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McGuinty says ‘things have changed’ with U.S. but defence ties still strongThe defence minister said Canada's strategy in responding to the U.S. was evident in recruitment numbers for the Canadian Armed Forces, which he announced have hit a 30-year high.PoliticsApr 20
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Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.CanadaMar 17
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Conservative MP searches for ‘antifa’ in federal government, Canadian Armed ForcesFederal departments and the Canadian Armed Forces must answer by April how many members of anti-fascist groups work for the public service and the military.PoliticsFeb 26
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Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitterJohn Alexander Cripps, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing his 13-year-old babysitter six different times.CrimeFeb 24
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Canadian army plans to boost activity at Alberta’s massive CFB Suffield: commanderThe commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forces take part in training and testing of new technology.WorldMar 26
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Former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan dies aged 82Saskatchewan's former lieutenant-governor, Vaughn Solomon Schofield, died at the age of 82 on Thursday. She served in the role from 2012 to 2018.PoliticsApr 10
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Montreal students mark Holocaust Remembrance DayA Pointe-Claire ceremony brought together veterans, students and community leaders to honour the victims of the Holocaust and some of the soldiers who helped fight against it.CanadaApr 14
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Canada, NATO allies pull military mission from Iraq after Iran attacksNATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.CanadaMar 20
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Feds sending support to Manitoba First Nation at risk of severe floodingThe federal government is sending help to a Manitoba First Nation as it faces calls from the community and the province to mobilize troops to prepare for the threat of floods.WeatherApr 9
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Canadian citizenship ceremony held in Halifax museum an emotional celebrationNew Canadians were sworn in during a Halifax ceremony, with families celebrating citizenship and what they call safety, opportunity and belonging in Canada.CanadaApr 18
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Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from mediaThe federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.CanadaMar 19
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Canadian military procurement faces ‘persistent challenges,’ audit warnsThe audit said it found "persistent challenges" in the procurement system, even though it is “evolving rapidly” under Prime Minster Mark Carney's government.PoliticsApr 17
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Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military baseCanada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.CanadaMar 12
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Pimicikamak Cree Nation to evacuate 79 more homes after military assessmentThe chief of Pimicikamak says he asked the Canadian Armed Forces if they could help in repairing homes, but the military said it was not part of this deployment's mandate.CanadaJan 25
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More military arrive in Pimicikamak Cree Nation to assist amid water issuesThree more members of the Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and will continue to help assess issues with the community's water and sewage plants.CanadaJan 14
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Feds announce 400 new military housing units for HalifaxThe federal government has announced that 400 new units will be built in Halifax, a week after announcing 650 units for CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.CanadaMar 5
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Spring economic statement says global uncertainty poses ‘risks’ for CanadaThe update includes a new 'Team Canada Strong' program that seeks to recruit, train and hire tens of thousands of skilled trades workers to counter persistent youth unemployment.CanadaApr 28
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As Canada hits NATO 2% goal, Carney vows more as warfare ‘rapidly’ changesNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's 2025 annual report confirms Canada has met the spending level for the first time since 1990.CanadaMar 26
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Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence ministerDefence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.CanadaMar 18
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Carney’s $35B Arctic military base upgrade plan will please Trump: expertCarney also said four northern projects, including the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, are being referred to the Major Projects Office for expedited review and approval.PoliticsMar 12