Globe and Mail
Immigration Department faces almost 300 federal court challenges over denial of hearings to asylum claimants
Canada's Immigration Department is facing a mounting legal crisis, with at least 270 federal court challenges filed against Ottawa's new asylum law and more arriving weekly. The cases center on the government's denial of hearings to asylum claimants, a policy critics say violates basic procedural fairness. The sheer volume of litigation signals a serious constitutional reckoning for the legislation that could force a significant policy reversal.
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CBC Politics
Federal public service shrinks by over 12,000 workers in 2026
The federal public service has shed more than 12,000 positions over the past fiscal year, marking one of the most significant reductions to Canada's bureaucracy in recent memory. The cuts are part of a broader government push to streamline operations and rein in the long-term costs of a public sector that expanded sharply during the pandemic years. The scale of the drawdown signals that Ottawa is serious about restructuring the machinery of government, though the human and operational impacts will take time to fully surface.
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Globe and Mail
Carney speaks with Trump ahead of NATO summit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a phone call with President Trump ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, though the Prime Minister's office declined to reveal the substance of their conversation. The timing suggests the two leaders may be aligning — or at least consulting — on alliance priorities before gathering with other heads of state. With Canada-U.S. relations under continued strain, the nature of that dialogue will be closely watched.
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CBC Politics
Carney announcing decision on future of 24 Sussex in coming weeks: sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to reveal the government's plans for 24 Sussex Drive within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter. The official residence has sat vacant and deteriorating for years, with successive governments deferring a costly decision on its fate. The announcement will likely settle a long-standing debate over whether to renovate, replace, or repurpose one of Canada's most recognizable addresses.
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