NATO leaders ready for major overhaul after Russian wake-up call
NATO leaders to adopt readiness plan to make the military alliance more nimble and able to deal with new threats.
View ArticleCanada’s military mission in Iraq ‘not without risks:’ Harper
‘We don’t think the risks are enormous but the risks are very real,’ prime minister says in announcing several dozen military advisers going to counter Islamic State.
View ArticleNATO adopts military reform, rapid-response team to counter Russia threat
NATO agrees to changes to make alliance more nimble but stumbles on deal to boost defence spending.
View ArticleRussian aircraft flies over Canadian warship
Defence minister condemns “provocative” action by Russian aircraft during Black Sea standoff
View ArticleEU trade deal likely to see dissent, John Baird says
Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister says complete agreement unlikely on free-trade pact, but reaction has been ‘overwhelmingly positive’ as strategic partnership agreement signed with European Union.
View ArticleRefugees fleeing Islamic State violence need help, NDP says
As Canada prepares to send military advisers to northern Iraq, NDP MPs push Ottawa to consider humanitarian aid package to assist refugees.
View ArticleShip from lost Franklin expedition found
The Prime Minister's Office says one of the lost ships from Sir John Franklin's doomed Arctic expedition has been found.
View ArticleCanada can’t sit out Islamic State battle, John Baird says
There are no “easy options” in fight against extremists, but foreign affairs minister says Canada must act.
View ArticleRussia denies buzzing Canadian warship
Russia denies that its aircraft buzzed a Canadian warship sailing the Black Sea Sunday, saying the jets were on a routine scheduled flight.
View ArticleNDP pledges urban agenda to win votes in Toronto
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair is pledging an urban agenda to win over voters in Greater Toronto, learning the lessons of Ontario New Democrats who lost three seats in Toronto because of a muddled message.
View ArticleNew Democrats launch campaign for 2015 vote
Partisan jabs, promises and tax breaks all signs federal parties are vying for support.
View ArticleArmed Canadian fighter jets move to Russia’s doorstep
With tensions brewing over Russian aggression, Canadian fighter jets begin mission to patrol airspace over Baltic states.
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