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Carney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1

May 27 , 2025 at 04:43:19 p.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled he hopes Canada will be able to sign on to a major European defence rearmament plan by July 1, a step toward reducing the country's dependency on the United States for weapons and munitions.

Carney says more movement on tariffs needed before CUSMA talks start

May 27 , 2025 at 05:09:33 p.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney says more progress needs to be made on resolving the tariff issue with the United States before renegotiations of the North American trade deal begin.

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien recovering after stent insertion

May 27 , 2025 at 04:52:29 p.m. EDT • :

Jean Chrétien missed King Charles delivering the speech from the throne Tuesday morning because he is recovering from heart surgery, according to the office of the former prime minister.

King says 'strong and free' Canada is a force for good in historic throne speech

May 27 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

King Charles delivered a historic speech from the throne Tuesday and he used that platform to praise Canada as a force for good that will remain "strong and free" as its relationships with longtime partners are "changing."

Wreath-bearer to the Queen: The story of Warrant Officer Olivia Vernelli

May 27 , 2025 at 03:45:48 p.m. EDT • :

King Charles invoked shared sacrifice and service in his speech from the throne —something a young cadet escorting Queen Camilla understands and appreciates more than most. Warrant Officer Olivia Vernelli was six months old when her father was killed in Afghanistan.