Defence Policy
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Royal Canadian Air Force down 275 pilots as demand increases for military missionsThe shortfall in pilots and mechanics was referenced in an internal report recently published by the Department of National Defence, which also flagged under-spending on maintenance for bases and other infrastructure.CanadaSep 18, 2018
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University of New Brunswick to partner with Canadian Forces on cybersecurityCanadian Fisheries, Oceans and Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc has announced the Canadian Forces will partner with the University of New Brunswick's Institute for Cybersecurity as part of the newly unveiled defence policy.TechJun 14, 2017
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Defence Minister Sajjan prioritizes space and cyber warfare in new defence policyFederal Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced in Edmonton Wednesday the federal government is focusing on improving its cyber capabilities as part of its new defence policy.CanadaJun 14, 2017
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Liberals’ fighter jet procurement, Afghanistan mission come under the microscopeThe Trudeau government is grappling with two critical, short-term questions: what to do about "interim" fighter jets, and whether to take on a new role in Afghanistan?CanadaJun 11, 2017
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Will the new defence policy survive a recession? ‘We can’t talk about hypothetical situations,’ says SajjanAsked if his government's "fully costed" new defence policy would survive another major recession, Harjit Sajjan said he's not willing to comment on hypotheticals.CanadaJun 11, 2017
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Canada’s plan to increase defence spending delayed until after major NATO summitThe delay sets up a potentially awkward meeting between Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump when the two arrive for the summit in Brussels.PoliticsMay 15, 2017
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Harjit Sajjan expected to address ‘hole’ in military spending at conference luncheonTraining and even support and benefits for military personnel have also failed to keep up.CanadaMay 3, 2017
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