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N.W.T. government won't administer federal gun buyback program

For some N.W.T. residents, participating in the federal gun buyback program might not be so straightforward. The Government of the Northwest Territories says it’s not going to administer it.

Activist warns of ‘propaganda’ as CSIS officials tout agency’s new approach to Indigenous people

Officials at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service say the organization is mending its ways and acknowledging past investigating of Indigenous people has left a legacy of mistrust that persists today. One activist, however, is dismissing the overtures as propaganda.
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NORAD pact would change if Canada pulls back from F-35 order, warns Trump envoy to Ottawa

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ottawa is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.

PQ leader says Mark Carney has effectively launched referendum campaign

Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking earlier this week about the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, described the 1759 battle as the start of a 'partnership' between French and English people in Canada — a comment that's stirred controversy and has Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon calling it a sign of things to come.