CBC Politics
Carney says there's only 'one negotiator' with the U.S. after Conservative MP's latest trip to Washington
Canada's trade negotiations with the U.S. have one voice, and it isn't Jamil Jivani's. Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly dismissed the Conservative MP's Washington trip, making clear that back-channel visits from opposition members carry no weight at the negotiating table. The rebuke underscores Carney's insistence on controlling the message as Canada navigates a fraught trade relationship with the U.S.
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CBC Politics
Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal
Canada has quietly committed to purchasing HIMARS rocket systems as part of a $1.1-billion U.S. production contract, with the deal surfacing through a Pentagon procurement notice rather than any Ottawa announcement. The purchase contradicts the Trudeau government's public messaging around reducing dependence on American defense suppliers. The move nonetheless addresses a genuine capability gap in the Canadian Armed Forces, which has long sought a proven long-range precision strike system.
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Globe and Mail
Russia is targeting Canada with disinformation, Senate report warns
Russia is running coordinated disinformation campaigns against Canada aimed at fracturing NATO cohesion and eroding public trust in democratic institutions, according to a new Senate report. The findings underscore that Canada is not a passive bystander in the broader information war Moscow has waged against the West. Lawmakers are calling for stronger countermeasures to detect and neutralize foreign influence operations before they take deeper root.
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Globe and Mail
Carney appoints Jonathan Wilkinson as EU ambassador
Canada's newly appointed EU Ambassador Jonathan Wilkinson steps into a role carrying significant diplomatic weight as Prime Minister Carney pivots toward strengthening transatlantic ties with Europe. The appointment signals a deliberate strategic shift in Canadian foreign policy at a moment when diversifying alliances has become a national priority. Wilkinson, a seasoned cabinet veteran, brings considerable political capital to a posting that has rarely been more consequential.
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