14 h. ago Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about move to defence minister’s control

The Coast Guard commissioner said recently that it will be placed under the control of the minister of national defence, but will not be under the Department of National Defence

Politics

20 h. ago European Union leaders say Canada will sign defence procurement pact this month

KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit the administrative capital of the European Union on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission […]

Politics

3 d. ago DND can’t confirm if CAF officials, defence minister invited to U.S. military parade

A DND spokesperson was unable to confirm if any CAF members were attending Army parade, office of Defence Minister ignored Sun's inquires

Events

5 d. ago Canadian military personnel to get 20 per cent pay hike, defence minister says

The move is part of a $9-billion spending increase that will see Canada’s defence and security budget climb to an all-time high of $62.7 billion annually by next year.

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5 d. ago All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: Industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce reliance on the United States. At a speech to Montreal’s chamber of commerce Wednesday, Joly said […]

Politics

7 d. ago Raises, retention bonuses promised for Canadian Forces personnel

The initiatives were outlined Monday during a technical briefing that followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that defence spending was being significantly increased.

Politics

7 d. ago Liberals considering arming the Coast Guard amid significant pivot towards new security mandate

Carney's office said Monday that the Coast Guard — which currently reports to the minister of fisheries — would shift to the minister of national defence’s portfolio

Events

8 d. ago Carney to make defence announcement amid push for NATO spending hike

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement related to "defence and security priorities," as the push for NATO countries to increase spending grows.

Events

1 week ago Canada reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ as NATO eyes 5%: minister

David McGuinty said the federal government will have more to say "very soon" about its alliance spending commitments and will be "making announcements in this regard."

Politics

1 week ago Carney's spending promises will require 'significant cuts' to the public service: PBO

Yves Giroux says a public service cap alone will not be enough to pay for the prime minister's tax cut and defence spending.

Transport

2 w. ago Carney’s cabinet ministers evade journalists’ questions at defence industry show

OTTAWA — For the second time in as many days, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet cancelled media availabilities today and refused to take questions from reporters. Industry Minister Melanie Joly blew past reporters at CANSEC, Canada’s largest military trade show, where ministers normally make themselves available to the media. Defence David McGuinty […]

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ offer has Canada, others unsure of $61B price tag

Canada does not know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed missile defence program, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Wednesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s new military investment urgency will rival WWII, minister vows

The federal government will take "immediate and decisive action" to rebuild Canada's military, Defence Minister David McGuinty told an audience of military contractors in Ottawa.

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2 w. ago Defence minister says cost of Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project still unknown

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty said that Canada still doesn’t know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence program. “I’m not in a position to evaluate the numbers. We’re going to bring a budget out in the fall, and when we bring a budget out we’ll […]

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2 w. ago Carney’s defence spending will add up to $46 billion to economy, CIBC says

The economic gains of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s defence spending boost will likely be worth more than double the planned investment costs, according to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce economists. The $31 billion that Carney’s government has earmarked for additional defence outlays through the fiscal year ending in 2029 may boost Canada’s economy by as […]

Economics

2 w. ago Defence Minister McGuinty promotes ReArm Europe plan but leaves spotlight to Carney

McGuinty refused to answer any questions from reporters and ducked out through a back door — leaving the spotlight entirely to Carney

Politics

2 w. ago Defence minister to address industry as Canada eyes new European partnership

OTTAWA — Just a day after the Liberal government confirmed plans to join a major European defence procurement pact, Defence Minister David McGuinty is set to deliver a state-of-the-union style speech to defence industry representatives. McGuinty is speaking this morning at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa, just a week before he travels to Brussels […]

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3 w. ago A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Carney

OTTAWA — Five United States senators are in Ottawa today for meetings with the Liberal government, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. The delegation includes Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch, and Republican Kevin Cramer. They’re expected to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as […]

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4 w. ago The U.K. and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government said Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defence cooperation, easing food trade and border checks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deals will slash red tape, grow the British economy and reset relations with the 27-nation trade bloc since the U.K. left the EU […]

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last month Liberals to present ‘ambitious, prudent’ fall federal budget: Mark Carney

Prime minister says there will be more clarity in coming months on defence spending plans, the overall economic outlook and efforts to make Ottawa more efficient

Transport