Labrador to see development as Canada expands northern military defence
By Abby Cole Labrador’s 5 Wing Goose Bay military base could be a hub for arctic defence With Russia waging
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Yukon minister defends mining amendments blasted by First Nations
‘We’ll do our best to work through these differences of understanding,’ says Minister John Streicker Yukon’s mines minister says the
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Territorial ministers seek full funding for national plan on gender-based violence
Ministers meet with federal counterpart in Yellowknife about tackling gendered violence Amid the federal government’s bid to reduce spending, territorial ministers
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Nunavut premier announces he isn’t seeking re-election
P.J. Akeeagok says he’s stepping aside to spend more time with his family Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he will not
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More soldiers, more money. Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel
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Canada promises to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 in pact with NATO leaders
By Murray Brewster, Peter Zimonjic Now there’s pressure on Trump to commit to self-defence clause in exchange for funding boost NATO
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Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments
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Canadian Ranger rifles in the Arctic need replacements, don’t work in the cold
By Emma Tranter Department of National Defence says replacements will cost $8-10M Rifles issued to the Canadian Rangers in Canada’s
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‘Another historical event,’ Tłı̨chǫ grand chief says of new female chief in Behchokǫ
‘I think people, just generally, were ready for change,’ says Bertha Rabesca-Zoe, new chief of Behchokǫ Tłı̨chǫ leaders say residents
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N.W.T. officials provide update on major infrastructure projects, some rising costs
By Nadeer Hashmi Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says The Northwest Territories government
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New and returning chiefs elected in N.W.T. Tłı̨chǫ communities
The four Tłı̨chǫ communities held elections Monday night The four Tłı̨chǫ communities in the N.W.T. held their elections Monday night, voting
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Five things to know about Canada’s plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence spending to hit the NATO member target
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‘U.S. dominance over’ Canada’s PM says announcing 2% NATO spending target by March
Saying that the era of the United States’ dominance on the world stage is over, Prime Minister Mark Carney committed his
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Carney to announce Canada will meet NATO spending target
PM to announce purchase of more drones, armoured vehicles, aircraft and underwater sensors Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to
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Nunavut MLA and cabinet minister David Akeeagok won’t run for re-election
Akeeagok announced his decision in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Nunavut cabinet minister David Akeeagok says he won’t be running in
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