The Canadian Armed Forces are lending support to Alberta’s hospitals by dispatching eight critical care nurses to the province’s intensive care units. Public Safety Canada said in a release that Alberta had asked for “additional medical personnel needed to combat the fourth wave of COVID-19 across the province.” A military contingent was expected to arrive…
Battle Between Liberals, Admiral Heats up as Cabinet Orders McDonald to Stay on Leave
August 13, 2021
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OTTAWA—The battle between the federal Liberal government and Admiral Art McDonald heated up on Thursday as cabinet ministers ordered the naval officer to remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. The surprise move only days before an expected election call represented the latest twist in a drama that had…
Canadian Forces Writing ‘Playbook’ for Handling Allegations Involving Top Brass
OTTAWA, Kan.—The acting chief of the defence staff says he has asked military officials to develop a “playbook” for handling future misconduct allegations against senior officers. That is one of several new initiatives that Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre told a parliamentary committee today are underway to address sexual misconduct in the ranks. The Canadian Armed Forces…
Canadian Soldier Found Dead in His Quarters in Afghanistan: Military
OTTAWA—A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has died in Afghanistan. The Defence Department says Master Warrant Officer Guy Adam Law was found dead in his quarters at the Canadian Embassy in Kabul on Feb. 25. A statement says the cause of death is under investigation and is being assessed as “non-operational.” Law was originally…
‘Sad Story All Around’: Sexual Misconduct in Canada’s Military
Both the current and former chiefs of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces are being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour, prompting a much deeper look into sexual misconduct in the military than efforts that had begun nearly six years earlier. “It’s very serious and unsettling to see the former chief, and now…
Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct
February 25, 2021
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OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling after news defence chief Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct, only weeks after military police launched an investigation into allegations against his predecessor. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed late Wednesday that McDonald had “voluntarily stepped aside” while military police investigate unspecified allegations. McDonald took over as the…
Canadian Military Short Thousands of Troops as COVID-19 Impedes Training Efforts
OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is dealing with a shortfall of several thousand troops as the COVID−19 pandemic forces the military to curb the training of new recruits. Canada’s military is expected to have 68,000 fulltime members and 29,000 part−time reservists in uniform at any given time to conduct the numerous missions assigned to it here…
Canadian Military Dealing With Surge in New COVID-19 Infections Since December
OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is grappling with a surge in the number of troops who have been infected with COVID-19 over the past month, even as a growing number of service members have started receiving vaccinations from the illness. Nearly 250 military members have tested positive for COVID-19 since the end of December, according to…
Navy Commander Will Inherit Some Challenges as Canada’s New Defence Chief
Admiral Art McDonald, the first naval commander to lead the Canadian military in decades, will inherit some challenges in his new role, not the least of which is the ongoing effort to build a fleet of new warships, which has been fraught with delays and cost overruns. McDonald took the reins from Gen. Jonathan Vance…
Neglecting the Military Will Have Repercussions Down the Line, Warn Retired Officers
Canadian military bases are chronically understaffed and have suffered substantial funding cuts since the Liberals took power in 2015, according to a report produced in 2020 by the National Defence Department. Military experts and retired officers say neglecting the Canadian Armed Forces will have repercussions down the line. “The military suffers if senior levels of government do…
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