4 d. ago All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: Industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce reliance on the United States. At a speech to Montreal’s chamber of commerce Wednesday, Joly said […]

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2 w. ago Using Canadian steel for defence, industry is a ‘turning point,’ union says

Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.

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2 w. ago Carney’s cabinet ministers evade journalists’ questions at defence industry show

OTTAWA — For the second time in as many days, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet cancelled media availabilities today and refused to take questions from reporters. Industry Minister Melanie Joly blew past reporters at CANSEC, Canada’s largest military trade show, where ministers normally make themselves available to the media. Defence David McGuinty […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: Alberta Métis ready to partner with Carney government

As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet begins its work, Canadians are watching to see how this government will implement its promise of unifying Canada. Global conflict is reshaping alliances, trade tensions are disrupting supply chains, and economic pressures are mounting for families, businesses and regional economies. In this landscape, unity isn’t just a nice-to-have, […]

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2 w. ago Defence minister to address industry as Canada eyes new European partnership

OTTAWA — Just a day after the Liberal government confirmed plans to join a major European defence procurement pact, Defence Minister David McGuinty is set to deliver a state-of-the-union style speech to defence industry representatives. McGuinty is speaking this morning at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa, just a week before he travels to Brussels […]

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3 w. ago A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Carney

OTTAWA — Five United States senators are in Ottawa today for meetings with the Liberal government, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. The delegation includes Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch, and Republican Kevin Cramer. They’re expected to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as […]

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3 w. ago Carney gives cabinet mandate letter to confront ‘generational challenge’

Prime Minister Mark Carney released a single mandate letter for his cabinet, outlining several priorities for the government to focus on as Canada faces a 'generational challenge.'

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