The federal government is upgrading facilities for the Canadian military’s counter-terrorism unit to meet its “long-term growth … and high-readiness operational” needs, National Defence Minister Anita Anand announced March 21. The $1.4 billion upgrade to the Dwyer Hill Training Centre in Ottawa will add over 100,000 square feet and replace 89 aging and temporary structures with 23…
Ottawa Investing $1.4 Billion on Special Forces Training Centre Upgrade
Canada’s Military Must Strive to Become An ‘Anti-Racist Organization’: National Defence
Canada’s military shows racial discrimination through its policies and “power dynamics,” and must strive to become an “anti-racist organization” while recognizing the presence of “white privilege,” says the Department of National Defence (DND). “Racism and discrimination still manifests in our workplaces through bias, privilege, policies and power dynamics,” reads a DND report titled “Guide To…
Veterans Affairs Dep’t Has No Figures on Number of Veterans Hired
The federal Veterans Affairs Department has no figures on the number of veterans it has hired since Parliament passed a bill in 2015 intended to increase veteran employment numbers. “We absolutely believe in hiring veterans, not just at Veterans Affairs Canada, but across all federal departments,” said Steven Harris, assistant deputy minister of service delivery at Veterans Affairs Canada…
EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Ontario Military Base Prompts Building Demolition
The Department of National Defence (DND) has confirmed that there was a case of Legionnaires’ disease at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) in Kingston, Ont., late last year, which contaminated a building to the point that there are now plans for it to be demolished. The individual who contracted the disease was a civilian employee at…
‘Canada Is Vulnerable,’ Tory MP Says After Chinese Balloon Incursion and Interference Attempts
Conservative MP and foreign affairs critic Michael Chong is calling for immediate action from the federal government to counter both attempts of foreign political interference and physical incursions into Canada’s air space. “Canada is vulnerable [because] this government has failed to: counter foreign interference, stop funding Beijing’s military research, upgrade NORAD’s early warning system, and acquire modern fighter…
Personnel Shortage Challenging Air Force’s Plan to Introduce F-35, Other Equipment
A model F-35 sits in a place of prominence on the corner of Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny’s desk. The miniature grey aircraft is propped in the air by a plastic stand as if it is flying, and Royal Canadian Air Force markings are visible on its wings. Displaying such a model inside National Defence Headquarters, let…
EXCLUSIVE: Food at Royal Military College Often Spoiled, Kitchen Previously Infested by Rodents: Source
Food served to naval and officer cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston, Ontario, is often spoiled or poor in quality, and one of the College’s dining areas was previously closed off due to a rodent infestation, according to source information. The Epoch Times received written testimony along with photos depicting some of…
Ukraine War Caused Ottawa to Realize Military Lacks Key Equipment; What Else Could Be Lacking?
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) came to realize it was lacking such equipment as anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles as well as systems to protect against drones. The military is now rushing to buy these weapon systems, known to be pivotal for defence capabilities. But it raises the question…
Military Shrinking Footprint in Middle East to Free up Troops for Other Missions
The Canadian Armed Forces is shrinking its footprint in the Middle East to free up troops for missions in Europe and elsewhere. Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie revealed the plan in an interview with The Canadian Press as the military struggles with both a personnel shortage and growing demands in other parts of the world. Auchterlonie says…
Canada to Send 200 More Armoured Vehicles to Ukraine: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Anita Anand today announced Canada would send another 200 armoured vehicles to Ukraine in support of the country’s defence against the Russian invasion. Anand announced this latest round of military aid to Ukraine, worth $90 million, during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Jan. 18. It comes on the heels of the donation…
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