6 d. ago Trump revives Canada ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military brass

Trump was speaking about his 'Golden Dome' missile defence plans and said Canada should join the United States to get access to the system for free.

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6 d. ago Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his “51st state” rhetoric about Canada while giving an unprecedented speech to top military leaders today. The president was speaking about his “Golden Dome” missile defence plans in front of military officials who had been abruptly summoned to Quantico, near Washington. Trump told the assembly that “Canada […]

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1 week ago Ottawa reintroduces ‘pivotal’ military justice reforms legislation

The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities.

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1 week ago Today's letters: Bruce Deachman, you make some good points about speed cameras

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Citizen readers write — en masse — about speed cameras and red lights.

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2 w. ago Today's letters: Solar farms make great economic sense and can go hand in hand with farming

Wednesday, Sept. 17: In Dunrobin, a proposed solar-panel farm could even be paired with farming crops or livestock, a reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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2 w. ago Majority of Vancouver rec centres, pools and rinks in 'poor' condition with no funding plan: audit

The 46 recreation facilities reviewed in the audit have a combined replacement value of $2.1 billion, but face a $33 million annual funding deficit

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2 w. ago Today's letters: Heritage designations might help churches survive

Tuesday, Sept. 16: Some of these architectural gems might otherwise face the wrecker's ball, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Economists See Canada Deficit Surging to C$70 Billion on Trade War

Analysts expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to push the federal government’s budget deeper into the red as Canada ramps up spending to bolster its military and infrastructure.

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3 w. ago Today's letters: Make sure stunt drivers pay the full price for their recklessness

Letters, Monday Sept. 15: These dangerous speeders are getting off too lightly, readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

3 w. ago Today's letters: On the anniversary of 9/11, New York shows what 'resilience' is

Thursday, Sept. 11: It's hard to believe 24 years have passed since the attack on the twin towers, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Bombardier CEO eager to grow defence segment amid military spending pledge

TORONTO — Bombardier Inc.’s CEO sees opportunities from government procurement for Canada’s military, as the Montreal-based industrial firm positions itself more toward the defence side of its portfolio. Speaking at the Canadian Club in Toronto today, Eric Martel says he thinks Bombardier will continue to be known for its business jets, but that Bombardier Defence, […]

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3 w. ago Today's letters: Better information would help Canadians battle tariffs

Wednesday, Sept. 10: We need to know more about how our money is flowing south of the border, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Today's letters: Canada's military is in very poor condition

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Choosing between Latvia and Ukraine shows how much the Armed Forces have weakened in the past few decades, a reader says. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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