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Canada's Defence Policy Architect Was Fired After Warning That Anti-American Rhetoric Serves Beijing. Her Lawyer Wants to Know Who Gave the Order.

Ottawa bureaucrats are "horrified that someone like her can get terminated, given her record, her standing in the government," lawyer for Raquel Garbers says.

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Jun 18, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney during his government’s trip to Beijing in January 2026.

OTTAWA — A chill is roiling Ottawa’s bureaucracy after the woman who crafted Canada’s policy to defend the North wit…

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