Canadian victims gain new rights in military courts, they just can’t use them yet
Canada passed a law with a new Declaration of Victims’ Rights. Victims will have to wait to exercise some its biggest provisions. Continue reading
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Feds agree to $900M settlement over military sexual misconduct class action
There will be an $800 million cap on settlements for military victims and $100 million cap for civilians. Continue reading
Lt-Gen. Jean Marc Lanthier named new Canadian Forces vice chief after surprise resignation
The Canadian Forces’ top brass is being shuffled again following the surprise resignation this week of the military’s second-in-command. Continue reading
Roy Green: Chaos at the top of Canada’s military
Roy Green asks whether Canadians will ever learn the full details of the Mark Norman case. Continue reading
Opposition parties blame Trudeau government for ‘chaos’ in Canadian military
Paul Wynnyk’s departure as vice-chief of the defence staff, effective Aug. 9, is the latest blow to the Canadian military, whose top ranks have been in a perpetual state of upheaval since Mark Norman was suspended as second-in-command. Continue reading
Canadian warships buzzed by Chinese fighter jets in international waters
A report says two Chinese fighter jets buzzed a Canadian warship operating in international waters in the East China Sea Continue reading
Edmonton veteran support group battles isolation and re-integration
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
An Edmonton support group is helping veterans adjust to civilian life — for many, that has been just as difficult as combat. Continue reading
Military to publicly rededicate Afghan War memorial in August after outcry
The Canadian military will publicly rededicate a memorial to fallen soldiers in the Afghan War in August. Continue reading
Crown argues man who attacked military personnel in Toronto should be deemed terrorist
Ayanle Hassan Ali was charged with attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon, as well as carrying a weapon, all for the benefit of a terrorist group in connection with the March 2016 knife attack. Continue reading
NCC approves site for monument to Canada’s war in Afghanistan
The decision by the National Capital Commission on Thursday ends years of bickering over where the memorial should be located Continue reading