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Canada faces an upcoming challenge to justify its NATO defense funding plans as Britain's political instability highlights the risks of defense spending without fiscal credibility. Ottawa must disclose details this fall to address public trust concerns.

Convoy leader Tamara Lich attended a July 4 party at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Ottawa. She required permission from her parole officer to attend and is serving a conditional sentence following a mischief conviction in October 2025.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra mentioned Canada's provincial bans on American alcohol during a Fourth of July speech in Ottawa. His comments were part of a political message, accompanied by a flyover of American F-35 fighter jets.

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson states a second pipeline to the West Coast is a 'good investment' for the federal government but cannot specify how much Ottawa would be responsible for financially.

Canada’s Carney has secured a deal for a pipeline project aimed at expanding oil exports beyond the United States. Ottawa states the pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.

British Columbia and Ottawa are set to announce a multibillion-dollar resource deal. The agreement involves significant financial investment in resource-related projects.

Ottawa is relaunching the federal greener homes grant in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia after a hiatus. The program aims to support home retrofits in these provinces.

Ottawa added retired judge Corrine Sparks to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion after facing criticism for lacking Black representation. Sparks is the first Nova Scotian of African descent appointed to the province's judiciary.

The Falkland Islands Government has urged Canada to support the Islanders' right to self-determination at the Organization of American States (OAS) assembly in Panama. Two members of the archipelago's Legislative Assembly recently visited Ottawa to seek backing from officials and lawmakers.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference in Ottawa following the conclusion of Parliament's spring sitting. He answered questions from journalists during the event.

The federal government is expected to announce the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories as a project of national interest. This designation process is being initiated by Ottawa.

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to a 10-hour annual cap, implemented by the federal government in spring. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for the policy's reversal, but with limited success.

The World Zionist Organization, an entity collaborating with the Israeli government on expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, was removed from a draft sanctions list by Canada before its release. The draft list was intended to target entities linked to West Bank settlements.

The Canadian federal government tabled a bill to tighten the ban on imports made with forced labour, responding to a U.S. tariff threat. The legislation aims to change how Canada restricts such products.

Trump’s Canada envoy, Pete Hoekstra, urges Canada to abandon retaliation threats as Ottawa works to preserve the USMCA trade pact. The envoy is reportedly encouraged by a shift in tone from Carney regarding the U.S.

Canada is attempting to re-enter U.S. trade negotiations with a 'Trumpian sales pitch' strategy. Ottawa's 'Fortress North America' approach responds to being excluded from discussions on a new trade pact involving the U.S. and Mexico.

Canadian businesses complying with CUSMA avoided U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, but some face compliance challenges. A puzzle company co-owner in Ottawa described the process as a 'nightmare' despite the tariff exemption.

Ottawa is considering a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens, which could total more than 100 aircraft, according to sources. The article does not provide further details on the decision-making process or timeline.

The Canadian federal government is considering a mixed fleet of 72-88 U.S.-made F-35s and potentially 72 Saab Gripens, which could total over 100 aircraft. This plan may create up to 9,000 jobs and be the largest industrial project in Canada.

A young child is in critical condition after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Ottawa. This incident marks the third balcony fall in the city in the past month.

The federal finance minister is defending the government's budget projections despite a budgetary watchdog expressing doubts about Ottawa's ability to meet a key fiscal target.

The federal government has instructed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to review its recent decision to triple streaming services' financial contributions to Canadian domestic content. Ottawa is seeking a reassessment of the policy, which mandates higher payments from streamers for Cancon.

The Bank of Canada warns against overreacting to a technical recession indicator. The statement is attributed to the central bank's location in Ottawa.

A retired major is urging Ottawa to fulfill a five-year-old promise to help an Afghan man fleeing the Taliban. The Afghan man is evading ICE in the U.S. while struggling to reach Canada for safety.

Steven Guilbeault's resignation is reported to weaken Prime Minister Carney. The event occurred at the House of Commons in Ottawa on May 27, 2026.

The federal government will establish an independent military honours review board to reassess Afghanistan-era bravery cases, including whether Pte. Jess Larochelle should receive the country's highest battlefield decoration.

The Bank of Canada warns that financial markets are more vulnerable to a sharp correction, highlighting potential risks to economic stability.

Prime Minister Mark Carney answered journalists' questions in Ottawa following a tour of a homebuilding site. This marks his first public Q&A session since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, discussed tariffs, alcohol bans, military spending, and other issues in an interview with Radio-Canada. The article highlights his confusion about Canadian public frustrations.

Canadian unions are warning that the Carney government is considering significant changes to labor laws, including the right to strike, as Ottawa consults on reforms affecting over a million workers in federally regulated industries amid claims of 'immense stress.'

A Montreal activist detained on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla claims he was beaten, abused, and stabbed in the hand by an Israeli prison guard. Canada's government has called for accountability over the mistreatment of its citizens.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Jacob Butler, a 23-year-old from Ottawa, Canada, for operating the Kimwolf DDoS botnet used in DDoS-for-hire attacks. Butler, also known as Dort, has been charged with developing and operating the botnet, which is believed to be a variant of AISURU.

Jacob Butler, a 23-year-old Canadian man also known as 'Dort', was arrested in Ottawa and faces extradition to the United States for allegedly running Kimwolf, a major DDoS botnet that hijacked over 2 million Android TV devices and launched more than 25,000 attacks. The botnet operation, which was part of a larger coordinated takedown in March involving multiple botnets that compromised three million devices combined, caused millions of dollars in damages and targeted Department of Defense networks.

Canadian authorities arrested 23-year-old Jacob Butler, also known as 'Dort', for operating the Kimwolf botnet that infected millions of IoT devices and launched massive DDoS attacks exceeding 30 Terabits per second. Butler faces criminal charges in both Canada and the United States, with the botnet's infrastructure seized in March alongside three other competing DDoS botnets. The arrest followed Butler's harassment campaigns against security researchers and victims whose financial losses exceeded one million dollars.

Gold prices are expected to drop weekly due to inflation fueling rate-hike bets. Canadian exports of precious metals have surged by 70% between December 2024 and March 2026. The Royal Canadian Mint has seen a strong run-up in gold prices.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members of Artemis II in Ottawa. The meeting took place on Earth. The discussion involved the crew members and the prime minister.

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Canada's prime minister has used Trump's attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa's foreign policy. Carney is described as 'strong' in his first year but faces pressure to deliver on promises.

Canada is proposing a ban on Bitcoin ATMs due to their role in facilitating scams and money laundering. Regulators aim to tighten oversight of high-risk areas within the cryptocurrency sector.

Rogers reported earnings that met estimates, with sports assets driving growth in its media segment. A Rogers store in Ottawa was highlighted as part of the company's operations.