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In total, Mark Carney spent 84 days either travelling or visiting other countries in his first year as prime minister. According to records provided by Global Affairs Canada, Justin Trudeau's first year included 63 days of travel. For Stephen Harper, the total was 34 days.
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Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.
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In the closing days of the NDP leadership race, Avi Lewis's past activism has resurfaced. But the front-runner's campaign is standing by his past work and a decade-old vision that's been both criticized within the New Democrats' ranks and weaponized by their opponents.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade other countries to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a development analysts say is partly the result of how he has treated allies since returning to the White House last year.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in London to discuss the escalating Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders condemned Iran's attacks, warned of mounting civilian and economic costs, and stressed the need to reopen the critical oil shipping route.
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Leaders from the five Nordic countries and Canada gathered in Oslo for a mini-summit on Arctic security amid rising geopolitical tensions. Discussions follow a massive NATO exercise in northern Norway and focus on Russian military risks, the fallout from U.S. threats to seize Greenland and energy security.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre stressed energy stability during talks in Oslo as the Middle East war rattles global oil markets. Canada will release 23.6 million barrels following an International Energy Agency call for coordinated action. Both leaders also urged de-escalation and pledged closer Canada-Norway cooperation...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is planning to revamp its funding for Canadian athletes and will examine the issue "very deliberately" over the next six months — news that comes just before a federal commission on the future of Canadian sport releases its final report.
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The former secretary general of NATO says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into the conflict in the Middle East, but he's concerned the ongoing war with Iran will benefit Russia's economy and take the world's attention away from the invasion of Ukraine.
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Parks Canada is proposing to kill dozens of white-tailed deer at a storied historic site near Quebec City, saying the deer population on the island presents a threat to rare plants and the safety of employees flying in. However, an animal-rights advocate is calling for the agency to use non-lethal solutions to deal with the deer.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store were near Bardufoss, Norway, to watch NATO's Cold Response. The joint military exercises, which Norway hosts every two years, involves 32,000 troops, 100 aircraft and 30 warships from 14 nations.
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The Liberal government has introduced a new lawful access bill that it says will help police and security services track and identify people who may be using tools like social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security.
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An NDP private member's bill that would have ended exemptions from Canada's export-control regime for weapons and ammunition destined for the U.S. failed to pass at the House of Commons on Wednesday, though it garnered the support of 15 Liberal MPs who sided against their government.
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Canada agreed with 31 other nations on Wednesday to release strategic oil reserves to try to control soaring oil prices. Canada stands to benefit if prices remain $20 to $30 above forecasts made before the start of the war in the Persian Gulf. But if oil climbs too high, it risks sparking a global recession.
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Smiling broadly, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus Wednesday after convincing yet another opposition member to defect to the governing party — a political coup that brings him one step closer to a majority government.
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When the NDP's arms-control bill that seeks to end largely permit-free Canadian military exports to the U.S. is put to a vote on Wednesday, it could garner the support of more than a dozen Liberal MPs. That would be the first time some in caucus split from the government's position on legislation under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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A company with Canadian directors funnelled valuable pearls to Myanmar's brutal military regime long after the 2021 military coup that sparked a bloody civil war — despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC News investigation has determined the RCMP was asked to look at the activities of Belpearl almost two years ago by a human...
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HMCS Yellowknife has just ended its deployment in a U.S.-led anti-drug-smuggling mission in the Caribbean, where American airstrikes on suspected drug boats have killed over 150 people. Canadian officials say they will ensure that intelligence about boats they detect and track is provided to the U.S. only on condition it not be shared with naval...
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United States customs officers conducted a record number of searches of electronic devices last year of people travelling to the U.S., and a recent update to its directives adds new devices such as smart watches, SIM cards and flash drives to the list of things subject to search.
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New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canada could gain — and lose — by joining the group.
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For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October — ostensibly over a TV ad — Prime Minister Mark Carney's point man on trade, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, met face to face with his White House counterpart.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and "modernize” the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ties to like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific — now that the Canada-U.S. relationship is on shaky ground.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC...
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In an address to Australia's Parliament that was something of a love letter to the country and its people, Prime Minister Mark Carney implored citizens in both Commonwealth realms to draw closer together amid a breakdown in the established global order.
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As Ottawa reviews its F-35 purchase, there's concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F-35s operate together in NATO missions, but U.S. approval is required for the encryption system — raising concerns it could be withheld if Canada chooses...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled back the curtain on his relationship with his American counterpart on Wednesday evening in Australia, saying it's not easy dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump and he must choose his words carefully to avoid any blowback.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney wouldn't take a stand Wednesday on whether he thinks Indian agents are actively interfering in Canada's affairs, saying there's an ongoing criminal matter related to the murder of a B.C. Sikh man and he doesn't want to prejudice the outcome of that case.
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Canadian expats and those trying to get back home from the Persian Gulf say they're living under the constant threat of missile and drone strikes but are taking solace in what they describe as highly effective air-defence systems keeping them safe from harm.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia as he looks to bolster ties with a Commonwealth cousin that is increasingly viewed in Ottawa as a key ally on global challenges — a country that has some newfound importance for Canada amid a lot of uncertainty elsewhere.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is on a European tour that is taking him to the United Kingdom and Germany where he is meeting with like-minded politicians and laying out a political and economic vision he hopes can rival Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Every prime minister is called upon, at one time or another, to comment on the actions of an American president. For Mark Carney, the latest moment of necessity arrived this past weekend — when the United States and Israel launched new attacks on Iran.
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In a statement to reporters after a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Carney said Canada is going all-in on diversifying trade. The two countries have set a goal to more than double two-way trade to some $70 billion a year by 2030, he said, as Canada continues a push to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
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Canada's high-speed push to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines reaches a pivotal moment on Monday as South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and Germany's TKMS submit formal bids in a program worth more than $20 billion. The contest — to supply up to 12 boats — will shape Canada's naval reach and industrial alliances for decades.
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During his short tenure as Canada's interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques endured accusations of partisanship, criticism over his message delivery and, in the end, praise for representing an institution now ranked first among its international equals.
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The Public Service Alliance of Canada wants the federal government to suspend the early retirement program for public servants and has filed complaints to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Announced in the last budget, the program is intended to help alleviate job cuts as thousands of public sector jobs are set to be...
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A retired Canadian major-general says it's highly likely personnel on exchange with U.S. Central Command were likely involved at some level in planning and targeting airstrikes on Iran unless Ottawa explicitly barred participation. The Defence Department disputes the claim but has not answered the question of whether they were barred from...
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Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year — and instead he's reiterating his proposal the Carney government set up an all-party committee on the matter.
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For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales's youngest generations — and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it's time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness.
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