Families of dead Royal Military College students still waiting for answers from feds after 2 years
“There is no closure…That is unacceptable as far as I’m concerned. And yes, we’re waiting. And we’ve been very patient.” Continue reading
Jonathan Vance
Roughly 250 Canadians troops are heading to Mali — what dangers will they face?
Roughly 250 Canadian troops will head to Mali by the end of this summer to take part in a newly-announced helicopter task forces, but how dangerous will their mission be? Continue reading
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman charged with breach of trust over alleged shipbuilding leak
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, the second-in-command of the Canadian Forces, has been charged with breach of trust over allegations he leaked news that the Liberal government was considering cancelling a significant shipbuilding project inked by the Conservatives. Continue reading
Canadian military trying to decide how to handle marijuana legalization
The military is currently wrestling with the implications of marijuana legalization, including time restrictions on using the drug before going on duty. Continue reading
No more booze on military VIP flights, Team Canada tours suspended: Vance
The military will no longer serve booze while flying celebrities and public figures overseas to meet with Canadian troops. Continue reading
Use of torture-tainted info allowed but limited for military, foreign service
New rules introduced in September aimed at limiting the use of torture-tainted information by Canadian law enforcement and spies expanded Thursday to include the military, the foreign service, and the country’s foreign signals intelligence agency. Continue reading
Canada’s top general makes history in joining Justin Trudeau at gay pride parade
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to ban transgender recruits from the American military, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his top soldier, Gen. Jonathan Vance, sent a very different message at a gay pride event in Canada’s capital. Continue reading
Canadian military encouraged by top soldier to attend Pride events in uniform
The order is part of a strategy to increase diversity and inclusion in the Canadian Forces. Continue reading
Indigenous community welcomes military’s ‘respectful’ apology over Canada Day incident
By Dave Squires Digital Broadcast Journalist
Rebecca Thomas is now calling on the military to address the root cause of problem that lead to five of its members interrupt the Indigenous protest. Continue reading
RCAF sergeant from CFB Trenton charged with sexual assault
Police say the charges against Sgt. Raymond Euper relate to an alleged incident last summer on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut. Continue reading
