Robocalls: Conservative campaign worker in Guelph faces charge after...
Elections Canada’s investigation has led to a charge against Michael Sona, a campaign worker for the Conservative candidate in Guelph.
View ArticleVeterans not getting the help they need, watchdog warns
New report urges changes to boost financial, vocational and family supports provided to veterans after they leave uniform.
View ArticlePlanned pay cut for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan under review
A planned pay cut for soldiers serving in Afghanistan is on ice as the federal government takes a second look at changes to danger pay for troops serving abroad.
View ArticleTories’ proposed Arctic patrol ships can’t handle northern waters: Report
A new report says the proposed fleet of Arctic patrol ships lack the speed, strength and range needed to properly patrol Canada's northern waters.
View ArticleOttawa’s VIP Challenger jets are becoming obsolete, documents reveal
Four of the six Challengers will be unable to fly overseas without costly upgrades to meet new rules, briefing note reveals.
View ArticleConservatives unleash attack ads as Justin Trudeau debuts as Liberal leader
New Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau faces Conservative onslaught even before he assumes his place in the Commons.
View ArticleJustin Trudeau marks father’s legacy in first meeting with Liberal MPs
Justin Trudeau used a meeting with Liberal caucus to mark the 31st anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, introduced by Pierre Trudeau.
View ArticleStephen Harper and Justin Trudeau exchange barbs over Boston bombing
Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes veiled swipe at Justin Trudeau's suggestion to search for "root cause" in Monday's marathon bombings.
View ArticleRCMP bodyguard for Stephen Harper to be ambassador to Jordan
Supt. Bruno Saccomani, head of the security detail that guards Stephen Harper, is poised to become ambassador to Jordan.
View ArticleTerrorism threat is real in Canada: Public Safety Minister Vic Toews
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says terror threat remains real in Canada following breakup of alleged plot to attack VIA Rail train.
View ArticleCanada’s troubled ties with Iran
Canada has been a sharp critic of Iran’s record on human rights, sponsoring terror and its provocative talk aimed at Israel.
View ArticlePlan for Pentagon-style defence hub at former Nortel campus falters
Ottawa’s ambitious plan to transform former Nortel campus into a sprawling hub for the Defence Department appears stalled because of cost concerns and the military’s reorganization.
View ArticleOttawa gives security agencies “exceptional” powers to probe terror plots
MPs pass new anti-terror bill Wednesday that allows for preventive arrests and secret court hearings, moves that concern civil liberties groups.
View ArticlePrime Minister Stephen Harper rejects ‘sociology’ talk in wake of terror plots
Prime Minister Stephen Harper voices “utter determination” to combat terrorism but refuses to discuss root cases of radicalization.
View ArticleAuditor general’s report 2013: Aging planes, shortage of personnel put search...
Search-and-rescue system stretched to the limit because of aging aircraft and lack of military personnel, Auditor General says in report.
View ArticleAuditor general’s report 2013: Millions in EI overpayments are uncollected
Auditor general Michael Ferguson urges Ottawa to do better job of recovering employment insurance benefits improperly paid out.
View ArticleAuditor general’s report 2013: $3 billion in anti-terror spending unexplained
Auditor general Michael Ferguson says Ottawa can’t account for how it spent more than $3 billion earmarked for anti-terror initiatives.
View ArticleCanada’s search-and-rescue under review after audit exposes problems
Defence Minister Peter MacKay says rescue network "not good enough" and promises review in wake of audit that highlights problems.
View ArticleCanada’s search and rescue system gets boost from Defence Minister Peter MacKay
Defence Minister Peter MacKay announces new hours for rescue crews, money for satellites to improve Canada’s search-and-rescue network.
View ArticleRunway incursions a threat to aviation safety
With incursions happening almost once a day, Pearson near-collision highlights risk of a jet colliding with another plane or vehicle on the runway.
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