Calgary moves to overhaul city reserves policy
Calgary's executive committee votes 14-1 to reform city reserves policy, mandating annual reviews and quarterly reporting to boost transparency and align funds with strategic goals.
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Why Nations Are Hoarding Food Again
Governments from Scandinavia to Asia are rebuilding emergency grain reserves, fearing market failures. Economists warn this could backfire, raising prices globally. Read the analysis.
Trump's Venezuela Move May Benefit China, Analysts Say
President Trump claims the U.S. raid in Venezuela counters China, but experts argue it could let Beijing offload a failed investment and even repeat its Iraq success. Analysis inside.
Special Forces to Get New Helicopters First in $18B Plan
Canada's military will spend $18 billion to replace its aging CH-146 Griffon helicopters, with elite special forces units receiving the first new aircraft starting in 2033. Learn about the multi-phase plan.
World Oil Reserves & Top Producers Amid Venezuela Crisis
The U.S. intervention in Venezuela spotlights global energy assets. Explore the world's top oil reserves and producers in our detailed analysis.
RCAF Sees Progress on Recruitment and Retention Gaps
Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet reports positive steps in filling personnel gaps within the Royal Canadian Air Force, addressing critical recruitment and retention challenges.
Krugman Critiques Trump's Venezuela Oil Claims
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman dismantles Donald Trump's assertions about capturing wealth from Venezuela's oil, citing major economic and logistical barriers. Read the full analysis.
GOP Splits with Trump on Venezuela's Democratic Future
Republicans urge democracy in Venezuela as Trump prioritizes oil imports. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's fate hangs in the balance. Read the latest on the political rift.
Canadian Miner Wins Chile Lithium Project Approval
Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.
Venezuela's Oil Potential Locked by Sanctions, Investment Gap
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but production is a fraction of its peak. Sanctions and crumbling infrastructure mean its impact on tight global crude markets remains minimal. Discover the barriers to unlocking its potential.
Editorial: Canada pays for Trudeau's decade of neglect
A new editorial argues Canada is now paying a steep price for a decade of economic and strategic neglect under Justin Trudeau, particularly on energy infrastructure and military readiness.
U.S. Venezuela Move: Impact on Canada's Oil Industry
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revive its oil industry could challenge Canadian energy investments. Explore the global reserve shift and market implications.
U.S. Venezuela Oil Shift Poses Risk to Canada's Industry
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revitalize its oil industry could sideline Canadian firms. Explore the implications for Canada's energy sector.
Venezuela Oil Shift Makes Canadian Pipelines a Necessity
U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover of Venezuela's oil sector underscores the critical need for Canada to build new pipelines to access global markets, boosting national revenues.
Trump Signals Access to Venezuela Oil, Boosting U.S. Companies
U.S. oil companies see gains after former President Trump signals potential access to Venezuela's vast reserves, reshaping global energy dynamics. Explore the implications for markets and geopolitics.
Military police cleared in drill that injured DND worker
Military police exonerated after a 2024 training exercise in Montreal left a civilian DND employee injured. An independent public hearing is now set to investigate.
Trump's Venezuela Raid Kills 80, Vows to 'Run' the Country
President Trump's military operation to abduct Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, resulting in 80 deaths, has plunged the nation into crisis. Experts warn of chaotic, illegal U.S. occupation with dire consequences for 28 million Venezuelans. Read the analy
Vance Defends Trump's Venezuela Actions on Drugs, Oil
Vice President JD Vance offers a pointed defense of U.S. military action in Venezuela, citing narcoterrorism and reclaimed oil assets as key justifications. Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan Oil Revival Poses Major Risk to Canada
Adam Pankratz argues Canada must urgently build coastal pipelines to compete as Trump revives Venezuela's massive heavy crude reserves, threatening Alberta's oil sands market.
UK, France Conduct Airstrikes on IS Facility in Syria
British and French military aircraft have carried out a targeted strike against a suspected Islamic State weapons depot in Syria. Get the latest details on the operation.
U.S. Captures Venezuela's Maduro, Plans Occupation
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a raid. President Trump pledges open-ended control, citing oil reserves. Regional backlash grows. Read the latest.
U.S. Captures Venezuela's Leader, Takes Control of Oil
In a dramatic move, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and seized control of the country's oil reserves. Canada's foreign minister has responded to the escalating crisis.
NY Times Slams Trump's 'Illegal' Venezuela Military Strike
The New York Times editorial board condemns President Trump's military operation in Venezuela as illegal and unwise. Read the full analysis of the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the brewing constitutional crisis.
Corn Slumps Most in a Month on China Reserve Talk
Corn futures in Chicago posted their steepest intraday drop in over a month, pressured by speculation China may release domestic grain reserves. Get the full analysis on the market implications.
UK Unveils Paid Military 'Gap Year' for Young People
The United Kingdom introduces a new paid 'gap year' scheme for young people to serve in the armed forces. Learn about the program's details and its potential impact.
UK's paid military gap year aims to boost recruitment
The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.
Japan OKs Record Defence Budget Aimed at Deterring China
Japan's cabinet has approved a historic defence budget of over $55 billion for 2025, marking a major strategic shift to counter China's military expansion. Explore the details and global implications.
Watchdog questions military police commitment to reform
A military watchdog report found the investigation into Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin was deeply flawed. The Provost Marshal's weak response to 16 recommendations raises doubts about real change.
Carney's Citizen Militia Plan: A Week of Training Enough?
A proposal for a 300,000-strong Canadian citizen militia, backed by PM Mark Carney and Gen. Jennie Carignan, is drawing criticism from a veteran who questions its one-week training plan. Read the analysis.
Canada's Plan for 400,000 Reservists Faces Questions
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
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