FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Canadian armed forces | History Defined

Wainwright fire shows the importance of health-care system resilience to Canadian security

The fire that swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright over the weekend in Alberta killed four soldiers and injured 39 people, including 19 reported in critical condition.

The Conversation · Oct 20

King Charles and Queen Camilla 'Greatly Shocked and Saddened' as Canadian Military Fire Kills Four

King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed condolences after a fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta killed four service members and injured 39 during a training exercise.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

King ‘greatly shocked and saddened’ over deadly blaze at Canadian military base

Charles, who is King of Canada, also praised the courage and dedication of emergency workers for responding to the most challenging circumstances.

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Navy Rules Out Bomb Risk: diver’s ‘bagel’ find deemed machinery; 1950 dummy nuke still missing

In October 2016, diver Sean Smyrichinsky uncovered a remarkable object beneath the waters near Banks Island. He speculated that it resembled a Mark IV bomb dropped by a U.S. airstrike. Following this discovery, the Royal Canadian Navy conducted a November survey, confirming the object's safety but leaving its origin and…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Carney Unleashes $100 Million Palestine Aid Bombshell at UN as Gaza Crisis Deepens

Mark Carney unveils C$100 million in new Palestine aid at the UN while opening the door to Canadian police training in Gaza as the two-state solution faces mounting pressure.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Not just a few bad apples: The Canadian Armed Forces has a nagging far-right problem

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is making headlines. But not, as they probably hoped, for the renewed recruiting efforts they’re about to launch. Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2025

Chronic sexual misconduct in Canada's military is a national security threat

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a serious problem when it comes to sexual violence.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Is Canada back on the world stage — or irrelevant?

“Canada is back,” Justin Trudeau proclaimed triumphantly just after being elected prime minister in 2015. The insinuation was that his predecessor, Stephen Harper, had withdrawn Canada from its traditional role in the world and the Liberals would restore our rightful place of leadership in the global firmament.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023

What's taking Canada's Armed Forces so long to tackle sexual misconduct?

Sexual violence in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a common, dominant and serious issue that has severe consequences for victims — not to mention its impact on unit cohesion and morale.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2023

Canada needs to act on its existing defence policy, not review it repeatedly

In its budget in March 2022, the federal government announced a review of Canada’s 2017 defence policy, entitled “Strong, Secure, Engaged.” The government claimed this was necessary because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the “changed global environment.”

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022