Category Archives: Defence
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin files court challenge of his firing from vaccine rollout
OTTAWA — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is asking for a judicial review of the decision to remove him as head of Canada's vaccine logistics, alleging political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two of his cabinet ministers. Lawyers for Fortin fi...
Handing over Winnipeg lab documents has ‘national security’ implications: Hajdu
Documents related to the firing of two scientists from the high-security laboratory in Winnipeg, and the transfer of viruses to a research facility in Wuhan are too sensitive to hand over to the special committee on Canada-China relations, Health Minis...
Defence vice-chief who golfed with Vance steps aside from role, but not from military
OTTAWA — A senior military officer who drew outrage for golfing with former defence chief Jonathan Vance amid a sexual misconduct probe has stepped aside from his role, but not from the Armed Forces overall. Lt.-Gen. Mike Rouleau said Monday he
Canada’s PM calls Russia a rival, wants NATO unity in face of authoritarianism, China
BRUSSELS — Canada's prime minister spent his time at a summit of political and military allies underlining the need to present a united front against Russia, China and the general threat of authoritarianism. Justin Trudeau was in Brussels on Monday at...
Trudeau pledges support for Ukraine, mum on support for next step in NATO membership
BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is joining a meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with Canada reiterating its broad support for Ukraine, but not whether it will back a move by Kyiv to join the military alliance amid
Feds face calls for inquiry into military’s handling of Iraq war crime reports
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is facing calls for an independent inquiry following allegations the military failed to respond to a complaint three years ago that Iraqi forces being trained by Canadian troops had committed war crimes. NDP defe...
Defence chief warned last year vetting of Iraqi troops lacked ‘sufficient depth’
OTTAWA — A secret memo has emerged showing that Canada’s top military commander was warned last year that the vetting of Iraqi security forces associated with a Canadian-led training mission in the country lacked "sufficient depth." Obtained by The Can...
Military’s failure on sexual misconduct feels like ‘existential threat’: HR officer
OTTAWA — The senior officer responsible for human resources in the Canadian Armed Forces says the military’s repeated failure to address sexual misconduct in the ranks over the years has led to what feels like an "existential threat" to the
Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM’s adviser
OTTAWA — The prime minister's intelligence adviser is calling for an expanded definition of national security in an era of global pandemics, climate change and cyberthreats. In a speech sponsored by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, V...
Canadian Armed Forces reports 16 military suicides in 2020
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says 16 service members took their own lives last year. That represents a slight decline from the 20 military suicides reported in 2019, which was the largest number in five years. The new figures nonetheless bring
