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Ukraine faces Russian ‘meat storms,’ military chiefs warn as U.S. aid stallsTop generals in Canada and the U.S. say Russia could overtake Ukraine within weeks if further U.S. aid doesn't break through a legislative logjam.WorldApr 11
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Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber securityDefence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.PoliticsApr 8
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Ottawa set to unveil long-awaited update to defence policyDefence Minister Bill Blair is set to release the long-awaited update to Canada's defence policy Monday morning in Trenton, Ont.CanadaApr 8
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Military culture reform is key to fix recruitment ‘death spiral’: ministerDefence Minister Bill Blair says he will transfer prosecution of sexual offences in the military to civilian authorities as part of a culture shakeup in the armed forces.PoliticsMar 24
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The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.PoliticsMar 24
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Sexual misconduct will be removed from military justice system jurisdictionDefence Minister Bill Blair has introduced new legislation to remove the Canadian military’s jurisdiction to investigate sexual misconduct.CanadaMar 21
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How to fix Canada’s military recruiting crunch? Pay more: ex-defence chiefEx-defence chief retired Gen. Tom Lawson says that he believes the military could ease recruitment challenges by increasing soldier pay.CanadaMar 10
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Feds announce $850M for upgrades at CFB Trenton; base to host new fleetThe federal government is investing $850 million in upgrades to CFB Trenton as the base prepares to host a new fleet to update mobility and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.PoliticsMar 8
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CFB Edmonton gets $45M from Ottawa for energy-efficiency upgradesThe military base in Edmonton is getting millions of dollars in federal funding to upgrade its energy infrastructure.CanadaMar 5
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Canada is facing ‘irrelevance’ on world stage, ex-defence chief warnsWhen asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.CanadaFeb 25
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