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Ottawa seeks options to replace Canadian military’s aging fleet of tanksThe Canadian military's armoured regiment has been left with a single squadron of decades-old Leopard tanks, which the federal government is looking to replace.CanadaMay 13
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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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Algoma Steel picked for materials in defence vehicle manufacturing dealSouth Korean defence firm Hanwha says it has reached a deal with Algoma Steel to supply military-grade steel for the possible manufacturing of land defence vehicles in Canada.CanadaJun 1
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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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Military helicopter flyover taking place in Edmonton during fallen EMS memorialThe third annual Alberta Fallen Paramedic Memorial ceremony is talking place on the south lawn of the legislature grounds at the conclusion of National Paramedic Services Week.CanadaMay 21
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Ontario government bans Chinese drones from police operations over data concernsThe move will affect every drone owned and operated by the Ontario Provincial Police, according to the government, which said they currently only use Chinese-made drones.CanadaMay 20
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Tickets to final show of iconic Snowbirds jets in hometown sell out in minutesTickets to the Canadian Snowbirds Hometown Event in Moose Jaw, Sask., the fleet’s home base, sold out in minutes on Monday following news of their temporary grounding.CanadaMay 26
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These federal benefits are rolling out to eligible Canadians this weekMany government benefit payments are set to be paid to eligible Canadians, with multiple payments to continue for the rest of the year.CanadaMay 26
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Do Canada’s defence promises exceed results? Experts echo U.S. criticismResearchers said increased defence investments and strategies mean little without a clear national security plan that lays out what Canada's military is preparing for.CanadaMay 26
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Louise Arbour urges vigilance on AI in 1st speech as Governor GeneralLouise Arbour replaced Mary Simon, who was the first Indigenous person to hold the position, as Canada's new Governor General on Monday.PoliticsJun 8
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U.S. official says Canada yet to prove itself as ‘credible’ defence partnerThe comments were made days after the Pentagon said it was pausing a joint military cooperation advisory board 'to reassess how this forum benefits shared North American defense.'CanadaMay 21
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The story behind the symbols you’ll see as new governor general sworn inLouise Arbour will be installed Monday as Canada's 31st governor general. Here are the symbols that will play a part in that ceremony.CanadaJun 8
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Flood at northern Ontario hospital prompts capacity concerns, possible CAF supportAs a northern Ontario hospital grapples with a flood that damaged 25 per cent of its physical space, there is concern that seasonal surges could affect the delivery of care.HealthMay 14
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Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence prioritiesA senior Pentagon official says Canada failed to provide a “credible” response to a classified U.S. defence proposal, adding to growing tensions over military spending and delays.CanadaMay 23
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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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4 Canadians isolating from hantavirus cruise in ‘critical period’ B.C. top doctorFour Canadian passengers who were onboard MV Hondius during a hantavrius will fly to an airport near Quebec City where they'll switch planes to return to British Columbia.CanadaMay 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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Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, replacing Mary SimonLouise Arbour, who was born in Montreal, served as a Supreme Court justice from 1999 to 2004. Arbour, 79, is one of Canada’s most decorated jurists.PoliticsMay 5
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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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‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfireThe 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires left a mark on many people in the city. Here are some of their memories of the day the fire known as "The Beast" came to town.CanadaMay 1