial Liberal Party before the upcoming election on or before November 3; his tenure saw successes in infrastructure and education but also faced cr...

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Alberta Premier Won't Block Secession Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that she will not block a referendum on the province's separation from Canada should a citizen-led petition garner enough signatures, lowering the threshold to 10 percent of eligible voters from a previous 20 percent, despite expressing personal opposition to...

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Conservative Caucus Retains Power to Remove Poilievre Despite Election Gains

Following the federal election, Conservative MPs voted to retain the power to remove leader Pierre Poilievre via the Reform Act, despite his increased vote share; this decision reflects a desire for changes and contrasts with the 2019 decision to support Andrew Scheer.

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McIver Elected Speaker of Alberta Legislature

Ric McIver, a United Conservative MLA, was elected Speaker of the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday, succeeding Nathan Cooper, who resigned to pursue a role in Washington D.C.; McIver's election involved a ceremonial dragging to the chair, reflecting a longstanding tradition.

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NDP Faces Existential Crisis After Crushing Election Defeat

The New Democratic Party (NDP) suffered a major setback in the recent Canadian federal election, securing only 6 percent of the popular vote and seven seats in the House of Commons, forcing a leadership change and internal review, while the party grapples with how to regain its political standing.

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Trump's Tariffs Pose Risk to Canadian Financial Stability

The Bank of Canada warns of increased financial risks in Canada due to President Trump's unpredictable tariffs; a limited U.S.-Britain trade deal was announced, and Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, was elected.

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Carney to Unveil Expanded, Gender-Balanced Cabinet

Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce a larger cabinet next week with an equal number of men and women, including new MPs from the Prairies and other regions, reflecting his commitment to a smaller, business-oriented government.

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Alberta Separation Referendum Talk Intensifies Amidst Growing Tensions with Federal Government

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fueled discussions about a potential 2024 referendum on separating from Canada, though she wouldn't initiate it, amidst demands for resource access and regulatory changes from the federal government, highlighting growing regional tensions.

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Sunoco Bids $7.7 Billion for Parkland

Sunoco, an energy company, has made a $7.7 billion bid to acquire Parkland, a gas station owner, marking a significant development in the energy sector's mergers and acquisitions landscape.

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