Carney claims win on NATO defense spending, but Canada still ranks last

Prime Minister Mark Carney took a victory lap Thursday after Canada finally hit NATO’s 2 percent defense spending target, ...

'Door open' for Canada's military help with shipping crisis in Gulf, defence minister says

OTTAWA – As the U.S. asks allies to assist in defending the Gulf region from Iran, Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty ...

Canada's met its NATO defence spending target. What's next?

CBC's Rosemary Barton speaks to Minister of National Defence David McGuinty about Canada recently reaching the NATO target of ...

Minister McGuinty says Atlantic Canada can play major role in defence strategy

Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty says Atlantic Canada can play a major role in the country’s plans to expand its ...

Canada could provide vessels, cyber support to clear Strait of Hormuz if there's a ceasefire: minister

Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is considering sending vessels and cyber expertise to help reopen ...

Canada mulls joining UK-led response force as military grows

Canada is considering eventual membership in a UK-led multinational rapid response force, but its immediate priority is ...
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Canada investing $900M in defence strategy to boost innovation, economy

The federal government is investing more than $900 million to strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities and support the growth of emerging technologies, including quantum innovation. The funding, ...

Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister

Defence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while ...

In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe

Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks to build on ...