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Defence Minister Bill Blair. Ottawa must find the right fleet composition and capacity so the Navy can make more tactically informed decisions about its operations, writes Andrew Erskine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
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Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | November 25, 2024
The misguided attempt by a Nova Scotia school to ban military uniforms on Remembrance Day, or rants about wearing poppies won’t help people understand our proud military heritage, writes Scott Taylor. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GUY THIBAULT | November 20, 2024
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Defence Minister Bill Blair. Current policies and practices are wholly inadequate and failing to ensure quick delivery of military capabilities, writes Guy Thibault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GUY THIBAULT | November 20, 2024
Opinion | BY GUY THIBAULT | November 20, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. Current policies and practices are wholly inadequate and failing to ensure quick delivery of military capabilities, writes Guy Thibault. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRISTYN CIANFARANI | November 20, 2024
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Defence Minister Bill Blair. The mind boggles at ongoing and planned cuts to DND’s budgets which amount to $800- to $900-million per year, writes Christyn Cianfarani. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHRISTYN CIANFARANI | November 20, 2024
Opinion | BY CHRISTYN CIANFARANI | November 20, 2024
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Defence Minister Bill Blair. The mind boggles at ongoing and planned cuts to DND’s budgets which amount to $800- to $900-million per year, writes Christyn Cianfarani. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 10, 2024
The fact that service members now need a regulation telling them they cannot have so much hair that they cannot don a hat speaks volumes for how low officials lowered the bar, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Hugo Montpetit
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 10, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 10, 2024
The fact that service members now need a regulation telling them they cannot have so much hair that they cannot don a hat speaks volumes for how low officials lowered the bar, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Cpl. Hugo Montpetit
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2024
Thousands of delegates attended the CANSEC military trade show in Ottawa last week to take a peek at the latest arms offerings by Canada's defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2024
News | BY NEIL MOSS | June 5, 2024
Thousands of delegates attended the CANSEC military trade show in Ottawa last week to take a peek at the latest arms offerings by Canada's defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann’s frank assessment of the state of CAF leadership seems to have fallen on deaf ears, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Valerie LeClair
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | June 3, 2024
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann’s frank assessment of the state of CAF leadership seems to have fallen on deaf ears, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Master Sailor Valerie LeClair
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YVONNE JONES | May 29, 2024
The Canadian Ranger Patrol–Inukjuak from 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group participates in an annual training event designed to refine valuable skills in Nunavik, Northern Quebec, on Feb. 8, 2023. DND photograph by MCpl Matthew Tower
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YVONNE JONES | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP YVONNE JONES | May 29, 2024
The Canadian Ranger Patrol–Inukjuak from 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group participates in an annual training event designed to refine valuable skills in Nunavik, Northern Quebec, on Feb. 8, 2023. DND photograph by MCpl Matthew Tower
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Members of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump into a drop zone during Exercise Arctic Ram near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 12, 2016. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY JAMES MOORE, LUC CASSIVI | May 29, 2024
Members of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump into a drop zone during Exercise Arctic Ram near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on Feb. 12, 2016. DND photograph by MCpl Louis Brunet
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2024
Members of the Royal Canadian Navy Naval Reserve’s Regional Dive Centre (West) conduct diving operations in Churchill, Man., on Sept. 24, 2022. DND photograph by Sailor 1st Class Valerie LeClair
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY GREGORY LICK | May 29, 2024
Members of the Royal Canadian Navy Naval Reserve’s Regional Dive Centre (West) conduct diving operations in Churchill, Man., on Sept. 24, 2022. DND photograph by Sailor 1st Class Valerie LeClair
Defence Minister Bill Blair speaks to the members of Operation Unifier’s U.K. training element in the southeast of England on Sept. 17, 2023. Unlike our allies, Canada seems to be the only one not grasping the magnitude of the current geopolitical situation, writes Bloc MP Christine Normandin. DND photograph by MCpl Nicolas Alonso
Defence Minister Bill Blair speaks to the members of Operation Unifier’s U.K. training element in the southeast of England on Sept. 17, 2023. Unlike our allies, Canada seems to be the only one not grasping the magnitude of the current geopolitical situation, writes Bloc MP Christine Normandin. DND photograph by MCpl Nicolas Alonso
Opinion | BY AARON ETTINGER | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Ottawa on April 4, 2018. Canada should spend a figure that is consistent with the country’s security needs and long-term national interests, writes Aaron Ettinger. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY AARON ETTINGER | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY AARON ETTINGER | May 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Ottawa on April 4, 2018. Canada should spend a figure that is consistent with the country’s security needs and long-term national interests, writes Aaron Ettinger. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YOURI CORMIER | May 29, 2024
History suggests it will be a challenge for Defence Minister Bill Blair and the federal government to realize a disciplined, well-resourced, and effective implementation plan for the defence policy’s objectives, writes Youri Cormier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY YOURI CORMIER | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY YOURI CORMIER | May 29, 2024
History suggests it will be a challenge for Defence Minister Bill Blair and the federal government to realize a disciplined, well-resourced, and effective implementation plan for the defence policy’s objectives, writes Youri Cormier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLAS TODD | May 29, 2024
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne tests out an F-35 fighter jet simulator at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NICOLAS TODD | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY NICOLAS TODD | May 29, 2024
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne tests out an F-35 fighter jet simulator at the CANSEC trade show in Ottawa on June 1, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2024
Canada should thank General Wayne Eyre for his steady hand, and we wish the new CDS every good fortune, writes Liberal MP John McKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY | May 29, 2024
Canada should thank General Wayne Eyre for his steady hand, and we wish the new CDS every good fortune, writes Liberal MP John McKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | May 29, 2024
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Canadian Armed Forces at the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Cold Lake, Alta., in August 2022. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | May 29, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | May 29, 2024
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Canadian Armed Forces at the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Cold Lake, Alta., in August 2022. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr