12 h. 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 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Funding, procurement backlogs challenge Carney’s defence spending pledge

PM Carney vows Canada's defence spending will meet NATO's 2% benchmark this year, but it may be easier said than done

Events

6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Never mind the numbers, Carney's pledge to boost defence spending is welcome news

Carney promised to raise defence spending to two per cent from 1.7 per cent of GDP  by the end of the current fiscal year.

Events

6 d. ago Raises, retention bonuses promised for Canadian Forces personnel

The initiatives were outlined Monday during a technical briefing that followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that defence spending was being significantly increased.

Politics

7 d. ago CANADA ARMING THE FORCES: Carney has pledged to meet NATO’s 2% increase

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to meet NATO’s 2% spending pledge by the end of this budget year. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca. […]

Transport

7 d. ago John Ivison: Carney’s new defence plan takes seriously the darker world we’re now living in

For years, there was no political payback in increased defence spending, so governments didn’t bother. Much has changed

Events

7 d. ago Canada to meet 2% defence spending target as NATO eyes spending boost

Carney said the government will invest in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles and artillery

Events

7 d. ago Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

Monday’s announcement marks a major acceleration from Prime Minister's previous promises

Transport

7 d. ago PM Mark Carney to make defence spending announcement in Toronto

Canada has never met NATO's 2%-of-GDP defence spending benchmark, a number the alliance is expected to increase

Events

7 d. ago Canada Plans to Hike Defense Spending to Hit NATO Target, Globe Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a large increase in defense spending which would allow Canada to meet NATO’s target this fiscal year, according to The Globe and Mail.

Events

7 d. ago Carney to make defence announcement amid push for NATO spending hike

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement related to "defence and security priorities," as the push for NATO countries to increase spending grows.

Events

1 week ago Carney's spending promises will require 'significant cuts' to the public service: PBO

Yves Giroux says a public service cap alone will not be enough to pay for the prime minister's tax cut and defence spending.

Transport

1 week ago John Ivison: Conservatives aren’t listening to Harper’s warnings about avoiding India politics

Wooing Sikh voters while turning a blind eye to Khalistani sympathizers worked well for Poilievre's party during the election

Politics

2 w. ago John Ivison: Premiers seem delighted just to finally be meeting with a grown

The first ministers meeting shows we have come a long way from January, when it felt that Canada was drifting rudderless towards the falls

Sport

2 w. ago Carney projects calm but he’s facing serious trouble: Full Comment podcast

With the King opening Parliament and a disciplined agenda, the prime minister modelled a poised and assured break from his unserious predecessor, while sending a message to the world about Canadian sovereignty. That’s the verdict of Postmedia political columnist John Ivison and parliamentary bureau chief Stuart Thomson, who join Brian Lilley to discuss the first […]

Transport

2 w. ago Carney government tables $486 billion spending plan with few details

The government's spending plan for the current fiscal year does not yet include $24 billion in spending commitments the Liberals promised during the election campaign.

Politics

2 w. ago John Ivison: The first Carney spending numbers are out, and they’re as bad Trudeau’s

The Main Estimates suggest that the prime minister's message of restraint has fallen on deaf ears in Ottawa

Politics

2 w. ago John Ivison: The first Carney spending numbers are out, and they’re as bad as Trudeau’s

The Main Estimates suggest that the prime minister's message of restraint has fallen on deaf ears in Ottawa

Politics