Category Archives: Defence
N.S. fisherman trapped by Russian shelling as he tries to drive Ukrainians to safety
HALIFAX — A Canadian attempting to drive Ukrainians displaced by the war to safety says Russian shelling has trapped him in the city of Chernihiv for three days as food and water supplies dwindle. Speaking Friday from a bomb shelter in
Convoy protest was a national security threat, Ontario police boss says
OTTAWA — Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique said national security threat was identified as part of the so-called freedom convoy in Ottawa. Carrique said the province's intelligence bureau identified a threat associated with the len...
Canada under the gun as NATO allies to present defence spending plans by June
BRUSSELS — Pressure from Canada's allies to boost the country's defence budget marked the end of an extraordinary summit on the war in Ukraine, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised anew to increase military spending but with only vague suggestions...
Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine
OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been banned from joining the thousands of foreigners who have flocked to Ukraine in recent weeks to help fight Russia’s invasion. Vice-chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen told the House
Canada’s military to adopt gender-neutral dress code as it moves to diversify ranks
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces will soon adopt a gender-neutral dress code for service members as military commanders push for more diversity in the ranks. Men and women in uniform are currently subject to separate dress codes that include the
Trudeau calls on European leaders to unite, aid Ukraine and further sanction Russia
BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a plea to European leaders to come together as democracies in the face of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and tackle growing uncertainties citizens have about the future. The one-month-old conflict ...
Feds mum on next step in fighter jet competition
OTTAWA — Federal procurement officials won’t say when Canada will take the next step in the years-long process of selecting a new fighter jet. The federal government announced in December that it had narrowed its search for a replacement of the
What the Liberal-NDP deal could mean for ‘aggressive options’ on defence spending
OTTAWA — The prospects for a significant increase in Canadian defence spending in the coming federal budget looked a little less likely as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to head to Europe after announcing a stunning political deal with
Canada tightens ban on Russian aircraft to include humanitarian flights
OTTAWA — The federal government says it has tightened rules for Russian aircraft after a commercial airliner was able to circumvent a ban on entering Canadian airspace late last month by falsely claiming to be a humanitarian flight. Aeroflot Flight 111...
Canadian Armed Forces need to be better equipped: Foreign Affairs Minister
TORONTO — The Canadian Armed Forces should be better equipped to face new challenges in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Friday. Speaking at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affair...