Lee Berthiaume
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Canadian jets intercept Russian bombers, first time in two years: Norad
Canadian fighter jets have intercepted Russian bombers off Canada's northern coast for the first time in more than two years, as relations between Moscow and the West continue to worsen.
Russia partly to blame for Syria attack, future can't include Assad: Trudeau
Bashar Assad's days as president of Syria are numbered, Justin Trudeau suggested on April 10, 2017 as international powers continued to amplify the threat of a military escalation in the Middle East.
Trudeau heading to France to mark the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to France, as Canadians prepare to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Military officer suspected of leaking secret shipbuilding documents: affidavit
New court documents have pulled back the curtains on one of the military's most closely guarded secrets: why its second highest-ranking officer was suspended in January.
No seats change hands in byelections, but Tories, NDP come on strong in Ontario
Conservative and Democrat candidates gave their Liberal rivals a bit of a scare Monday in a pair of byelections in Ontario where some of Justin Trudeau's policies and promises played a central role.
Ombudsman accuses National Defence of 'insidious' attacks, demands independence
Canada's military ombudsman Gary Walbourne has dropped the gloves in what appears to have become a tense battle with National Defence, accusing officials of "insidious" attacks
Liberals stick to their guns as U.S. again calls for NATO allies to spend more
The Trudeau government has sent its strongest signals yet that Canada does not plan to bow to U.S. pressure to dramatically increase what it spends on defence.
Question of how best to tax legal pot still a long way off, Morneau suggests
The Trudeau government has not decided how to tax recreational pot, even as it's poised to introduce legalization legislation next month in advance of April 20, the "Weed Day" popularly known as 4/20.
Liberals look to extend Iraq mission without changes until battle for Mosul ends
The Liberal government is expected to extend Canada's mission in Iraq in the coming days as it waits for the battle of Mosul to end.
DND curbs travel, non-mission training to save money for missions
Senior defence officials have ordered a curb on non-essential activities across the department, as they look to free up millions of dollars for military operations and other more critical tasks.