GCAP Fighter Jet Project Open to More Nations, Says Italy
Rome: Italy has indicated that more countries could be welcomed into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational effort involving Italy, Britain, and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft. Italian Defence Minister...
Australia Signs Record $1.7 Billion Radar Technology Deal with Canada
Australia has secured its largest-ever defence export agreement, signing a A$2.5 billion (US$1.75 billion) deal to provide Canada with advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) technology. The announcement was made on June 22, with Australian Prime...
U.S., Mexico Resume USMCA Talks as Trump Questions Trade Pact’s Future
U.S. and Mexican negotiators began a second round of talks in Washington on Tuesday aimed at revising the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with discussions focusing on agriculture and energy. The negotiations come amid uncertainty...
GFL Environmental Nears C$6 Billion Deal to Acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure
Waste management firm GFL Environmental is reportedly close to acquiring Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal valued at over C$6 billion ($4.33 billion), according to a Bloomberg News report citing a source familiar with...
Canada’s Inflation Slows to 1.8% in February Amid Base-Year Effects
Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.8% in February, down from 2.3% in January, according to data released by Statistics Canada. The decline was largely driven by base-year effects, as prices had surged during...
Canada Announces C$35 Billion Plan to Strengthen Arctic Defense
Canada has unveiled a massive C$35 billion ($25.7 billion) plan to strengthen its defense capabilities in the Arctic, aiming to reduce its reliance on the United States for monitoring and protecting the vast region....
Canada Allows TikTok to Continue Operations After Security Review
The Canadian government has decided to allow TikTok to continue operating in the country after completing a national security review, Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced on Monday. The approval comes with legally binding commitments...
Canadian Scientists Warn of “Zombie Deer Disease” Threat
Canadian scientists are raising alarms over the rapid spread of a fatal infection dubbed “zombie deer disease,” formally known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), which affects deer populations across North America. Authorities in British...
Wildfire Emergency: Nova Scotia Battles Devastating Blaze, Forcing Mass Evacuations
In Nova Scotia, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires ravage the region. The fires, which have been fueled by unusually dry conditions, have destroyed homes and led to...
China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
The expulsion of the Canadian and Chinese diplomats marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Canada and China. The relationship between the two countries has been strained since December 2018, when Canada...