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Defence Minister Bill Blair introduced new legislation on Thursday that would remove the Canadian military justice system’s jurisdiction to investigate sexual misconduct. The nine proposed amendments address key recommendations made in independent and external reviews conducted by former Supreme Court Justices Louise Arbour and Morris J. Fish.

Defence Minister Bill Blair gave a blunt assessment of the state of Canada’s military before an international security conference, saying the Canadian Armed Forces is facing a “death spiral” when it comes to recruitment. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired general Tom Lawson, former chief of defence staff, about Minister Blair’s comments,...

Canada has committed to upgrading its NATO mission in Latvia, Operation REASSURANCE, to a brigade-level force by 2026. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Andris Sprūds, Latvia’s defence minister, to discuss Latvia’s preparations for Russian threats, Canada’s defence spending, and the future of the NATO alliance under a possible re-elected Donald Trump....

Despite Canada’s recently announced “Our North, Strong and Free” defence policy update — which entailed a $7.9 billion investment in new spending on the Canadian Armed Forces over the next five years — Minister of National Defence Bill Blair revealed Canada has “more work to do” to meet its NATO spending target of two per...

The federal government is proposing the Canadian Armed Forces be stripped of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences within its ranks. Abigail Bimman has reaction to the move, and how the legislation has some limits.

Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Tuesday that Canada would provide Ukraine with a $40-million military aid package through an initiative organized by the Czech Republic, amid their war with Russia. “Our $40 million contribution is going to enable the rapid delivery of several thousand rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine, and most importantly, the...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv to mark the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Trudeau signed a new security pact with Ukraine, which includes $320 million in new military spending this year, and $2.4 billion in loans for Ukraine. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Kyiv.

Despite many NATO members—including Canada—not meeting the military alliance’s two per cent of GDP defence spending target, the U.K. government is calling on that target to increase to 2.5 per cent. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with former British intelligence officer Philip Ingram about the U.K.’s calls for NATO members to boost their...

Canada’s biggest province, Ontario, is cracking down on cell phones in class and making changes to the rules when it comes to vaping. The province says it’s plan includes some of the strongest measures in this country to “protect the “mental and physical health” of children and to curb distraction at school, but some advocates...

Asked how the Conservative party would meet Canada’s two per cent NATO target during a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Sunday, Pierre Poilievre said that, if in charge, they would “cut back office bureaucracy, botched procurements and foreign aid to dictators [and] terrorists,” while spending those dollars instead on the nation’s military.

Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels, that Canada would donate a further $60 million to help Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s ongoing invasion.

The federal government has released its 2024 budget, taking aim at improving affordability amid Canada’s slowing economy, and an uphill road for the Liberals in the polls. The highlights from the new fiscal plan, including its focus on helping younger Canadians. Plus, Dawna Friesen speaks with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the increase in the...

Editor’s note: There is a typo in the name ‘Chief Stan Bird.’ We regret the error. Israel’s army says it is now fully prepared to launch a ground operation into Rafah, the only city in the Gaza Strip that Israel has not yet raided. With ongoing famine and increasing heat, just trying to survive in...

The U.S. believes a direct attack on Israel could be just hours away – warning that Iran is preparing to retaliate for an Israeli military strike two weeks ago that killed seven Iranian commanders. Ahead of next week’s federal budget, Ottawa unveiled what Housing Minister Sean Fraser labelled an “ambitious strategy” to tackle Canada’s housing...

Canadians in Ontario and Quebec are feeling the pain of sticker shock at the pumps, where gas prices reached a two-year high overnight with little explanation. A look at the frustration in Eastern Canada, and what may be driving the sudden spike. U.S. lawmakers will soon vote on whether to give billions of dollars in military...

As Sudan remains in the grips of a civil conflict, its military is fighting a para-military faction wanting to take over. Mackenzie Gray reports on the struggle to reunite Sudanese with their loved ones in Canada.

Canadians bid farewell to Brian Mulroney, the country’s 18th prime minister. The poignant and powerful service honouring the late Canadian leader. Plus, the owner of a dog harmed by a potentially hazardous material found in a Toronto parks speaks out. And Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly says work is being done to bring security to...

After days of planning, measuring, and rounding up resources, crews in Baltimore begun the painstaking task of cutting and lifting thousands of tons worth of twisted steel from the city’s inner harbour on Friday. More than 370 workers from across the country are embarking on what’s expected to be a months-long cleanup effort following Tuesday’s...

The federal government is proposing the Canadian Armed Forces be stripped of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences within its ranks. The reaction to the move, and how the legislation has some limits. While pressure grows on Israel to agree to an immediate and sustained ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. has...

Canada’s lack of military readiness has been a through-line for many federal governments – Liberal and Conservative. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with a panel of retired top military brass, Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Norman and Lt.-Gen. (Ret’d) Guy Thibault, to discuss the future of the Canadian Armed Forces.