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What could ‘ambitious’ government savings mean for public servants? | Power & Politics
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Union warns ‘ambitious’ government savings could mean public sector cuts | Power & Politics
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How the RCMP uncovered an alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec
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RCMP says active-duty members of Canadian military charged in terrorism plot
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Watchdog wants central body to handle government contracts immediately

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Cabinet ministers directed to identify potential spending cuts
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Alberta, Ontario join forces to push for new railways and pipelines
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'A lot more work to do' with premiers on internal trade: Freeland
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Premiers of Alberta and Ontario agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
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Defence minister says he hasn’t discussed cutting services to fund military

RCMP charges military members allegedly plotting to form militia and seize land

The RCMP has charged four men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, with being part of an extremist plot that allegedly involved creating an anti-government militia with a massive trove of weapons.

Politics 10 hours ago

Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50 per cent tax on imported copper on Tuesday — adding to the growing list of punishing tariffs that are causing economic dislocation in Canada and around the world.

Politics July 8

Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026

Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.

Politics 12 hours ago

Building Canada Act a 'troubling threat' to Indigenous rights, says Amnesty International Canada

A global human rights organization has added to calls condemning federal legislation that many say will impact Indigenous rights in Canada.

Indigenous July 8

Ottawa avoided a trade setback. But Trump could come for supply management next

By quashing the digital services tax, Canadian negotiators paid a kind of toll on the road to a trade deal with the U.S., in that they simply kept the talks rolling. But the move could back Canada against the wall on the far thornier issue of supply management.

Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot case

Politics July 8

Decades-old problems are plaguing federal contracting system, watchdog says

Politics July 8

A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify

Politics July 8

Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget

Politics July 7

Transport committee will study B.C. Ferries receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships

Canada British Columbia July 7

Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?

Politics July 7

Trump's global tariff pause is supposed to expire soon. What's at stake for Canada?

Politics July 6

Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations

Politics July 5

Fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border — but Canada is still a very small player

Politics July 5

Canada wants new trade partners. But markets like India and China come with major obstacles

Politics July 5

Despite provincial opposition, federal minister planning to table First Nations water bill

Canada Edmonton July 4

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