Category Archives: Defence
Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say
OTTAWA — Canada must swiftly censure China's ruling Communist Party over its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, activists told MPs studying Ottawa's fractious relationship with Beijing. Canada should work with other countries to invoke sanctions agai...
Georges Island: public granted access to historic site in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX — Georges Island, a small but historic chunk of land in the middle of Halifax harbour, has long been off limits to tourists — even though it has been a national historic site since 1965. But that will&nbs...
Military exercise in Arctic aims to send message without spreading COVID-19
OTTAWA — Canada and some of its closest allies have kicked off a three-week naval exercise in the Arctic that aims to send a message of unity against potential adversaries in the North without spreading COVID-19 to local communities. The training
COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay
OTTAWA — The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government, with one analyst raising concerns about other pressing military needs in...
Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Air Force is being forced to fly its ancient search-and-rescue planes even longer as COVID-19 further delays the delivery of replacement aircraft. The Defence Department is playing down any significant impact on the mil...
Canada extends peacekeeping mission despite Security Council loss
OTTAWA — Canada will provide a military transport plane to support United Nations peacekeeping missions for another year despite losing its bid for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's office confirmed the conti...
COVID-19 blamed as work on military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay
OTTAWA — The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing yet another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government. Stephen Harper first announced plans to build the Nanisivik deep-wat...
Air Force, UN food agency tackle skyrocketing COVID-19 hunger in Latin America
OTTAWA — The head of the UN World Food Program says the COVID-19 crisis has dramatically increased the number of starving people in Latin America, which could trigger a refugee exodus to North America if not addressed. David Beasley, the agency's ...
Navy enters new era by welcoming long-awaited Arctic warship into fleet
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is poised to enter a new era by taking possession of the first armed warship under the federal government's multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan, and the first built for Arctic military operations in decades. HMCS Harr...
Navy enters new era by welcoming long-awaited Arctic warship into fleet
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is poised to enter a new era by taking possession of the first armed warship under the federal government's multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan, and the first built for Arctic military operations in decades. HMCS Harr...
