Commentary Canadian governments, both Liberal and Conservative, have initiated groups, subgroups, and committees that don’t receive a lot of media attention. That’s not surprising, but a committee specifically dedicated to helping craft a national apology would seem to be an unlikely candidate for inclusion. If you ever felt this way, think again. On June 23,…
Michael Taube: Do We Really Need a Committee for a National Apology in Canada?
Canadian Military Looking at Capacity to Reinforce NATO in Eastern Europe: Minister
OTTAWA—Defence Minister Anita Anand says the Canadian military is weighing its capacity to send reinforcements to bolster NATO’s eastern flank given its numerous other commitments at home and around the world. But the minister isn’t saying when such an assessment could be finished, or when the Liberal government will decide if or how Canada will…
Canadian Military Cuts Dozens of Unvaccinated Troops, Puts Hundreds More on Notice
OTTAWA—The Department of National Defence says dozens of Canadian Armed Forces members who refused to get vaccinated have now been kicked out of the military. Release proceedings have started for hundreds of others facing the same fate, unless they roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 shot. Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre…
Cracks Now Found in 21 of the Canadian Military’s 23 Cyclone Helicopters
HALIFAX—Cracks have been detected in the tails of all but two of the Canadian military’s 23 Cyclone helicopters, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed Thursday, adding two more aircraft to the previous list. The cracks were first detected in one of the maritime helicopters during a routine inspection on Nov. 26 at 443 Maritime Helicopter…
Fire Breaks out on Canadian Warship Off the Coast of Norway, No Injuries Reported
OTTAWA—The Canadian military says a fire broke out on one of its warships this early morning as the vessel was serving as the flagship of a NATO fleet. No injuries are being reported on board HMCS Fredericton, which is now on its way to a Norwegian port for repairs after the blaze was extinguished. The…
Canadian Military Goods Exports Dropped Last Year as Sales to Saudi Arabia Fell
OTTAWA—The federal government reports the value of Canadian military-goods exports fell last year as its sales to Saudi Arabia dropped. Canada’s annual report on exports of military equipment says in 2020 it sent approximately $1.966 billion in controlled military goods compared to $3.757 billion in 2019. The report says this decrease in export value was…
Canadian Military Laying Groundwork for Arrival of Armed Drones
OTTAWA _ Canada is inching closer to the purchase of armed drones for its military as details around how the controversial weapons will be used are starting to come together. Royal Canadian Air Force commander Lt.-Gen. Al Meinzinger tells The Canadian Press that a formal request for bids between the two dronemakers shortlisted for the…
Canadian Military Gets First Female Vice Chief of Defence Staff
OTTAWA—Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen has become the first woman appointed as the military’s second-in-command. Her appointment as vice-chief of defence staff comes as the military undergoes a fresh round of soul-searching following explosive misconduct allegations against top brass. Former chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance and his successor Admiral Art McDonald, who temporarily stepped…
Ex Ombudsman Says He Told Defence Minister About Vance Allegations in 2018
March 3, 2021
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OTTAWA—Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne told a parliamentary committee Wednesday that he informed Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan of allegations of misconduct against Gen. Jonathan Vance during a “hostile” closed-door meeting three years ago. Walbourne’s remarks appear to contradict Sajjan’s own testimony to the same committee Feb. 19, when he said he was as surprised as…
Canada Expected to Face Pressure to Reverse Withdrawal, Send Troops to Iraq
OTTAWA—Canada is expected to face pressure this week to reverse a recent drawdown of troops from Iraq as the NATO military alliance prepares to expand its presence in the country. The alliance has persistent concerns about Islamic State extremists and Iranian-backed militias. NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg predicted this week that defence ministers from across the…
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