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Liberal Ranks Grow as Michael Ma Joins Carney’s Team

                      Markham-Unionville MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberals on Thursday. In a dramatic political shift on Parliament Hill, Michael Ma, the Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, announced on December 11, 2025, that he is leaving the Conservative caucus to sit with the Liberals . His decision follows weeks of consultation with constituents and family, and comes on the heels of Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s defection last month. Ma explained that his move was motivated by a desire for “unity and decisive action for Canada’s future.” He praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, describing it as a steady and practical approach to tackling pressing issues such as affordability, economic growth, community safety, and opportunities for young families. The floor-crossing is politically significant: the Liberals now hold 171 seats, just one short of a majority in the House of...
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NATO Deploys AI-Powered Drone Defense on Eastern Flank

                                 Europe’s new weapons system to fight the rising threat of Russian drones

NATO is strengthening its eastern defenses with the deployment of a new weapons system designed to counter Russian drones. Poland and Romania have begun operating the Merops system, a compact mobile platform that can fit in the back of a pickup truck and intercept drones with high precision. Denmark is also preparing to deploy the system, further reinforcing the alliance’s defensive line.

The Merops system uses artificial intelligence to track and engage drones, even in environments where communications are jammed. This makes it particularly effective against the low-cost, mass-produced drones that Russia has increasingly used to probe NATO airspace.

Recent incursions of Russian drones into Polish territory highlighted the vulnerabilities of traditional air defense systems, which often require multimillion-dollar fighter jets to intercept drones costing only a fraction of that price. NATO’s adoption of AI-driven systems aims to close these gaps and reduce the strain on its more expensive military assets.

The deployment is part of a broader strategy to create a continuous defensive shield stretching from Norway to Turkey. By integrating agile, AI-enabled defenses, NATO hopes to deter further provocations and adapt to the evolving realities of drone warfare.


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