Tag: Defence Minister

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

March 5, 2021
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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…

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Australia Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Boost Defence Capabilities

December 31, 2020
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The Australian federal government has announced two significant investments to boost the Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s capabilities in the lead-up to 2021: the expansion of its air force’s Poseidon aircraft fleet and an upgrade of the navy’s Collins-class submarine fleet. On Dec. 30, Defence minister Linda Reynolds released the plan to acquire two more P-8A…

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Canada Has ‘Significant’ Concerns About China: Defence Minister

December 20, 2020
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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…

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