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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.

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Veterans 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.

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Planned 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.

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Tories’ 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.

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Ottawa’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.

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Conservatives 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.

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Justin 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.

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Stephen 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.

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RCMP 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.

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Terrorism 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.

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Canada’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.

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Plan 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.

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Ottawa 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.

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Prime 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.

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Auditor 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.

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Auditor 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.

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Auditor 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.

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Canada’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.

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Canada’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.

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Runway 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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