Department Of National Defence

• Hierarchical police, military and CSIS in need of harassment reckoning: professor

  Victims of sexual harassment in Canadian police forces, the military, and its spy agency point not just to individual offenders, but to ongoing acceptance of problematic behaviour.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2023
  
• Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

  Marine scientist Kieran Cox said that while the report has flaws, it's a step in the right direction as Canada decides on its long-delayed national ocean noise strategy.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2023
  
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• Ottawa commits to honouring all-Black battalion that served during First World War

  The federal government announced $2.25 million in funding to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada's only all-Black unit to serve during the First World War.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
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• Canada’s defence officials repeatedly delayed disclosing wrongdoings: watchdog

  Officials at the Department of National Defence repeatedly delayed the disclosure of wrongdoings within the DND and in the Canadian Armed Forces, a government watchdog says.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
• Canadian Forces to repeal ‘duty to report’ in latest sexual misconduct reform

  The Canadian Armed Forces are repealing a policy known as the 'duty to report' to give victims of sexual misconduct and harassment more control in the reporting process.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• Ontario military commander charged after gun fired from boat, found in canal

  Col. Leif Dahl faces five charges after OPP allege he fired a gun from a boat in the Murray Canal at protected wildlife. Dahl has been commander of 8 Wing Trenton since July 2022.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2023
• Air Force training planes to fly over IG Field before Bombers game Thursday

  The Royal Canadian Air Force planes will fly over the stadium twice, at least 500 feet above the highest obstacle in their flight path.

  Sports

  Aug 24, 2023
• Minister says changes in progress after apology for racism faced by Black soldiers

  Anand says the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have been working "unceasingly" on implementing the recommendations provided after last year's apology.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
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• Moose Jaw locals react to Snowbird pilot accused of sexual misconduct

  As an investigation into sexual misconduct allegation against a Snowbirds pilot based in Moose Jaw commences, locals are reacting to hearing the news.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
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• Ottawa seeking ‘impartial’ board members to review military colleges

  Five external recruits will include people with expertise in adult education, young adult development and cultural evolution and organizational change, a military job posting says.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023