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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.

U.S. Launches Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria

President Trump announced a U.S. military strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria on Christmas night, citing attacks on Christians. Details of the operation remain limited.

Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.

Toronto Proposed as Home for Defence Security Bank

Experts argue Toronto is the natural choice to host the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, leveraging its financial hub status to bolster allied security. Discover why Canada's bid hinges on its largest city.

Toronto vies for defence bank HQ, 3,500 jobs at stake

Toronto officially launched its bid to host the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, competing with four other Canadian cities for a project that could create up to 3,500 local jobs. Discover why Ontario's leaders are confident.

Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty

A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.

Feds invest $40M in Atlantic Canada defence sector

The federal government is allocating close to $40 million to bolster the defence industry in Atlantic Canada. This significant investment aims to enhance innovation and create jobs in the region.

Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say

The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.

Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23

Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.

Canada must pay 10M euros for EU defence deal access

The European Commission has set a €10 million entry fee for Canada to join a key EU defence initiative. This financial requirement marks a new step in Canada's strategic alignment with European security partners.

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