A $2.14-billion federal loan for Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has sparked debate among Canadian politicians about whether American billionaire Elon Musk presents a national security risk. The issue centers on providing internet access to remote areas, as Canada aims to connect every household to high-speed internet by 2030. Telesat’s CEO, Dan Goldberg, noted that there…
The federal New Democrats have withdrawn their support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government, jeopardizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. This move could lead to a confidence vote and potentially a snap election this fall if the government loses a vote of confidence. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals for failing…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he hears Canadians’ “concerns and frustrations” asquestions mount about his future as Liberal leader following his party’s stunning by-electionloss. Conservative Don Stewart won the longtime federal Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St.Paul’s in a dramatic win, ending a race that was largely viewed as a referendum on Trudeau’sleadership. “This was obviously not…
