Canada’s Big Defense Moves and a Scandal Rocks Pearson

Canada outlines reasons for major submarine purchase Canada submarine fleet replacement boosts Arctic defence and NATO readiness See why the $100B plan could reshape security, industry, and sovereignty Ottawa narrows army vehicle procurement to Canadian suppliers Canadian army light utility vehicle program shifts to a limited procurement Canada narrows the $4.9B contest to boost its defence industrial base Canada says there is no basis for U.S. forced labour tariffs Canadian forced labour rules help shield goods from new U.S. tariffs Ottawa backs tougher enforcement while urging exemptions to protect supply chains Charges dropped against man accused in Pearson gold heist Pearson gold heist charges dropped after Ontario man’s arrest was withdrawn Get the latest on the case and what court records reveal about the Toronto theft One rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, six remain missing B.C. charter boat sinking: RCMP confirm one rescued passenger has died Six others are missing as crews recover the wreck and investigate what happened Smoke turns Kamloops skies orange as air quality reaches very high risk Kamloops wildfire smoke pushes air quality to 10+ as orange skies linger See what’s driving the haze and why warnings may last for days Carney backs U.S. strikes on Iran at NATO summit NATO leaders back U.S. Iran strikes as tensions rise in the Gulf Carney calls the response justified, while allies push to ease the crisis Carney hails submarine deal as NATO win amid South Korea concerns Canada submarine contract: Carney backs TKMS deal for Canada and NATO See why the Germany award matters, plus alliance gains and future defence ties The Pitt and Hacks lead 2026 Emmy nominations 2026 Emmy nominations led by The Pitt, Hacks, and Apple TV's top contenders See the full list of drama, comedy, and limitedseries races before Sept. 14