Canadian military base workers strike over wages, job security
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday morning.
Canada
Jan 15
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
‘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
‘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
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
Winnipeg man was member of Chinese military branch behind cyber attacks on Canada, officials allege
Huajie Xu told immigration officials he came to Canada for its air quality. Court records show he is a veteran of China's People's Liberation Army.
Canada
Mar 25
Calgary’s Arcfield Canada awarded $211 million for upkeep on CF-18 fighter jets
Calgary based Arcfield Canada has been awarded a $211 million contract to continue maintenance Canada's aging CF-18 fleet.
Canada
Mar 7
Canada echoes U.S. warning of ‘imminent terrorism risk’ in Moscow
The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
Canada
Mar 8
CFB Edmonton gets $45M from Ottawa for energy-efficiency upgrades
The military base in Edmonton is getting millions of dollars in federal funding to upgrade its energy infrastructure.
Canada
Mar 5
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
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
Feds announce $850M for upgrades at CFB Trenton; base to host new fleet
The federal government is investing $850 million in upgrades to CFB Trenton as the base prepares to host a new fleet to update mobility and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
Politics
Mar 8
London police Dubai dust up: international training halted until protocol ready
Chief Thai Truong said the situation has highlighted that 'we don't have an adequate evaluation process to vet international training or competition.'
Canada
Mar 22
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
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
The West Block Transcript – Episode 27, Season 13
The fight to lead Haiti is now in the streets. With the president stepping down, it’s feared one massive gang could soon be effectively running the country.
Politics
Mar 17
Housefather still ‘thinking’ on Liberal future as eyes turn to Israel arms exports
That comes as Canada's foreign minister faces questions over the country's arms exports to Israel, which were worth roughly $21 million in 2022.
Canada
Mar 20
Ottawa says it’s working to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza as soon as possible
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid to the besieged Palestinian territory as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.
Canada
Feb 28
Canada reducing Haiti embassy staff amid ‘volatile situation’
Only 'essential personnel' will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.
Canada
Mar 14
‘Catastrophic’: Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country
Members of Quebec's Haitian community are worried as violence in Haiti has escalated in recent weeks. Some fear the country could be on the verge of collapse.
World
Mar 11