Canadian Forces

• Canada’s military recruitment surged amid sovereignty threats: data

  Canada's military says there has been a surge in new applications over the past year, a timeline that overlaps with repeated threats to Canada's sovereignty from the U.S.

  Canada

  Feb 25
  
• Canadian military member has died while deployed in Latvia, Ottawa says

  Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Hamilton, Ont., native, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, the Department of National Defence said in a statement.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
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• Would Trump invade Canada? Equal numbers fear, doubt military force: poll

  The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News also found half of Canadians would trust Prime Minister Mark Carney to handle a potential military threat from the U.S.

  Canada

  Jan 28
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• Military team deployed to help Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage

  Thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes in the Pimicikamak Cree Nation due to frozen pipes and sewage backup.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• Military faces challenges to lasting culture change despite progress: report

  The 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.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2025
• Ottawa reintroduces ‘pivotal’ military justice reforms legislation

  The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
• 5 Canadian military members suspended over video showing Nazi salute

  The commander of the Canadian Army, Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright, called the video's contents disturbing and said that hate and extremism "have no place" in the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2025
• Hateful conduct reports in Canadian military rising after years of decline

  Data from the Department of National Defence has both former military members and outside experts warning of a persisting issue of extremism in the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
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• Canada to raise military pay as much as 20% in ‘significant’ spending hike

  The plan, which defence officials say includes the largest pay raise in nearly three decades, is part of Canada's effort to meet its NATO commitments and boost recruitment.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2025
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• Bail hearing set to begin for 3 charged in Quebec militia plot

  The three men are among four people arrested in July for allegedly trying to start an anti-government "community" north of Quebec City.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2025