Arctic security should be viewed through a climate lens, says NDP MP
A recent parliamentary report on Arctic security missed the mark, according to one MP, by failing to recommend solutions tackling a huge threat to the Arctic: climate change.
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Alberta professor hired to measure level of white supremacy in military
The Department of National Defence has awarded a grant to a University of Alberta professor to conduct a deep dive into the extent of white supremacy in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Poilievre calls for probe into federal contracts with McKinsey
Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into federal contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Canada does about face and opts to buy F-35 fighter jets
Canada's years-long search for new fighter jets came full circle on Monday, January 9, 2023, as Defence Minister Anita Anand officially confirmed the planned purchase of a fleet of F-35s to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging CF-18s.
Ottawa man charged with 'terrorism threats' against Parliament Hill, others
A 19-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges for allegedly posting threatening tweets targeted at Parliament Hill, the Department of National Defence and the embassies of China and the United States.
China regularly intercepts Canadian military aircraft, defence staff report
China is being accused of having "regularly" intercepted a Canadian military aircraft tasked with enforcing UN sanctions against North Korea.
HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation
The Department of National Defence says Cmdr. Dale St. Croix has been temporarily removed from his position as commanding officer of HMCS Halifax and is under investigation.
Victims of military sexual misconduct receive apology from Ottawa today
The federal government, Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces will deliver a formal apology today, December 13, 2021, to victims of military sexual misconduct.
Military ombudsman says role should be truly independent
Canada’s military ombudsman is calling on the federal Liberal government to make his office truly independent, saying the current structure is undercutting confidence in its ability to fight for aggrieved Canadian Armed Forces members and others.
Canadian military official fears pipeline will lead to "disaster of epic proportions"
DND is concerned about the possibility of a catastrophic oil spill from the Energy East pipeline and doubts TransCanada Corp is equipped to clean up any mess, Radio-Canada reported on Tuesday.
