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House suspension deal offers ‘insufficient’ scrutiny of feds’ spending amid COVID, say politicos

Four hours to study $87-billion in government spending is inadequate, says Liberal MP John McKay, calling it ‘short-term gain for a long-term pain.’

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The $25,000 fine for violating Nova Scotia woods ban ‘not high enough,’ says Grit MP Fancy-Landry: ‘people really need to wake the hell up’

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Pride attendance may no longer be a litmus test for LGBTQ support, but absence still sends a message, say politicos

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GAC’s dissent channel offers partial anonymity, forbids undermining leadership: memo

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‘Everybody loves a comeback’: Pollsters say Conservative Leader Poilievre needs to keep his focus forward, show what he’s learned

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CRA complaints on the rise as deep job cuts forecast: ‘I’ll be honest, we’re swamped’

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Feds spent at least $1.7-billion on defence contracts in the first half of 2025, about 16 per cent of which went to U.S. companies: data

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U.S.-based companies received more than $68.6-million in DND contracts between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025, which is a 24-per-cent increase over the same period the previous year.

Feds spent at least $1.7-billion on defence contracts in the first half of 2025, about 16 per cent of which went to U.S. companies: data

NewsBY IREM KOCA

U.S.-based companies received more than $68.6-million in DND contracts between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025, which is a 24-per-cent increase over the same period the previous year.

Carney’s budget expected to be ‘consequential,’ as Canada faces unprecedented challenges from a volatile Trump, say politicos

Less focus on COVID-19 expected to lead to $650-million spending cuts for PHAC by 2027-2028

Canada ‘should not relent’ in trade talks, say industry reps who say auto sector needs zero tariffs

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