‘Cyber Fire’: How the Canadian Armed Forces is approaching ‘cyber warfare’
Documents released under access to information laws show that in 2016 the Canadian Armed Forces had a “relatively poor” understanding on long-term reliance on cyber operations.
Canada
Mar 9
The West Block – Episode 26, Season 13
On this week’s show: how the Canadian Armed Forces are helping stave off potential Russian aggression, and what our military needs to help itself.
Politics
Mar 10
2 Canadian Armed Forces members charged with trafficking cocaine, meth
During the arrest, Canadian Armed Forces investigators say they seized crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine worth $35,000, plus $5,000 cash and one handgun.
Canada
Feb 8
Military culture reform is key to fix recruitment ‘death spiral’: minister
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he will transfer prosecution of sexual offences in the military to civilian authorities as part of a culture shakeup in the armed forces.
Politics
Mar 24
Andre Corbould out as City of Edmonton manager
After three years on the job, the City of Edmonton announced Friday night manager Andre Corbould will part ways with the city on April 3.
Politics
Mar 22
Just a drill: Canadian Army to train in Prince Edward County
The public may see soldiers in uniform and an increase in military traffic on local roads and highways
Canada
Mar 22
The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13
From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.
Politics
Mar 24
How to fix Canada’s military recruiting crunch? Pay more: ex-defence chief
Ex-defence chief retired Gen. Tom Lawson says that he believes the military could ease recruitment challenges by increasing soldier pay.
Canada
Mar 10
Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canada
Mar 22
Military suspends warrantless searches by counter-intelligence unit
The Department of National Defence says the military’s counter-intelligence unit will not conduct “IT searches” until they develop a new legal framework.
Canada
Mar 23
Brian Mulroney’s state funeral to take place at Notre-Dame Basilica. What you should know
The funeral is scheduled to happen at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, led by the archbishop of Montreal and the basilica's rector.
Canada
Mar 15
Canada’s military facing ‘death spiral’ on recruitment, minister says
The federal government is “constrained” on more defence spending given the “current fiscal environment,” Defence Minister Bill Blair says.
Canada
Mar 7
‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair
Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.
Canada
Mar 4
Sexual misconduct will be removed from military justice system jurisdiction
Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced new legislation to remove the Canadian military’s jurisdiction to investigate sexual misconduct.
Canada
Mar 21
As Brian Mulroney’s state funeral nears, here’s what to expect this week
Ahead of the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, Canadians will have opportunities to pay tribute to the country’s 18th prime minister.
Canada
Mar 18
Canada to send Ukraine more than 800 drones built in Ontario: Blair
The Canadian-built drones, valued at over $95 million, will be sourced from Teledyne in Waterloo, Ont,, and be sent to Ukraine as early as this spring.
Canada
Feb 19
Canada’s military is running counter-intelligence probes without warrants: review
The CAF’s counter-intelligence unit risks violating members’ Charter right to privacy in warrantless searches of members’ computers, review body finds.
Canada
Mar 21
Military watchdog calls for greater independence from government: ‘Makes no sense’
Reporting to the federal defence minister, rather than directly to Parliament, creates an obvious conflict of interest, Gregory Lick told the House of Commons defence committee.
Canada
Feb 26
Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused after alleged staff role in Israel attacks
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.
Canada
Mar 8
‘A white man’s war’: Calgary military museum focuses on Black Canadian soldiers
Allan Ross, a volunteer researcher who curates the Black History Month exhibit, said the roots of military service for Black Canadians dates back two centuries
Canada
Feb 27