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Liberals roll out Defence Investment Agency to speed up military purchasingPrime Minister Mark Carney campaigned in the spring election on a promise to reform defence procurement by streamlining the system to cut down on lengthy delays.CanadaOct 2
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Canada ranks low on military oversight: studyCanada maintains a low level of civilian oversight of the military due to rigid party discipline, according to a new book that compares it with fourteen other democracies.PoliticsNov 29
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Ottawa reintroduces ‘pivotal’ military justice reforms legislationThe legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities.CanadaSep 26
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WWII veteran ‘proud’ having left U.S. for Canada 100 years agoBurd Sisler is Canada's oldest living veteran. Now 110 years old, he joined the military in 1943 to serve in the Second World War.CanadaNov 11
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Humboldt students pay respects in No Stone Left Alone ceremonyDozens of students from Humboldt, Sask., visited a Second World War cemetery in advance of Remembrance Day to honour the legacy of those who died in combat for Canada.CanadaNov 11
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Not ‘a ton of optimism’ Putin wants Ukraine peace, Canadian official saysInternational efforts to bring a negotiated end to the war have crumbled, with Putin showing no willingness to order a ceasefire or enter peace talks.CanadaNov 18
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Field of Crosses welcoming students despite Alberta teacher strikeField of Crosses and Valour Canada are working to ensure Alberta students can learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military from Southern Alberta.CanadaOct 25
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Trump revives Canada ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military brassTrump was speaking about his 'Golden Dome' missile defence plans and said Canada should join the United States to get access to the system for free.CanadaSep 30
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N.S. introduces bill to protect military members’ right to wear uniforms in publicNova Scotia has introduced legislation 'to ensure a welcoming environment' for Canadian Armed Forces members to wear their uniforms in provincial buildings.CanadaOct 2
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CSIS director outlines security threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, IndiaThe director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service catalogued the espionage and transnational repression efforts of Canada’s adversaries.CanadaNov 13
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What to know about Venezuela, Maduro and Trump’s possible military plansThe Trump administration has accused Maduro of leading a 'narco-terrorist' state that allows shipments of drugs to be trafficked into the U.S. and Europe.WorldDec 6
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U.S. senators say tariffs causing ‘cultural break’ in relations with CanadaMaine Senator King said the lingering rift between Canadians and Americans is particularly troubling in a state that borders on New Brunswick and Quebec.PoliticsNov 24
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Canada needs ‘more details’ on Swedish Gripen fighter jet deal, Joly says'We know what we are selling and we're trustworthy. If you make a deal with a Swede, then that will really, really last,” Sweden's deputy prime minister says.CanadaNov 19
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Prince Harry in Toronto this week for several events tied to Remembrance DayPrince Harry is set to begin a two-day visit to Toronto to attend events supporting veterans and the military community ahead of Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 5
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Military faces challenges to lasting culture change despite progress: reportThe findings are included in the sixth and final report from the external monitor overseeing the implementation of recommendations from former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour.CanadaNov 20
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Trump wants to boost European nationalists. Should Canada be worried?The president’s National Security Strategy says American diplomacy should support 'patriotic' European political parties against continent’s perceived decline.CanadaDec 10
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Canada ‘interested’ in Swedish firm Saab’s Gripen fighter jets, Joly saysCanada did not get enough industrial benefit out of its F-35 deal with U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.CanadaNov 18
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Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracyDefence Minister David McGuinty will host the Halifax International Security Forum, an event watched closely for its discussions among democratic allies about collective defence.CanadaNov 21
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Ontario minister crosses the globe to chase defence industry investments and jobsOntario's Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli knows he has to hustle to secure job-creating developments with defence industry ties for his province.PoliticsNov 28
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As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy'When Russia is lowering the threshold of doing mischief, using force or anything ... it's very worrying,' said Latvia's ambassador to Canada in an interview with Global News.PoliticsNov 13