Department Of National Defence

• Public Service Alliance of Canada members hit the picket lines in Kingston, Ont.

  Government employees in Kingston hit the picket lines bright and early Wednesday morning after the union was unable to reach a deal with the feds Tuesday night.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children sues Canadian military

  The ex-husband of an Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children eight years ago has filed a $11-million lawsuit over how the military investigation was handled.

  Canada

  Apr 7
  
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• Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military

  With the criminal trial into his ex-wife's charges now over, the Edmonton father of her children is speaking out about his years of pain and anxiety.

  Crime

  Mar 3
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• Community members oppose proposed site for DND testing facility at Hartlen Point, N.S.

  The total project cost is pegged at $129 million. Construction is to begin later this year, with brush clearing and other site preparation work expected to start in March.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Alberta professor to assess level of white supremacy in military: ‘A raw nerve’

  "My study will focus on the embedded culture in the military and establishment that allows individuals that have that mindset to be attracted to the military."

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Canada inks multibillion-dollar deal for F-35 fighter jets. Here’s how much it will cost

  The first aircraft are set to be delivered in 2026, officials said, and the full fleet is expected to reach operational capability between 2032 and 2034.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• Coroner’s report into RMC cadet deaths complete, DND says

  The Department of National Defence has confirmed that a coroner's report into the deaths of four cadets in April has been completed but the findings will not yet be released.

  Canada

  Jan 3
• ‘White nationalism’ a threat the Canadian Armed Forces aren’t equipped for: watchdog

  Independent national security review body notes that National Defence has failed to provide adequate resources to counter-intelligence for a decade.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2022
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• Naval officer removed from position over alleged misconduct while deployed to Europe

  The Department of National Defence announced the move in a statement this afternoon, saying the incident is alleged to have occurred during a port visit in Lisbon, Portugal.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022
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• Canadian Forces exploring drone defenses at CFB Suffield

  Canada's military is keeping an eye on the skies as it tries to counter a fast-developing technology.

  Tech

  Sep 30, 2022