Jens Stoltenberg

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan opened a security conference on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, by saying Canada is embracing a more muscular approach to international security, touting a new peacekeeping strategy and increased military spending as signs of an "increased role."

Canada will continue as usual when it comes to sharing intelligence with allies, Justin Trudeau says, even as President Donald Trump is being accused of playing fast and loose with sensitive secrets.

The head of NATO threw down the gauntlet Monday, saying he expects all members to increase military spending as a new report showed Canada lagging most allies.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Canada’s promise to lead a 1,000−strong force in Eastern Europe sends a clear signal that the alliance is strong and united.