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Politics Insider: Canada hits NATO military spending target set in 2014
Canada has reached NATO's longstanding 2% GDP defence spending benchmark, a target the country has struggled to meet for over a decade. The milestone carries significant diplomatic weight, arriving amid renewed pressure from allies — particularly the United States — to pull its weight on collective security. Meanwhile, Ontario is bracing for a $13.8-billion deficit in the coming fiscal year, surpassing earlier projections and raising fresh questions about the province's fiscal trajectory.
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Gun charges stayed against Canadian Sikh Khalistani leader
Inderjeet Singh Gosal, head of the Sikhs for Justice movement in Canada, has had firearms possession charges against him stayed by an Ontario court. Gosal rose to prominence after taking over the organization following the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a killing that triggered a major diplomatic crisis between Canada and India. The decision removes a significant legal obstacle for one of the most prominent figures in the Khalistani advocacy movement on Canadian soil.
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Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding
Ottawa is putting $1.7 billion on the table to help provinces and territories drive down homebuilding costs, as the federal government intensifies its push to address Canada's housing affordability crisis. The fund signals a shift toward structural solutions rather than demand-side interventions. Whether provinces can translate federal dollars into faster, cheaper construction remains the real test.
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Liberal MP Michael Ma sparks backlash after casting doubt on forced labour of Uyghurs in China
Liberal MP Michael Ma drew sharp criticism after challenging a expert witness at a Commons committee meeting, questioning whether her testimony on Uyghur forced labour in China amounted to "hearsay." The remarks came shortly after Ma accompanied Prime Minister Carney on his high-profile trip to Beijing, raising immediate questions about the government's posture toward China on human rights. Critics argue the line of questioning undermines Canada's stated commitment to holding Beijing accountable for well-documented abuses against the Uyghur population.
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Liberal MP Michael Ma sparks backlash after casting doubts on forced labour of Uyghurs in China
Liberal MP Michael Ma drew sharp criticism after suggesting during a Commons committee hearing that expert testimony on Uyghur forced labour in China may amount to "hearsay." The comments came shortly after Ma accompanied Prime Minister Carney on his diplomatic trip to Beijing, raising questions about the timing and optics. Critics argue the remarks undermine Canada's stated commitment to human rights accountability.
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