Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan

• Canada has ‘significant’ concerns about China, defence minister says

  Canada and its allies have "significant" concerns about China, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said, including its unpredictability and refusal to play by the rules.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2020
  
• What we know so far about the Canadian Forces helicopter crash

  'The cause of this accident is unknown at this time,' Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
  
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• Sajjan applauds Iraq for agreeing to NATO mission expansion

  The minister's comments followed news the Iraqi government had agreed to let NATO's Canada-led training mission continue, weeks after the country's parliament passed a resolution demanding all foreign troops leave.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
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• Canada will withdraw from Iraq if government expels all foreign troops: defence minister

  Speaking to reporters by phone during a visit to the Middle East, Harjit Sajjan said Canada wants to continue its military training efforts in Iraq.

  Jan 17, 2020
• Canada wants to see ‘de-escalation’ between U.S. and Iran: Defence minister

  Harjit Sajjan is calling for calmer heads to prevail in the U.S.-Iran dispute.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2019
• Canada’s Remembrance Day ceremonies mark 100-year anniversary of First World War armistice

  Canada's Remembrance Day ceremonies today will mark 100 years since the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2018
• Canada fails to find buyer for surplus army tanks, final attempt to sell to Jordan Armed Forces fizzles

  After trying for more than two years to unload about 50 surplus army tanks on a foreign buyer, Canada has given up and will likely use its old Leopard 1s for target practice or scrap.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2018
• Defence proposals sought to provide more protection and security for Canadians

  The proposals address challenges in areas such as surveillance, cyber tools for defence, space and artificial intelligence and human performance.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2018
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• Military looking to settle class-action lawsuits out of court: Sajjan

  Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the plaintiffs, who are alleging sexual assault, racism, harassment and discrimination, have agreed to suspend their litigation.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2018
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• Liberal government’s defence plan threatened by shortage of procurement staff

  The department's challenge was highlighted in the federal economic update this week.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2017