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Carney promised big changes by Canada Day. Has he delivered?
During the campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised a re-elected Liberal government would solve a number of problems by Canada Day. Here is a look at the pledges Carney made, how he has done in addressing them and what comes next.
Canada promises to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 in pact with NATO leaders
NATO leaders have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade, a decision that has given U.S. President Donald Trump a significant policy victory.
Conservatives to hold national convention Jan. 29-31 in Calgary
The Conservative Party of Canada’s next national convention will be held in Calgary from Jan. 29 to 31, according to the party.
Deficit to be $4.3B smaller than predicted, but spending plans remain obscure: budget report
The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the deficit will be smaller than predicted, but the Liberal government’s lack of clarity on fiscal planning has left Yves Giroux’s office unable to determine if the government’s spending plans are sustainable.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa on his way to G7 summit in Alberta
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Ottawa Saturday for a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his way to the G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
F-35 program facing skyrocketing costs, pilot shortage and infrastructure deficit: AG report
Canada’s plan to buy 88 U.S.-built F-35 fighter jets is facing significant challenges including skyrocketing costs, a shortage of trained pilots and a lack of critical infrastructure, according to a new report from Auditor General Karen Hogan.
Liberals table bill to cut trade barriers, speed up 'nation-building' infrastructure
The Liberal government introduced legislation Friday that it says will eliminate federal barriers to internal trade and detail how nation-building infrastructure projects will be identified and approved more quickly.
Giller Prize-winning author and senator David Richards joins Conservative caucus
The formerly non-affiliated New Brunswick Sen. David Richards has joined the Conservative Senate caucus and will sit with the party in the Red Chamber until his retirement later this year.
Liberals introduce bill proposing sweeping border security powers
The Liberal government introduced sweeping new legislation Tuesday that it says will protect Canada’s sovereignty, strengthen the border and keep Canadians safe.
30 MPs accepted $230K in free travel last year, mostly for trips to Taiwan
Members of Parliament accepted more than $230,000 in flights, hotels and gifts from foreign governments, advocacy groups and private companies last year according to an annual report from the conflict of interest and ethics commissioner.