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Feds Pledge $20M to European Bank for Climate Projects

The federal government has announced that it will be giving a technical assistance grant valued at $20 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in order to support “climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience projects.” Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said in a press release issued on June 26 that International Development Minister Harjit…


Canada Should Invest More in UFO Research Following Pentagon Briefing, Says Tory MP

Following a recent U.S. congressional hearing on “unidentified aerial phenomena” (UAPs), commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs), a Canadian parliamentarian is calling for more government attention on the issue and to establish parallel research programs. Conservative MP Larry Maguire told CTV News on May 17 that at least three Canadian officials have requested briefings from…


Battle Between Liberals, Admiral Heats up as Cabinet Orders McDonald to Stay on Leave

OTTAWA—The battle between the federal Liberal government and Admiral Art McDonald heated up on Thursday as cabinet ministers ordered the naval officer to remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. The surprise move only days before an expected election call represented the latest twist in a drama that had…


Officer Suspended for Inappropriate Relationship Dropped As Sajjan’s Assistant

OTTAWA—A reserve military officer who was ordered suspended from the Vancouver police three years ago for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate is no longer working for Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. Department spokesman Dan Le Bouthillier said in an email Friday that Maj. Greg McCullough is no longer employed as a military assistant to the…


Sajjan Aide Skips Committee Hearing on Military Misconduct, Minister Appears Instead

OTTAWA—Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s former chief of staff is the latest Liberal aide to avoid a House of Commons order that she testify before a parliamentary committee. A majority of MPs approved a motion demanding Zita Astravas appear before the Commons defence committee to answer questions about the government’s handling of allegations of sexual misconduct…


Ottawa Announces One Year Extension to Anti-ISIL Mission, but Offers Few Details

OTTAWA—Canada is staying in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant for another year. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced this afternoon that Canada will keep up to 850 troops in Iraq and the surrounding region until next March. The extension comes only one day before the mission, which began in October…


Sajjan Aide Emailed Military Ombudsman About Allegations Days After Meeting in 2018

OTTAWA—A newly released email appears to support former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne’s assertion that he told Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about an allegation of sexual misconduct against then-defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance three years ago. The brief email was sent by Zita Astravas, who at the time was Sajjan’s chief of staff, to Walbourne on…


Admiral Art McDonald Steps Aside as Defence Chief Amid Investigation

OTTAWA—Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald has voluntarily stepped down as chief of the defence staff as he is investigated on unspecific allegations. Sajjan said in a release late Wednesday that the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is doing the investigation. Sajjan said he takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and continues to…


Canada Has ‘Significant’ Concerns About China: Defence Minister

OTTAWA—Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada and its allies have significant concerns about China, starting with its unpredictability, its refusal to play by the rules, and its expanding footprint around the world Sajjan’s comments come as the Canadian Armed Forces has become increasingly focused on what is described as the next great power competition between…