As Trump’s tariff threats fly at the ‘whim of a tweet,’ Canada needs united front, says federalism expert
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada’s first ministers agreed to be ‘smart, strong, and united,’ but Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Ottawa is ‘stuck on its back foot.’ And Ian Lee says Canada should be prepared to give up sacred cows in the next set of negotiations.
‘We need deterrence’: Indigenous researcher tells MPs Boissonnault should be kicked from Liberal caucus
Indigenous advocates say gaps in federal procurement oversight allow businesses to fraudulently secure lucrative contracts that could support Indigenous communities.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers
Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.
‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: ‘We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration for you.’
Liberals’ new tone on immigration proves ‘Bloc was right,’ says critic, as NDP calls it a ‘flimsy attempt to cover their political behinds’
Plus, as Canada reduces its permanent resident targets, a new report finds one in five new immigrants leave within 25 years.
Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead
Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
What can Ottawa expect when Trump ambassador Pete Hoekstra comes to town?
After helping Donald Trump flip Michigan to Republican red, Pete Hoekstra was one of the first ambassadors announced by the president-elect.
Liberal cabinet touts Team Canada approach after Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to convene premiers for an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement
Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
