Military

• More soldiers, more money: Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

  Canada's top soldier says a nearly 20% military pay hike and boost to Arctic defence are key parts of a 10-year plan to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
• More Canadians want to join the military, but current members keep leaving

  Numbers obtained by Global News show the retention crisis is getting worse, as Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to rebuild the military.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
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• Canadian military surpasses 2025 recruitment goal, hits 10-year high

  The spike in new members comes at a time of heightened focus on Canadian sovereignty, and as Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to rebuild the military.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• Germany’s military told to be fully equipped with weapons by 2029

  By 2029, Russia may have reconstituted its forces sufficiently to attack NATO territory, according to estimates by senior military officials at NATO.

  World

  May 25
• U.S. Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’

  Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident in over a year.

  U.S. News

  Dec 22, 2024
• British departure means murky future for Alberta’s massive Suffield military base

  Canadian Forces Base Suffield, 260 kilometres east of Calgary, is the largest training area in Canada at nearly 2,700 square kilometres.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
• Canadian veterans say mental health struggles can be overcome

  Survivors of mental health crises related to military service say help is available and it's crucial to seek it.

  Features

  Nov 13, 2024
• Veteran mental health highlighted on Remembrance Day: ‘It’s hard to say I’m not OK’

  Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the 'hero' persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need.

  Features

  Nov 11, 2024
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• ‘Lest we forget’: Winnipeg marks Remembrance Day

  At the heart of Winnipeg's Remembrance Day commemorations is the ceremony at the RBC Convention Centre.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2024
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• New Lethbridge Military Museum tour honours Canada’s women who served

  The Lethbridge Military Museum is launching a new tour to highlight the women from southern Alberta who enlisted to keep Canada free.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2024