CBC Politics
Canadian Armed Forces members among NATO troops pulled out of Iraq
NATO has withdrawn troops from Iraq, including Canadian Armed Forces members and civilians, amid escalating regional tensions following Iranian retaliatory strikes. The pullout reflects growing concern that Iraq could become a flashpoint as conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran intensifies across the Gulf. The move signals a significant shift in the Western military footprint in a country that has hosted coalition forces for years.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Attack on Jewish community a ‘realistic possibility’: report
Canada's Integrated Threat Assessment Centre has warned that an attack on the Jewish community is a "realistic possibility," even as it assesses the specific threat to Jewish public officials as unlikely. The report reflects the heightened security concerns surrounding Jewish institutions and individuals amid ongoing global tensions. The distinction between community-level and official-level risk signals a broad but diffuse threat environment that security agencies are actively monitoring.
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CBC Politics
Carney and Poilievre find rare common ground on the global stage
Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney may be fierce domestic adversaries, but shared pressures on the international stage appear to be softening the edges of their rivalry. The two leaders have found alignment on key issues beyond Parliament Hill, signaling that national interest can occasionally override partisan warfare. In Canadian politics, that kind of cross-aisle convergence is rare enough to be worth watching.
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CBC Politics
Carney meets world: Is prime minister a more international job now?
Mark Carney has spent 84 days travelling internationally in his first year as prime minister, far outpacing Justin Trudeau's 63 days and Stephen Harper's 34 days in their respective first years. The sharp upward trend raises questions about whether the demands of global diplomacy have fundamentally shifted for Canada's top office. Trade tensions, geopolitical realignment, and Canada's growing role on the world stage may be making the prime ministership an increasingly outward-facing job.
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