Five challenges Canada's new defence minister will need to navigate | Unpublished
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Author: David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: May 13, 2025 - 16:22

Five challenges Canada's new defence minister will need to navigate

May 13, 2025
New Defence Minister David McGuinty has very specific marching orders from Prime Minister Mark Carney on everything from improving pay and benefits for Canadian Forces personnel to pushing for the purchase of billions of dollars worth of new military equipment. Read More


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May 13, 2025 - 20:50 | Janson Duench | Ottawa Citizen
Despite tariffs, many U.S. cities are hoping to keep economic ties with Canada. Kristy speaks with Juliet Abdel, president of Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce in Kansas, about how she hopes to grow and preserve trade partnerships with their northern neighbours. Later, what does the reshuffling of the cabinet mean for the Canadian economy? Anything? Plus, a rash of break-ins in the Copeland Park area has residents on edge. College ward councillor Laine Johnson says she is seeing an uptick in thefts, especially during the week. CTV reporter Katelyn Wilson has the latest. ...
May 13, 2025 - 20:46 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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