Defence

• Naval vessel launched in B.C. is longest-ever built in Canada

  A Canadian Navy vessel HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.

  Environment

  Dec 13
  
• British soldier on trial for manslaughter in Toronto testifies he was defending himself

  The British soldier accused of killing someone in a Toronto bar while visiting Canada has testified in his own defence.

  Crime

  Dec 11
  
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• Trudeau vows to reach NATO target by 2032, but calls it a ‘crass’ calculation

  Concerns about Canada not paying its share have dogged Trudeau during the summit of the alliance, which is marking its 75th anniversary.

  Canada

  Jul 11
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• Canada urged to spend more on defence as NATO chief addresses summit

  'Two per cent is now the floor for our defence spending,' said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. 'It's not good enough what we do now.'

  Canada

  Jul 9
• ‘Unprecedented’: U.S. officials say human smuggling through B.C. hit record numbers

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection statistics show that "encounters" at the B.C.-Washington border are on track to quadruple since 2021.

  Politics

  May 31
• Princess Anne to help commission new navy vessel in B.C. ceremony

  The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.

  Politics

  May 3
• As AUKUS looks to collaborate with other allies, why is Canada not mentioned?

  The U.S., Britain and Australia said the next phase of its AUKUS security pact will include collaborating with Japan and other countries, but Canada may still be left out.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• ‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair

  Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• Ottawa wants billions more for debt, defence, Indigenous kids

  The single biggest item the government needs more money for is an extra $3.2 billion to service the national debt.

  Canada

  Feb 20
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• On military readiness, ‘everyone is in big trouble’ after Ukraine aid: Trudeau

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that all NATO allies are struggling with military supplies as they work to keep Ukraine outfitted in their war against the Russian invasion.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023