David Baxter

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• Blunt talk on military challenges is a ‘good thing,’ retired defence chief says

  Retired Canadian military commanders say its a good thing current leadership is talking about resource and personnel challenges, and add that there is no easy fix.

  Politics

  Jan 7
• Manitoba has a ‘strong case’ to review carbon price in province: Kinew

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says that his province has a "credible path" to a net-zero future and so he wants to revisit the role of the federal carbon price.

  Politics

  Jan 6
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• Farmers maintain optimism for spring seeding despite winter drought

  As 81 per cent of Canada's farmland experiences dry conditions, farmers remain hopeful that winter will still bring some snow to help keep the ground moist for spring.

  Canada

  Jan 6
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• Saskatchewan carbon price halt shouldn’t affect rebates, minister says

  As Saskatchewan stops collecting the federal carbon price for home heating, the minister responsible for SaskEnergy says he doesn't believe the move should affect rebates.

  Politics

  Jan 2
• Navy commander ‘confident’ in ability to meet commitments despite sailor shortage

  The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says they are 20 per cent short on personnel, and while the service can maintain operational commitments, there is little room for error.

  Politics

  Dec 31, 2023
• Exiting MPs share their views on the state of politics: ‘Toxic atmosphere’

  Exiting MPs from all three major national parties agree that the current state of politics has grown increasingly adversarial, but the tone of debate can still be calmed.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
• 2 teens dead after falling through ice on Ottawa’s Rideau River: police

  Two teenagers are dead after four teens fell through the ice on the Rideau River in south Ottawa late Wednesday night, according to police and paramedics.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
• No ‘silver bullet’ to fix housing as population rapidly grows: Trudeau

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it will take all levels of government working together to address the housing crisis as Canada's population crosses the 40 million threshold.

  Politics

  Dec 24, 2023
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• Trudeau says people are frustrated, but now is time for ‘doubling down’

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows the same young voters who propelled him to office are frustrated, but that he will double down on the work he's been doing.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2023
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• On military readiness, ‘everyone is in big trouble’ after Ukraine aid: Trudeau

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that all NATO allies are struggling with military supplies as they work to keep Ukraine outfitted in their war against the Russian invasion.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
• Monarch butterflies are now on Canada’s endangered species list

  The monarch butterflies aren't alone, either. Two subspecies of western bumblebee are being classified as threatened as well.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2023
• An Israel-Hamas conflict ceasefire ‘can’t be one-sided:’ Trudeau

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's stance on Israel has been consistent since the start of the conflict and calls for a ceasefire cannot be "one-sided."

  Politics

  Dec 21, 2023
• Trudeau says antisemitism rise is ‘terrifying’ after teen terror charges

  The prime minister says the rise of antisemitism is "terrifying" following the arrest of a teen on terrorism charges, adding he's concerned about protests at Jewish businesses.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
• Most voters still say Trudeau should resign — and expect an election in 2024

  The number of Canadians who said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign saw a slight decrease, but a majority of poll respondents continued to voice the sentiment.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2023
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• Liberal gun control bill is now law. What happens now?

  The long-promised Liberal gun control bill, which includes a formal definition of and ban on 'assault-style weapons' has received approval from the Senate and will become law.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
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• Pressure mounts to find a path forward after Canada’s grocer code stalls

  The federal agriculture minister says he will look at the draft grocery code of conduct to see what could be done through federal or provincial legislation before next steps.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• Israeli ambassador ‘deeply disappointed’ in Canada’s UN vote for a ceasefire

  Israel's ambassador says his country is 'deeply disappointed' in Canada's call for a ceasefire, while some Liberal MPs share that same feeling about the UN vote.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2023
• Trudeau urges pause in Israel-Hamas conflict, backs ‘sustainable ceasefire’

  The joint statement from Trudeau, Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Christopher Luxon says there is no place for Hamas in the future governance of Gaza.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
• As carbon price fight flares, Wilkinson defends Liberal approach

  Despite an apparent shift in support on the federal carbon price, Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson remains confident Canadians will support government climate action.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2023
• Canada’s military colleges are at a crossroads. What 2 graduates want now

  A former director and student of one of Canada's military colleges say that the institutions traditions need to be examined as the federal government launches a review board.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2023
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• Loblaw, Walmart face heat on what they are doing to stabilize food prices

  The heads of Loblaw and Walmart Canada were back before the federal agriculture committee talking about prices and their concern with the draft grocery code of conduct.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2023
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• ‘Countless’ complaints on CRA wait times are spurring a new probe

  In response to an inquiry about CRA call centre wait times from a Conservative MP, the auditor general says she will update her 2017 report on the matter.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
• Dangerous offenders like Paul Bernardo warrant tougher transfer rules: lawyer

  The lawyer for the families of two of Paul Bernardo's victims is calling on prison transfer rules to be changed to account for inmates who pose no chance of rehabilitation.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
• Younger and older Canadians crunched by housing, retirement, debt: experts

  In the current climate of heightened interest rates and high-cost housing all generations are struggling with the dreams of retirement and home ownership.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2023
• Defence minister says plan in talks for ‘significant’ military investments

  Defence Minister Bill Blair says that he is working on easing procurement challenges for the Canadian Armed Forces, including for sourcing more supplies like ammunition.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2023