Lee Berthiaume
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Defence Department expecting clarity the cost of new warship fleet later this year
The Defence Department's procurement chief is hoping to have a better sense by the end of the year as to how much Canada will have to pay to build a new fleet of warships for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Trudeau lashes out at Tories for questioning personal ties with special rapporteur
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Trudeau and Johnston of being too close, noting the prime minister has previously called them family friends.
Russian bomber intercepted near Alaska as search continues for downed 'objects'
After days of shooting down unidentified “objects,” fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled on Monday, February 14, 2023, night to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North American airspace.
Federal departments let $38B of promised program, services funding lapse last year
The federal government failed to spend tens of billions of dollars in the last fiscal year on promised programs and services, including new military equipment, affordable housing and support for veterans.
Ukraine asks for battle tanks after Canada sends 200 armoured vehicles
Defence Minister Anita Anand used a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, to announce that Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the country’s defence against Russian invaders.
Ottawa sends another 200 Canadian-made armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the defence of Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced during a surprise visit to the embattled country on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Canada does about face and opts to buy F-35 fighter jets
Canada's years-long search for new fighter jets came full circle on Monday, January 9, 2023, as Defence Minister Anita Anand officially confirmed the planned purchase of a fleet of F-35s to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's aging CF-18s.
'I don't like flags and I don't like rage'; says Poilievre about anti-Trudeau flags
The anti-Trudeau flags have become particularly linked to the "Freedom Convoy" protests, whose members Poilievre courted during his successful run for the Conservative leadership earlier this year. The Conservative caucus had ousted O'Toole as leader just days into the weeks-long protest in Ottawa.
Louise Arbour blasts progress on misconduct reform, says military is foot-dragging
Retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour accused military leaders of dragging their feet when it comes fighting sexual misconduct in the ranks on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, even as Defence Minister Anita Anand staked her reputation on their success or failure.
RCMP suspends contract with Ontario communications company linked to China
The federal government says the RCMP has suspended a contract with an Ontario company that has links with China.