33 h. ago Critical minerals or political optics? The uncertain fate of New Brunswick’s Sisson mining project

As Canada seeks to secure tungsten supply amid global demand, Sisson’s long delays raise doubts over how serious development plans really are

Politics

54 h. ago Ottawa pledges another $235M to Ukraine as NATO ministers meet

Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada will work with NATO allies to purchase a package of critical military capabilities sourced from the U.S. valued around US$500 million.

Politics

4 d. ago Canada secures membership in EU defence industry pact, Carney says

Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.

Events

8 d. ago Canadians won’t need to take out laptops, liquids from bags during security checks at these airports

New scanners will speed up checks by letting passengers leave laptops and liquids in carry-ons

Events

1 week ago ‘Elbows up’ means ‘lots of things,’ energy minister says after pressed on U.S.

Critics raised national security concerns about giving access to Canada’s homegrown nuclear technology to companies involved with the U.S. Department of Defence

Politics

1 week ago Some Canadians can expect money from the government this week

Some Canadians will receive their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments this week, so keep an eye on your bank account.Those eligible for the CPP and OAS will receive a payment from the government through the pensions. While payment dates vary from month to month, both benefits are usually paid on the same day.And if you're still receiving your benefits in the mail, make sure to sign up for direct deposit to avoid delays in your payments.If you're unsure of whether you qualify for the benefits, read on to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) paymentThis is a monthly, taxable benefit that's meant to replace part of eligible Canadians' income upon retirement and is paid for the rest of their lives.To be eligible for a CPP payment, you must have made at least one valid contribution to the pension and be at least 60 years old. Canadians can still receive their full pension even if they're under 70 an...

Politics

1 week ago Canada, G7 security ministers pledge to fight organized crime together

The ministers said transnational criminal organizations are "ruthless in their pursuit of profit, power and influence" through corruption, violence and other illicit means. 

Politics

2 w. ago Les conservateurs veulent une refonte des demandes d’asile dans le projet de loi C

En l’état, ce texte sur la sécurité frontalière restreindrait le dépôt par des personnes au Canada depuis plus d’un an.

Transport

2 w. ago Barbara Kay: Islamism — the threat to Canada you won’t hear uttered by the Liberals

The dangers posed to Canada’s cultural health and national security by Islamism have been known for decades

Other

3 w. ago CSIS director outlines security threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, India

The director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service catalogued the espionage and transnational repression efforts of Canada’s adversaries.

Events

3 w. ago Budget’s housing promises not enough to solve affordability, supply issues: advocates

Housing advocates are lamenting “missed opportunities” in last week’s federal budget, saying more effort will be needed to accelerate home construction and bring prices down. The Liberal government’s 2025 budget tabled Nov. 4 — its first under Prime Minister Mark Carney — pledged to spend $25 billion on housing over the next five years. The […]

Other

3 w. ago Health Canada won’t explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year because of what it calls a “temperature deviation.” The figure was reported in the 2025 public accounts but Health Canada refuses to say what was lost, citing national security implications. In a […]

Economics

4 w. ago From code to CISO: How James Cairns champions people as cybersecurity’s first line 

Bow Valley College’s security leader argues Canada’s biggest cyber gap is not technology, it is talent. 

Sport