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Politics (Canada)

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Nunavut premier announces he isn’t seeking re-election

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 13:11
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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

The Canadian Press
Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:19
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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

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:44
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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

The Canadian Press
Posted: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:30
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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

CBC News
Posted: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 14:59
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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

CBC Radio
Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 14:31 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 14:52
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‘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

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:11
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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

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 14:21
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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

The Canadian Press
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:28
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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

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:40
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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

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 at 09:20
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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

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:47
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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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German, Norwegian officials urge Canada to join ‘familiar family’ in buying new submarines

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 09:22 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 09:25
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Officials pitch working with long-standing traditional NATO allies for military buildup Senior German and Norwegian defence officials say they’re confident

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

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:40
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‘By Canada Day we’d like to see something concrete there,’ PM tells Power & Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled

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Kris Statnyk named new Head of Delegation for Gwich’in Council International

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 16:21 — Last Updated: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 16:24
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Gwich’in Council International (GCI) has named Kris Statnyk as its new Head of Delegation to the Arctic Council, taking over

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Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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