Category Archives: Defence
Whole Foods reverses poppy ban for workers following heavy criticism
Grocery chain Whole Foods Market reversed a policy Friday that forbid employees from wearing poppies -- a rule the prime minister described as a "silly mistake."The U.S.-based Whole Foods had defended the rule earlier, saying it was part of a
Federal leaders commemorate lost military members ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — Federal political leaders say Canadians can still honour the sacrifices of the country's veterans even without traditional Remembrance Day events. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with other federal party leaders, rose in the House o...
Military IDs B.C. reservist as soldier killed in training accident
OTTAWA — A 29-year-old Army reservist from British Columbia has been identified as the soldier killed during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces says Cpl. James Choi of the Royal Westminster Regiment in New
Soldier dies during training exercise on Alberta military base: defence department
A Canadian soldier died Saturday after being shot during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta. The soldier suffered a gunshot wound late Friday night while taking part in live fire training at CFB Wainwright, the Department of
Minister says scheduling snafus stalling Desmond inquiry, but lawyer isn’t so sure
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Justice Minister Mark Furey says scheduling snafus are getting in the way of restarting a high-profile inquiry investigating why former soldier Lionel Desmond killed his family and himself in January 2017. But Adam Rodgers, a lawy...
‘Everyone’s hands are tied.’ Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry delayed until next year
HALIFAX — Lawyers taking part in an inquiry investigating why former soldier Lionel Desmond killed his family and himself in 2017 say hearings won't resume until next year, a delay they say is difficult to comprehend. On Jan. 3, 2021, four
Culture becomes latest front in military’s fight against sexual misconduct
OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are being told that it's possible to be the "ultimate soldier" while still caring for other people as the military launches the next phase of its fight against sexual misconduct in the
Canada women’s security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19
OTTAWA — Authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people, says Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security. Jacqueline O'Neill said she is seeing a growing number of attacks against defenders of the...
Report warns taxpayers are spending more on privatized Defence Department services
OTTAWA — Two unions representing Canadian defence employees are calling on the federal government to stop privatizing National Defence services. The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say the government is spe...
Feds urged to act as data suggests COVID-19 making it hard for veterans to get help
OTTAWA — The federal government is being criticized for not doing enough to help disabled veterans as new figures appear to confirm fears that COVID-19 has made it more difficult for them to apply for financial assistance. The figures from Veterans
