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‘I’m ready for this’: Canada’s 1st female defence chief takes command
Gen. Jennie Carignan has officially taken command of the Canadian Armed Forces as the first female chief of the defence staff. Carignan said she’s ‘ready to lead’ and warned Canada has ‘about five years’ to get ready for emerging threats...
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Survivors hope for change after military’s apology to victims of sexual misconduct
A historic apology to service members who experienced sexual misconduct in the military has some survivors feeling cautiously optimistic that cultural change will be the next step for the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Maj.-Gen. Peter Dawe put in charge of military sexual misconduct policy
A senior Canadian military officer who was put on leave earlier this year after he wrote a letter in support of a soldier convicted of sexual assault is now working on military sexual misconduct files. Maj.-Gen. Peter Dawe is now tasked...
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Canada's military is expanding its recruitment process. Here's how
The Canadian Armed Forces have been making changes to their recruitment process due to low recruitment numbers over the past few years. The CBC's Mark Carcasole breaks down the new changes.
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Carney launches new agency to speed up defence procurement
New ReviewThe Liberal government has announced a new agency to manage and speed up the purchase and delivery of equipment to the Canadian military. The Defence Investment Agency will be mandated to work more closely with allies, including the...
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Canadian Forces train to protect the Arctic
New ReviewCanada's annual military exercises in the Arctic have grown in importance and urgency as climate change makes the Far North more attractive to powers like Russia and China.
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Canada extends military mission in Latvia
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the extension of Canada’s military training mission in Latvia until 2029, part of the government’s commitment to NATO to increase defence spending.
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Canada’s military members are getting a raise
Members of the Canadian military are getting a pay raise of up to 20 per cent, as the federal government looks to boost recruitment and retention in the ranks. The $2-billion spending package also includes new allowances for certain...
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L.A. wildfires linked to 440 additional 'indirectly related' deaths
Wildfires in Los Angeles this past January officially killed 30 people, but new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that at least another 440 deaths were ‘indirectly related’ to the fires. The other...
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Canada applies lessons from Ukraine in a new arms race for drones
Canada's government and military are trying to get a Canadian edge in a new arms race for drones by issuing industry challenges, and testing everything from marine drones that can attack ships to lasers that can burn drones in mid-air.
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Canada’s military has a long-simmering problem with extremism
For the first time, an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces is facing a terrorism-related charge — but extremism in the ranks has been a concern for decades. For The National, CBC’s Jonathan Montpetit explains how the military has...
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The increasing appeal of navy reserves
The Canadian navy is increasingly relying on reservists who want the experience of the military without the long-term commitment. David Common went on board HMCS Glace Bay, where about one-quarter of the crew are reservists.
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Journalist tracked Mathews
Ryan Thorpe, a reporter who worked to expose former Manitoba reservist Patrik Mathews as an alleged member of a violent neo-Nazi paramilitary group, discusses how he tracked Mathews's recent movements before today's arrest in the United...
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Former Manitoba reservist linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in U.S.
Ryan Thorpe, a reporter who worked to expose former Manitoba reservist Patrik Mathews as an alleged member of a violent neo-Nazi paramilitary group, discusses how he tracked Mathews's recent movements before Thursday's arrest in the...
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Civilian advisers say they were forgotten after Afghanistan war
The Afghan-Canadians who served as civilian advisers for the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, helping in some of the most dangerous missions, say they came home to little or no support from the government.
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Auditor general calls out military for gaps in handling of sexual assault
In his fall reports, Auditor General Michael Ferguson said victims of sexual misconduct in the Canadian military face a slow, confusing patchwork system that sometimes forces them to make complaints of inappropriate behaviour when they...
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Canadian military still uses armoured vehicle with deadly fault
The fault involves an issue with the seat mechanism and has already been found to be responsible to for the death of a Canadian soldier. Five of the vehicles are currently being used by Canada in Latvia.
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Investigating van attack suspect Alek Minassian's past
The investigation into the Toronto van attack suspect's past is underway, with 25-year-old Alek Minassian making his first court appearance.
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Members of La Meute Facebook group part of Canadian military
Some Armed Forces personnel are members of La Meute's private Facebook group.
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Canadian troops in Latvia to ward off Russia
The Canadian military are leading a NATO battle group in Latvia to deter Russian aggression, but some Latvians aren't convinced their presence is needed.
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Spike in military sex assault and misconduct investigations
The military says the increase represents growing awareness and willingness on the part of victims to come forward, but critics say there are many disincentives to report
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Canada marks 10 years since the Afghanistan military mission's end
Ten years after Canadian troops pulled out of Afghanistan, the Canadian forces held an understated ceremony in Ottawa to pay tribute to the lives lost and reflect on the lessons from the nation's longest war.
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Leaked documents warn Canada's military readiness is decreasing
Leaked internal documents obtained by CBC News paint an alarming picture of Canada's military readiness, including warnings about personnel challenges and 'unserviceable' equipment.
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Demands on Canadian military increasing as readiness decreases, documents say
CBC News has obtained new leaked documents that reveal just over half of Canadian Armed Forces personnel could deploy if called upon to do so and nearly half of the military's equipment is considered 'unavailable and unserviceable.'