Defence Minister

• Defence minister visits London, Ont. to thank GDLS for Ukraine contributions

  Along with supplying more than three dozen armoured vehicles for Ukraine, the London-based manufacturer will also supply the Canadian Armed Forces with 360 vehicles.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2022
  
• Canada prepares to unveil plan for North America’s aging defences amid warnings on Norad

  Expectations are high as Defence Minister Anita Anand prepares to unveil the federal government's plans to upgrade North America's aging defensive systems.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2022
  
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• Newly appointed federal defence minister visits troops at CFB Edmonton

  In one of her first official trips as Canada's newly appointed defence minister, Anita Anand took time to thank the troops at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton on Thursday.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Canada’s chief of defence staff steps aside amid military police probe: defence minister

  Sajjan said he has appointed Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre as Acting Chief of the Defence staff.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2021
• Canada ‘very fortunate’ to have Vance as defence chief, minister says

  The comments come amid questions over whether the newly re-elected Liberal government plans to replace Vance, who was first appointed chief of the defence staff by Stephen Harper and is now in his fifth year in the position.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2019
• Defence minister requests probe into racism in the Armed Forces

  The unprecedented request follows several troubling incidents and reports linking some service members to right-wing extremism and hate groups, including white-supremacist organizations.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2019
• Defence Department to spend $250 million over five years on reserves for infrastructure, gear

  Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced the funds Thursday at a reserve facility in downtown Halifax.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• Sajjan pledges support for Iraq war against ISIS, will not extend Canada’s military mission

  Sajjan pledged Canada's enduring support for Iraq and the war against Islamic State group on Thursday - but stopped short of extending Canada's military mission in the region, most of which is set to expire next spring.

  World

  Dec 6, 2018
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• Okanagan Conservatives Facebook poster denies he’s racist

  Some Okanagan federal conservatives are apologizing to Canada's defence minister following a controversial comment made on social media.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2018
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• Defence Minister to make announcement at Irving’s Halifax Shipyard

  Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is set to make an announcement at 8 a.m. Friday regarding the "future Royal Canadian Navy fleet."

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2018