Ottawa eyes 7.5 to 15 percent defence cuts amid budget drive
Canada faces a sweeping spending review as Finance Minister Champagne seeks 7.5 percent reductions in most departments from 2026, rising to 10 and 15 percent by 2028. Defence, border services, and RCMP face a 2 percent cut over three years while NATO defence pledges push higher investments elsewhere.
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Canada could face impact from US drug tariffs says industry rep
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association president Jim Keon warns Canada is not the target of a 200 percent tariff plan on pharmaceuticals but could be caught in cross fire. He notes Canada exports under five percent of US generics and warns tariffs may threaten tariff-free talks and domestic production for some firms.
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Rozon says accusations ruined his life and business
Gilbert Rozon, founder of Just for Laughs, says eight years after multiple women publicly accused him of sexual assault he has been treated like a pariah, with his life and company ruined. He faces a nine-woman lawsuit seeking nearly 14 million dollars in damages while claiming the plaintiffs formed a coalition to pressure a payout.
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Conservatives overspend amid 2024 fundraising surge
Ottawa report shows the Conservative party raised 42 million in donations and 5 million in membership fees for 2024, totaling just over 48.5 million in revenues, while spending nearly 50 million led by 16.5 million on advertising and 8 million on fundraising. The party ended with close to 16 million cash and 9 million in net assets amid pre writ campaigning.
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