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29 Oct

Canada Launches First National Security Strategy in Over 20 Years, Mark Carney Unveils Five-Point Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Canadian Government, Cyber Security, Defence, foreign policy, Mark Carney, National Security

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has launched its first national security strategy in more than 20 years, with Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiling a new framework aimed at strengthening the country's sovereignty, economic resilience, defence capabilities and intelligence systems amid growing global uncertainty. Titled The Plan for a Stronger Canada, the strategy sets out five priorities covering economic security, foreign policy, the armed forces, public safety and intelligence. The Canadian government says the plan is intended to help the country respond to emerging threats, reduce vulnerabilities and build stronger partnerships with allies. The announcement comes as Ottawa highlights growing challenges to…

Punjab CM and Western Command Commander Bolster Border Security and Disaster Readiness

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday underscored the need for deeper Civil Military Synergy in Punjab during a meeting with Western Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, with both sides agreeing to strengthen coordination on border management, internal security, disaster response, and operational preparedness in the strategically important border state. The meeting, held in Chandigarh, also focused on expediting ongoing projects in border areas and evolving a coordinated framework to tackle emerging security and humanitarian challenges. During the maiden meeting between the Army Commander and the Chief Minister since Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed…

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAustralia, Defence, Geopolitics, Mark Carney, Trade

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…