Canadian Forces
On 75th anniversary of D-Day, Canadians know little about key Second World War battle: Ipsos poll
By Mike Drolet Global National Toronto Correspondent
An Ipsos poll found Canadians failed when asked six multiple choice questions on D-Day, the date which Allied forces invaded northern France. Continue reading
Canadian War Museum photography exhibit depicts price paid in war by soldiers
Dubbed “The Wounded,” the exhibit features 18 black and white photos showing former soldiers in their civilian attire with scars from wounds sustained in combat. Continue reading
Canada’s top soldier spoke with Trudeau after learning of Norman case — but no records exist
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance also told the court he was advised before a breach of trust charge was laid against his second-in-command, Vice-Adm. Mark Norman. Continue reading
Twin investigations launched into whether military blocked access to information in Mark Norman case
Two separate investigations are underway into whether individuals in the military deliberately tried to hide records about the case of Vice Adm. Mark Norman. Continue reading
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Body of crew member recovered after vessel sinks off Halifax, 2 others rescued
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Joint Task Force Atlantic said two people were rescued by a local pilot boat after a distress call came in at about 2:15 a.m. Continue reading
Canada’s top military judge to be tried by his own deputy in fraud, misconduct case
Given the unprecedented nature of the case, it hasn’t been clear how it would proceed, including whether one of the three other military judges Dutil oversees would end up hearing the case against him. Continue reading
Canadian military has no plans to eliminate ‘duty to report’ sexual misconduct
The “duty to report” regulation compels service members to report any type of inappropriate or criminal behaviour — whether sexual or not — to higher authorities, which begins a formal complaint process. Continue reading
Canadian peacekeepers in Mali challenged by geography, shifting violence
Distance and geography have been cited as the primary reasons Canadian medical helicopters remained on the ground in northern Mali during two bloody attacks on UN peacekeepers last fall. Continue reading
Military court ruling to stand pending Supreme Court hearing in case of Edmonton-based soldier
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to temporarily suspend a lower court’s bombshell ruling in a sexual-assault case that the military justice system is unconstitutional. Continue reading
The West Block Transcript: Season 8, Episode 17
Global News political reporters take on the top stories of the year, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance reflects on the past year. Continue reading