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Ex-defence chief retired Gen. Tom Lawson says that he believes the military could ease recruitment challenges by increasing soldier pay.

The federal government is “constrained” on more defence spending given the “current fiscal environment,” Defence Minister Bill Blair says.

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. 

In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a soldier's right to judicial independence is not compromised by appearing in front of a military judge.

Top generals in Canada and the U.S. say Russia could overtake Ukraine within weeks if further U.S. aid doesn't break through a legislative logjam.

The CAF’s counter-intelligence unit risks violating members’ Charter right to privacy in warrantless searches of members’ computers, review body finds.

Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.

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.

Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.

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.

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.

The Canadian government has pledged to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to end the war, but the conflict has increasingly become a subject of domestic politics.

The federal government is spending more than $273 million to acquire new military equipment for NATO's Canada-led battle group in Latvia. 

Last year, Canada and the U.S. sailed warships through the Taiwan Strait as part of what Washington calls "freedom of navigation" operations.

Ottawa says NATO's military alliance is essential to Canada’s security but stopped short of criticizing Donald Trump for threatening to abandon members who miss spending targets.

The protest was part of a co-ordinated effort of protest happening around the world in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Kurtis Sanheim portrayed the commanding officer in The Liberation Men, an independent Canadian movie shot in the Ottawa area.

Members are expected to return to work within the next five days, the Public Service Alliance of Canada says.

Teal Up Day was marked at Guthrie School in Parkland County, to honour all military children for the sacrifices they make coming from parents who choose to serve their country.

The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.