Canadian Forces

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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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
• 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
• Military Police Complaints Commission investigates botched shooter drill on Montreal CAF base

  The MPSC is investigating what happened during a botched active-shooter drill on a Canadian Forces base last fall that reportedly left an employee injured and traumatized.

  Canada

  Jul 23
• Quebec terrorism suspects didn’t get guns and ammo from us: Canadian Forces

  Three of four suspects arrested were ordered held until a full bail hearing next week. The Crown opposes their release. A fourth suspect will be granted bail in the coming days.

  Investigations

  Jul 14
• Army members’ Facebook group under investigation for ‘abhorrent’ content

  Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright said the 'Blue Hackle Mafia' Facebook group involving 'members of the Canadian Army' featured 'racist, misogynistic, homophobic and antisemitic' content.

  Canada

  Jul 4
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• What is NATO’s new 5% defence spending pledge, and how will Canada meet it?

  Here's what to know about the new spending target, its two categories of 'core defence' and broader defence-related infrastructure, and how Canada plans to achieve each.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Ex-military chief welcomes defence boost amid growing ‘chaos’ around world

  Retired general Wayne Eyre says the 'sheer number of conflicts and wars around the world' has made the the need for Canada to invest in its national defence ever more critical.

  Politics

  Jun 15