OTTAWA — Police and political leaders in more than half of Canada have so far rejected taking any part in the federal government's firearms compensation program. Read More … [Read more...] about More than half of provinces and territories reject role in federal gun ‘buyback’
What is NORAD? Why this security agreement allows U.S. fighter jets to patrol Canadian airspace
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra created the diplomatic equivalent to a sonic boom recently by stating that if Canada doesn’t go ahead with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets, that will mean the United States would have to buy more of the advanced fighter aircraft for its own air force, and fly them more often into Canadian airspace to address threats approaching the U.S. Read … [Read more...] about What is NORAD? Why this security agreement allows U.S. fighter jets to patrol Canadian airspace
Brazil and France push for stronger UN to face Trump ‘Board of Peace’
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended the United Nations in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace." Read More … [Read more...] about Brazil and France push for stronger UN to face Trump ‘Board of Peace’
Kim Jong Un oversees test of new North Korean rocket system
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket system designed for specific attacks as the nation seeks to raise its deterrent against nuclear war, state media reported on Wednesday. Read More … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un oversees test of new North Korean rocket system
Carney working on trip to India and possible trade deal
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to make a potentially important visit to India in the next couple of months, government officials have confirmed, as Canada continues efforts to diversify trade, attract investment and mend international fences. Read More … [Read more...] about Carney working on trip to India and possible trade deal