Category Archives: Defence
Long pandemic could add to extremism, decline in democracy: Defence Department report
OTTAWA — A new research report by the Department of National Defence suggests the longer the COVID-19 pandemic rages, the stronger right-wing extremism and other threats in Canada and around the world are likely to become. The report prepared by the
Navy gets new commander after admiral named defence chief
OTTAWA — Rear Admiral Craig Baines is being tapped as the Royal Canadian Navy's new commander.Outgoing chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance announced the appointment Tuesday, with Baines set to replace current navy commander Vice-Admiral Art ...
Canadian troops test positive for COVID-19 in Latvia and Kuwait
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak in Latvia, where an unspecified number of troops have tested positive for the illness while guarding against Russian aggression in the region. The Department of National Defence con...
South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Armed Iranian Revolutionary Guard troops stormed a South Korean tanker and forced the ship to change course and travel to Iran, the vessel's owner said Tuesday, the latest maritime seizure by Tehran amid heightened tensions
Poor IT support hurting Canadian military operations, internal review finds
OTTAWA — An internal Defence Department report has warned that Canadian Armed Forces operations and security may be at risk due to major problems with how the military's computer networks are built and supported. The report follows a review of the
Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds
OTTAWA — An internal review by the Department of National Defence has revealed Canadian military bases across the country are struggling with several problems, starting with severe shortages of personnel. While Canadian Armed Forces bases are critical ...
Military bases struggling with personnel shortages, internal review finds
OTTAWA — An internal review by the Department of National Defence has found that Canadian military bases across the country are struggling with personnel shortages. The reviewers found the average base was short up to one-quarter of its allocated perso...
Navy commander Art McDonald tapped to steer Canadian military as new defence chief
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has tapped a sailor to steer the Canadian Armed Forces, appointing Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald as the next chief of the defence staff. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced McDonald’...
New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand
OTTAWA — Canada’s new veterans ombudsman says she has endured the same long and frustrating wait as tens of thousands of other former military members after applying for support and benefits for her service-related injuries. Retired Canadian Army colon...
Canadian submarine docked extra year due to leak found following errant test
OTTAWA — One of the Royal Canadian Navy's four beleaguered submarines will remain docked for repairs an extra year after a leak was discovered in a ballast tank that was not properly drained. The leak on HMCS Corner Brook is the
