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Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?

There's a sense of déjà vu in the defence community over the proposal by both Liberals and Conservatives to give the navy heavy, militarized icebreakers. Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government toyed with the idea almost 20 years ago and decided to opt for something more practical. Experts wonder what the government is trying to accomplish.

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Conservative fundraising email suggests Liberals trying to 'tip the scales' in recounts

A Conservative party fundraising email alleges the Liberals are trying to “tip the scales” in riding recounts, language some political watchers say is concerning as some Canadians say they don't trust the results of last week's election.

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Retired army colonel fined, reprimanded for insulting British senior officer

A retired, highly decorated Canadian soldier pleaded guilty, was fined and given a severe reprimand on Thursday over an insulting remark he made about a British senior officer while on a NATO exercise.

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Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum in part to avert the emergence of a political rival.

Canada Calgary May 8

NDP faces 'Parliament from hell' without official party status, says former MP

The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status at the end of May. The last time this happened was after the 1993 election — a time one former MP remembers as "the Parliament from hell."

Carney's campaign made big promises for AI. Will his government deliver?

Over 800 special ballots mistakenly kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

Canada British Columbia May 8

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation

Canada North May 8

Scheer doesn't seem keen to move into Stornoway, but says talks are 'ongoing'

Quebec border sees asylum claims double between March and April

Canada Montreal May 7

Carney to meet premiers in Saskatchewan June 2 amid tensions with the West

Poilievre reaches out to Ontario premier after Conservative election loss

What Trump and Carney discussed over lunch in Washington, according to a senior official

Trump says Trudeau 'wrongly' pushed Russia out of G8 — when Harper was in power

'What president ever talks like that?' Biden slams Trump talk of annexing allies like Canada

Is Donald Trump right when he says the border is just an 'artificially drawn line'?

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