Category Archives: Defence
Russian invasion of Ukraine shows need to protect Canada’s North: Norad
OTTAWA — A senior Canadian general in charge of protecting North American airspace says Russia has the capability to strike this continent, bolstering the need for improved defensive systems. Russia has spent years investing in its military, including ...
‘Heartbreaking decisions’ had to be made in Canada’s response to Ukraine: Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has had to make "heartbreaking decisions" when it comes to responding to Ukraine's request for a no-fly zone. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his request for allied nations to secur...
‘Heartbreaking decisions’ had to be made in Canada’s response to Ukraine: Trudeau
Canada has had to make "heartbreaking decisions" when confronted with images of bombed hospitals and schools in Ukraine, civilian casualties and the Ukrainian president's passionate plea for a no-fly zone over his war-ravaged country, Prime Minister Ju...
‘Can you imagine?’ Ukrainian-Canadians moved by Zelenskyy’s plea in Parliament
EDMONTON — A Ukrainian-Canadian man in Calgary says he has been imagining the highrises around him in shambles since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine last month. "I think, 'My God. What if this was just completely destroyed?'” George Melnyk said
A look at Canada’s sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.Canada has sanctioned more than 900 Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian entities and individuals it says are enabling and supporting President Vladimir Putin'...
Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link. Here is a full transcript of his speech, as translated into English from the ...
Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base
FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on Sunday says the deadly attack came with no warning. Hunter Francis of the Eel Ground First Nation in
Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more support and the closure of his country's airspace during a virtual address to Canadian members of Parliament and senators in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Here a...
Imagine the war in your cities, Zelenskyy says as he pleads for more help from Canada
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate plea for a no-fly zone and more sanctions to starve out Russia's finances in a speech to the Canadian Parliament Tuesday. Appearing by video link from Ukraine, Zelenskyy asked Cana...
MP Kevin Vuong co-operating with Navy over charge; yet to decide on court martial
OTTAWA — Independent MP Kevin Vuong says he is co-operating fully with the Royal Canadian Navy, which has charged him for failing to disclose he was charged with sexual assault in 2019. The sexual assault charge was later dropped and Vuong