Anand urges federal ministers to identify $15B in spending cuts by October – National

Treasury Board President Anita Anand has assigned a task to federal cabinet ministers to identify $15.4 billion in government spending cuts by October 2. The goal is to reallocate underutilized funds to critical services like healthcare while minimizing any impact on public-service jobs. This commitment aligns with the government’s aim to reduce overall government spending …

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Canada’s military spending defended by Trudeau amidst scolding from U.S. senator

Lt.-Gen. Gregory Guillot, the nominee to head NORAD, expressed his commitment to engaging in “tough conversations” with Canada regarding defense spending. This assurance came during a confirmation meeting where Canadian defense spending was questioned by Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, who called it “incredibly disappointing.” Guillot vowed to address these concerns with Canadian officials, emphasizing the …

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