8 d. ago New proposal calls for B.C. grizzly on Texada Island to be moved to Bute Inlet

First Nations on B.C.'s coast have developed a plan to save "Tex," a grizzly bear that's taken up residence on Texada Island. The province is non-committal.

Other

1 week ago B.C. billionaire’s plan to take over Bay leases facing legal battle

A group of Hudson's Bay's landlords don't want to transfer dozens of leases to British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way.

Events

1 week ago Expect higher deficits to meet Canada’s 5% NATO defence spending target

Carney said Canada will spend $150 billion annually on defence, but economists say it will be much more

Events

2 w. ago Carney says world is at ‘turning points’ as he touts defence spending boost

Prime Minister Mark Carney said increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets could come with benefits for Canadians, but also potential 'trade-offs.'

Events

2 w. ago Carney, NATO allies meeting to debate new defence spending target

THE HAGUE — NATO leaders are meeting to debate whether to more than double the alliance’s defence spending target. Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the leaders around the table at the annual leaders’ summit in The Hague, where a proposal is being discussed to increase the target to five per cent of annual GDP, […]

Events

2 w. ago Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035

THE HAGUE — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and its NATO allies have agreed to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035.  At a press conference outside the NATO summit in The Hague Wednesday morning, Carney said Canada can no longer rely on geography to protect […]

Events

2 w. ago Majority of Canadians think country is ‘falling behind’ militarily: Survey

With Prime Minister Mark Carney in Europe this week for a NATO summit, Angus Reid is checking the country’s temperature on military spending. A new survey says 75% of Canadians believe this country is “falling behind” militarily, even as Carney has committed in recent weeks to a significant defence spending increase. Still, the top choice […]

Politics

2 w. ago Carney to talk NATO defence spending hike as summit kicks off

While the main talks on NATO defence spending won't take place until Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to discuss the issue during bilateral discussions.

Events

2 w. ago Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties

The agreement commits Canada and Europe to collaboration on defence and is a step toward Canada participating in the continent's massive new defence procurement program.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence. Carney is being joined on the trip by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr at […]

Events

2 w. ago Security and defence high on the agenda as Mark Carney attends EU and NATO summits

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr also in Europe for talks

Events

2 w. ago Carney travels to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Canada is looking to reduce its defence procurement reliance on the U.S. due to strained relations over tariffs and Trump's repeated talk about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

Events

2 w. ago Carney arrives in Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Canada is looking to reduce its defence procurement reliance on the U.S. due to strained relations over tariffs and Trump's repeated talk about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

Events

2 w. ago Budget watchdog raises questions about Carney's defence spending promises

Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has requested specific details about the funding increase but has so far received little data.

Events

3 w. ago John Ivison: Trump came to Alberta to bury the G7, not to praise it

The G7 was founded to promote free trade, multilateralism and co-operation. Its predominant member doesn’t advocate those things anymore

Politics

3 w. ago European Union leaders say Canada will sign defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit the administrative capital of the European Union on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission […]

Politics

3 w. ago John Ivison: Deep in the Rockies, Carney stumbles upon a wild and dangerous Trump

The G7 is based on consensus, but the president's alarming meanderings were reminder that no democratic leader can find communion with him

Events

3 w. ago Ivison: President Trump, the G7 and Canada’s new ‘realistic’ foreign policy

To discuss whether we can expect another Trump wrecking ball at the G7 meeting in Alberta, John Ivison is joined by Louise Blais, former Canadian ambassador to the UN

Politics

3 w. ago BC Ferries’ plan to build new vessels in China takes heat from both sides of the aisle

The decision has landed in the choppy waters of a global trade war and a surging 'buy Canadian' movement that was not on the radar last fall.

Other

4 w. ago John Ivison: Carney now has billions of reasons to buy fighter planes other than F

The auditor general’s report is a reminder that they're part of the solution to air security, but Canada also needs a more practical option

Transport