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Canada’s new military investment urgency will rival WWII, minister vowsThe federal government will take "immediate and decisive action" to rebuild Canada's military, Defence Minister David McGuinty told an audience of military contractors in Ottawa.PoliticsMay 28
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How could Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ work, and should Canada be part of it?Canada's national security will ultimately benefit from participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan, policy experts say.CanadaMay 24
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Ex-military chief welcomes defence boost amid growing ‘chaos’ around worldRetired general Wayne Eyre says the 'sheer number of conflicts and wars around the world' has made the the need for Canada to invest in its national defence ever more critical.PoliticsJun 15
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Canada, U.K., France warn Israel of ‘concrete action’ over military expansion"We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions," a joint statement by Canada, the U.K. and France saidCanadaMay 19
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Military action against Canada is ‘highly unlikely,’ Trump saysUnited States President Donald Trump said annexing Canada to become the 51st state with military action is 'highly unlikely,' but he does not rule it out for Greenland.CanadaMay 4
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Canadian military surpasses 2025 recruitment goal, hits 10-year highThe spike in new members comes at a time of heightened focus on Canadian sovereignty, and as Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to rebuild the military.CanadaJun 10
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Canada in talks to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence plan: PMOTrump said it 'automatically' makes sense to include Canada in the new defence system, but insisted that Canada will 'pay their fair share.'CanadaMay 20
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On election day, Trump once again calls for Canada to become 51st stateThe U.S. president also wished Canadians 'good luck' in a Truth Social post as they headed to the polls in the federal election.CanadaApr 28
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Owner of Toronto company arrested for allegedly violating sanctions on RussiaThe case comes as the RCMP is about to announce Canada's first prosecution under sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.CanadaMay 27
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Toronto man accused of supplying Russia’s drone program is 1st to face prosecution over sanctionsThe RCMP confirmed Anton Trofimov was arrested on May 22.CanadaJun 3
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Canada commits to joining European defence plan in throne speechThe move to join ReArm Europe was announced by King Charles III as he read the speech from the throne in Parliament, during a section on the government's national defence plans.PoliticsMay 27
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Canada-Europe defence ties can link ‘club of countries,’ says German envoyGermany's ambassador to Canada sat down with The West Block's Mercedes Stephenson for an exclusive interview, and discussed new partnership goals between Canada and the EU.CanadaJun 8
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Canadian diplomat says West Africa terror threat has grown since his captureRobert Fowler says it would take 'a very large and serious effort to eradicate' Islamic terrorism groups in West Africa, which U.S. military officials warn could attack America.PoliticsJun 1
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Evacuee recalls ‘surreal’ escape as northern Ontario wildfire threatens First NationAs a major wildfire threatens a First Nation in northwestern Ontario, one evacuee is recounting her "surreal" experience escaping the blaze on a military aircraft.CanadaJun 10
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National Holocaust Monument vandalism investigated as potential hate crimeThe Ottawa Police Service is now investigating the defacement of the National Holocaust Monument as a hate crime, prompting more responses from political and community leaders.CanadaJun 10
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U.S. reducing diplomatic, military presence in Middle East as tensions riseThe U.S. State Department said it has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel from its embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain and Kuwait following a review.WorldJun 11
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Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groupsPublic Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he will not deal with matters related to the Tamil Tigers or its Canadian fundraising front.CanadaJun 11
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King Charles pays respect to Air India crash victims at annual royal paradeCharles requested the symbolic moves 'as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy.'TrendingJun 14
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Canada to meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this year: CarneyPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO's two per cent defence spending target this fiscal year, announcing an increase to spending on the country's defence.CanadaJun 9
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U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defenceU.S. envoy says defence spending is Canada's choice but remains a "relationship irritant" as NATO eyes higher targets and Carney, Trump pursue new defence talks.CanadaJun 8