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Immigrants from People's Republic of China struggling to obtain security clearances for government jobs, senator says

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Immigrants from China struggling to obtain security clearances for government jobs, senator says
Senator Yuen Pau Woo has asked officials from the Department of Global Affairs to address the issue
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November 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Immigrants from People's Republic of China struggling to obtain security clearances for government jobs, senator says

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Immigrants from China struggling to obtain security clearances for government jobs, senator says
Senator Yuen Pau Woo has asked officials from the Department of Global Affairs to address the issue
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November 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand reproaches Senate foreign affairs committee for not beginning Thursday's hearing with a land acknowledgement.
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Canada's foreign minister asked at Senate foreign affairs committee whether it's time to re-open embassy in Iran, and if not, why? Anita Anand cites Tehran's "nuclear proliferation activities" and recent reimposition of UN nuclear-related sanctions on Iran.
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Carney confirms he will attend FIFA draw in Washington alongside Trump

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Carney confirms he will attend FIFA draw in Washington alongside Trump
Prime Minister plays down expectations of a breakthrough in trade talks during the public event on Dec. 5
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November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Canada should buy F-35s but plan for European fighter jets next, former general says

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Canada should buy F-35s but plan for European fighter jets next, former general says
European jets will provide Canada with a capability that isn’t vulnerable to U.S. influence, retired lieutenant-general Yvan Blondin says
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November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Canada to announce uranium export deal with India in further sign of warming relations

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Canada to announce uranium export deal with India in further sign of warming relations
Deal could run for 10 years and may be part of broader nuclear co-operation effort
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Carney weighs trip to D.C. next week as trade talks stall

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Carney weighs trip to D.C. next week as trade talks stall
Canada, U.S. have not held formal negotiations for more than a month since Trump called them off
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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Navy weighs expanded ship training that could patrol Canada-U.S. border on Great Lakes, St. Lawrence

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Navy considers training-ship operations in Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River
Move would enable forces to assist patrolling Canada-U.S. maritime border, commander of Royal Canadian Navy says
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November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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The Royal Canadian Navy is considering expanding training-ship operations to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, a move that would enable it to assist in patrolling the maritime border between Canada and the United States.
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Navy considers training-ship operations in Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River
Move would enable forces to assist patrolling Canada-U.S. maritime border, commander of Royal Canadian Navy says
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November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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U.S. peace plan would leave Ukraine vulnerable to attack, says EU defence commissioner

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U.S. peace plan would leave Ukraine vulnerable to attack, says EU defence commissioner
Brussels hopes to work with battle-hardened Ukraine to defend EU
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Carney says $1-billion critical-minerals deal in works with UAE

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Carney says $1-billion critical-minerals deal in works with UAE
United Arab Emirates pledges to invest $70-billion in Canada
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November 22, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Carney meets top UAE investors, launches trade talks with Emirates
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Carney meets top UAE investors, launches trade talks with Emirates
The Gulf, with its trillions of dollars in investment capital, is one of several priority regions for Canada
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Carney to woo foreign investment in trip to United Arab Emirates

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Carney to woo foreign investment in trip to United Arab Emirates
The Gulf region is one of Canada’s priorities as it looks to decrease its reliance on the U.S.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Top general plans sweeping expansion of reserves for disasters, military attacks
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Top general plans sweeping expansion of reserves for disasters, military attacks
Jennie Carignan says her plan would recruit volunteers to join a reserve force of as many as 400,000, and could take five to 10 years
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November 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Canada expects reforms in Ukraine to tackle corruption, Anand says

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Canada expects reforms in Kyiv to tackle corruption, Anand says
Foreign Affairs Minister says Canadian support for the war-torn country is not in question
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November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Canada imposes sanctions on Russians behind drone and cyber attacks on Ukraine

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Canada imposes sanctions on Russians behind drone and cyber attacks on Ukraine
Ottawa’s measures align with similar moves by allies and are meant to further increase economic costs on Moscow
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November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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The NATO military alliance should devote more of its focus to defending the Arctic, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said as she prepared to welcome her counterparts to a Group of Seven meeting this week.

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NATO should devote more focus to defence in the Arctic, Anand says
Foreign Affairs Minister hosting G7 counterparts this week to discuss Gaza, Ukraine and other topics
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?

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Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?
Carney’s first budget has delivered the biggest increase in defence spending in decades – $84-billion over five years – but the windfall arrives without a fully fledged policy
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November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Shadow fleet activity off Singapore highlights ‘Wild West’ of sanction-evading oil transfers

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Shadow fleet activity off Singapore highlights ‘Wild West’ of sanction-evading oil transfers
British expat documents transfers between oil tankers from his Singapore apartment
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November 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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China approves group tourism travel to Canada after Carney-Xi meeting

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China approves group tourism travel to Canada after Carney-Xi meeting
Chinese foreign ministry says opening up tourism will ‘deepen mutual understanding and friendship’ with Canada
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November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Budget to include $50-billion local infrastructure fund

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Budget to include $50-billion local infrastructure fund
Finance Minister to announce funding for housing, transportation, hospitals and emergency services, as well as tens of billions in targeted savings
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November 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Carney says he raised foreign interference with Xi

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Carney says he raised foreign interference with Xi
Prime Minister defends lack of progress in trade war with China, says talks under way
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November 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Carney says he’s prepared to fight an election campaign if budget doesn’t pass

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Carney says he’s prepared to fight an election campaign if budget doesn’t pass
Prime Minister declines to say whether he is confident Tuesday’s budget will pass
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November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Carney says he advised Ford not to run anti-tariff ad

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Carney says he advised Ford not to run anti-tariff ad
Prime Minister also confirms he apologized to the U.S. President for the Ontario-funded ad
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November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM