Skip to main content

Latest

canada
Trudeau rejects accusations Canada falling behind on Norad, NATO commitments
Video1:10
politics
Ottawa bends to U.S. push to purchase strategic hangar in Arctic sought by Chinese buyer
Two Hercs on the ramp at Inuvik hangar facility. This property consists of 800 ft. of flight line within the airport security zone. Located approximately 6.5 nautical miles (12 Kms) east of Inuvik, Northwest Territories. This is the only paved runway within the Arctic Circle.
politics
White House wants Ottawa to update air defence more quickly, ambassador to U.S. says
Canada's Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman pauses during an interview March 17, 2023 in Ottawa. Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
u.s. politics
Biden says three downed objects were likely not tied to Chinese spy balloon, plans to speak to China’s Xi Jinping Biden
President Joe Biden delivers remarks about the Chinese spy balloon and other aerial objects shot down over North America in recent days, at the White House in Washington on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Biden said the three objects appeared unrelated to the Chinese spy balloon and were most likely Òtied to private companies, recreation or research institutions.Ó (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)
canada
How Canada contributes to NORAD as it watches the skies over North America
Video2:47
opinion
How will Biden and Trudeau emerge from the balloon follies?
Lawrence Martin
canada
Russian bomber intercepted near Alaska as search continues for downed objects
In this handout photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, A Tu-95 strategic bomber of the Russian air force is seen from another one during their mission. Two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers flew a patrol mission over the Bering Sea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
explainer
UFOs over North America: What we know about the flying objects shot down
opinion
It’s time for Canada to get serious about defence
John Ibbitson
politics
NORAD upgrade reignites debate over missile defence
A Canadian forces member walks by a A CF-18 Hornet on the tarmac at Canadian Forces Base Trenton before an announcement by Minister of Defence Anita Anand in Trenton, Ont., on Monday June 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
opinion
Modernizing NORAD is key to supporting economic reconciliation in the North
Clint Davis
canada
Canada commits $4.9-billion over six years to modernize NORAD defences
Minister of Defence Anita Anand speaks during an announcement at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Trenton, Ont., on Monday June 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
politics
Island nations facing ‘triple crisis,’ Barbados PM says during meeting with Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley during the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
politics
Trudeau, Anand meet with Norad commanders, U.S. defence secretary en route to L.A.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a meeting with Chile’s President Gabriel Boric in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada June 6, 2022. REUTERS/Blair Gable
canada
Russian invasion of Ukraine shows need to bolster North American defensive systems, NORAD official says
Canadian and U.S. flags fly above the Peace Arch monument at the Douglas-Peace Arch Canada-U.S. border crossing in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
politics
Canada to unveil ‘robust package’ to modernize NORAD, Defence Minister Anita Anand says
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand takes part in the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence in Ottawa, Friday, March 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
politics
Leaders of truck convoy protests sought to overthrow government, national security adviser says
Police vehicles arrive outside the Rideau Centre in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Ottawa's largest mall has been evacuated and a suspect has been arrested with a possible weapon, on the first day the mall has been open since protests forced stores to shut down late last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
opinion
The UFO report shows the U.S. is taking unidentified aerial phenomena seriously. Why isn’t Canada doing the same?
MJ Banias
canada
Senior Canadian Forces officer leaving military after having affair while serving with NORAD in U.S.
The Canadian Forces flag flies outside office buildings in Ottawa, Tuesday March 9, 2021. The acting Chief of the Defence Staff announced changes to appointments including the General and Flag Officers in the Canadian Forces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
opinion
Under Biden, NORAD will likely be modernized - with or without a Canadian commitment
John Ibbitson
damage control
My know-it-all brother-in law makes me pay everytime I lose a bet. How can I put an end to this?
David Eddie
canada
NORAD leaders past and present call for new approach to North American defence
U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander of the United States Northern Command, speaks to reporters before the departure of the USNS Naval Hospital Ship Comfort, on April 30, 2020.
canada
Canadian, U.S. fighter jets intercept two Russian reconnaissance planes off Alaskan coast
An RCAF CF-18 takes off from CFB Bagotville, in a June 7, 2018, file photo.