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Canada's military plans to be in the Arctic 'on a near permanent basis,' says commander

Canada’s military plans to be in the Arctic ‘on a near permanent basis,’ says commander

Canada is planning to have a military training presence in the Arctic up to 10 months a year, the country’s military operations commander says. Defence experts say the expanded training regime creates opportunities for NATO allies — who’ve been largely silent about U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats — to demonstrate their support for Canadian sovereignty.

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After 3 years of war, aid groups are struggling to bring in money for Ukraine
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February 12, 2022

After 3 years of war, aid groups are struggling to bring in money for Ukraine

Ukraine’s fight against Russia hasn’t gotten any easier with time….

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Microelectronics are illegally flowing into Russia. Why isn't Canada laying charges? | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Microelectronics are illegally flowing into Russia. Why isn’t Canada laying charges? | CBC News

While Canadian authorities and the federal government are aware of…

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ANALYSIS | Thinking the 'unthinkable': NATO wants Canada and allies to gear up for a conventional war | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

ANALYSIS | Thinking the ‘unthinkable’: NATO wants Canada and allies to gear up for a conventional war | CBC News

NATO says it wants its members to develop national plans…

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ANALYSIS | The U.S. needs a few good allies. Does it still need Canada? | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

ANALYSIS | The U.S. needs a few good allies. Does it still need Canada? | CBC News

There’s a brief, delicious little vignette at the beginning of…

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Ukraine desperately needs surplus Canadian armour, ambassador tells MPs | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Ukraine desperately needs surplus Canadian armour, ambassador tells MPs | CBC News

Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada says her country is in dire…

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Defence department spent more than $34 million on new sleeping bags now deemed unsuitable | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

Defence department spent more than $34 million on new sleeping bags now deemed unsuitable | CBC News

Despite the defence department spending more than $34.8 million on…

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One of the military's simplest procurement projects is being tied down by red tape | CBC News
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February 12, 2022

One of the military’s simplest procurement projects is being tied down by red tape | CBC News

Despite facing heavy pressure to ramp up military spending, the…

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Maverick Party looks to Bloc Québécois as inspiration to ensure western interests
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September 12, 2021

Maverick Party looks to Bloc Québécois as inspiration to ensure western interests

The Maverick Party, formerly known as Wexit Canada, advocates for…

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At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

At least 26 killed, including children, after Israeli strikes reported in Gaza

Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at…

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