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Your daily horoscope: March 14, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY There will be obstacles in your path this year but that does not mean the universe does not want you to succeed. On the contrary, it wants you to raise your sights to a higher level so that what you now see as obstacles become golden opportunities. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): What’s done is done and cannot be undone, so don’t start thinking you can turn the clock back on a situation that caused you a fair amount of personal grief. What occurs this weekend will give you the chance to move on with your life. Take it. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may have to do something this weekend that you know won’t be met with universal approval, not even among your friends, but you know it must be done. Sometimes in life you have no choice but to be decisive, even brutal. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You are not the sort to change your ways to please other people and with your ruling planet Mercury linked to Mars this weekend you have no intention of giving an inch....
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Lockheed Martin's Proposal: Job Creation Tied to F-35 Fighter Jet Contract

 

Lockheed Martin, the U.S. defense contractor behind the F-35 fighter jet, has proposed creating additional jobs in Canada if the Canadian government commits to fulfilling its full order of 88 F-35 aircraft. This offer comes amidst ongoing discussions about the $19 billion contract, which was initially signed in 2023 to replace Canada's aging CF-18 fleet.

Currently, Canada has committed to purchasing only 16 of the 88 jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2026. Lockheed Martin's proposal aims to incentivize Ottawa to proceed with the remaining 72 aircraft by emphasizing the economic benefits of job creation. The company has highlighted the potential for roles in engineering, manufacturing, and other sectors critical to the Canadian economy.

However, the proposal is not without controversy. Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered a review of the F-35 contract, citing concerns over trade relations with the United States and the geopolitical implications of relying on U.S.-made military equipment. Alternatives, such as the Swedish Gripen fighter jet, are also being considered, with some advocating for domestic production to boost Canadian sovereignty and job creation.

As the federal government navigates these complex decisions, the debate over the F-35 contract underscores the intersection of defense procurement, economic growth, and international relations.


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