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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a historic pay increase for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, marking the largest raise in over 25 years, with increases of up to 20% as part of a $9 billion investment to enhance military capabilities and meet NATO spending targets. This initiative aims to improve recruitment and retention, aligning military pay with public service wages, while also addressing the need for better defense infrastructure and reliance on international partnerships. Want More...

The Alberta government has appealed a court injunction that halted restrictions on healthcare for transgender minors, which include bans on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. This appeal follows a June ruling by Justice Allison Kuntz, who raised serious Charter concerns about the legislation, prompting advocacy groups like Egale Canada to challenge the government's approach. Want More Context? 🔎

Seth Bertrand, a 22-year-old from Windsor, was convicted on August 7, 2025, for terrorism-related charges after offering his skills to the extremist group Atomwaffen Division. Though facing up to 10 years in prison, his defense argues he has changed, while prosecutors emphasized his actions, including previous hate crimes, as evidence of his dangerous ideology. Want More Context? 🔎

Nicola Puddicombe, convicted of first-degree murder for killing her boyfriend Dennis Hoy with an axe in 2006, is seeking early release after serving over 15 years of her 25-year sentence. Her application under Canada's “faint hope” clause, which allows parole consideration after 15 years, is set for a hearing on Nov. 17, amid conflicting views on her rehabilitation and culpability. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza City and defeat Hamas, emphasizing disarmament and the establishment of a non-hostile governance. As tensions rise, Netanyahu affirms the aim to provide humanitarian aid while rejecting permanent control, amid ongoing international concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

Republican members of the U.S. House ways and means committee are urging Trump administration officials to pressure Canada to abandon its Online Streaming Act, citing it as a significant threat to U.S.-Canada trade relations. The Act, implemented in 2023, mandates streaming services to contribute financially to Canadian content, which U.S. lawmakers argue discriminates against American companies and harms cross-border digital trade. Want More Context? 🔎