Canada reconsidering multi-billion dollar defense deal with the US After committing to buying 88 F-35 fighter jets in 2023, Canadian government is now looking at non-American alternatives The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
Trump trade war leads Canada to pause purchase of F-35 fighter jets The move casts doubt on the future of the multi-billion dollar deal The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
NATO countries are having second thoughts about buying America's F-35 as the 'predictability of our allies' is doubted amid Trump's seismic shifts "There are several options that must be considered, particularly in the context of European production." Fortune · Mar 15, 2025
Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up Operation Nanook, carried out in conjunction with allies, aims to ‘project force’ in a region attracting growing interest from Russia and China The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2025
Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico kick take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Canada bans more types of firearms and proposes donating guns to Ukraine The Canadian government is outlawing another 324 firearm varieties — guns the public safety minister says belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of hunters or sport shooters The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Will new submarines honour Canada’s NATO commitment to increase its defence spending? Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced at the recent NATO summit that Canada would be purchasing up to 12 conventionally powered submarines. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024
Canada's defense investment in the Arctic puts it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024
Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Canada says it is confident Israel not behind deadly blast at Gaza hospital Analysis by Canadian Forces Intelligence Command finds blast more likely caused by an errant rocket fired from Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023
Canada accuses China of ‘dangerous’ interception of its military plane over international waters Fighter jets of China’s People’s Liberation Army also drops multiple flares in path of Canadian plane The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
We have a responsibility to defend our citizens, says Canada’s defence minister amid Nijjar row Blair’s statement comes amid nosedive in India-Canada diplomatic ties over killing of Sikh leader The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
"Resolve issue through dialogue" says Indian community in Canada amidst strained ties The Indian Community in Canada is concerned over the recent strain in relations between the two countries following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’ allegations regarding the Indian government’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Canada’s Defence Minister describes relationship with India ‘important’ Canada's Def. Min. Blair terms rel. with India "important" & will pursue Indo-Pacific strategy while investigating Sikh separatist leader's killing. India rejected allegations & expelled Canadian diplomat. Canada seeks deeper trade, defence & immigration ties with India.
The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023 Trudeau pays tribute to firefighter, 19, killed battling Canada wildfires Devyn Gale killed while tackling British Columbia blaze as wildfires continue to rage across country with little reprieve
WEKU · Jun 8, 2023 When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as wildfires burn in Canada. Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.
The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023 ‘Is there life on Mars?’ Americans react as cities choke in smoke haze As some of the US's biggest cities choked in a haze of bushfire smoke, sparking health fears and alarm, social media has also lit up.
The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023 Millions of people forced indoors as wildfire haze smothers US cities Major US cities including New York are choking under a dangerous blanket of smoke from hundreds of wildfires raging in Canada.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Wildfires prompt hazy skies, air quality warnings in Canada, US Officials warn of high levels of air pollution as hundreds of blazes burn across Canada in record start to fire season.
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023 Canada wildfires spread to new areas, prompting more evacuations About 10,000 people have been ordered to leave a city in Quebec, amid hundreds of fires burning across the country.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Wildfires spread in eastern Canada, forcing evacuations in coastal Quebec Some 10,000 residents in coastal Quebec were forced to evacuate homes on Friday as wildfires engulf more Canadian provinces, in what is emerging as one of the worst starts to the forest fire season.
Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023 Canada facing ‘deeply concerning’ wildfire season: Official With 82 blazes burning out of control, Canada confronts a record early wildfire season, scorching 2.7 million hectares.
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 Canada's military and US firefighters to aid Nova Scotia's wildfire fight Canada's government is sending the military to the Eastern province of Nova Scotia on Thursday to help tackle wildfires, and more U.S. firefighters will come to battle the early summer blazes, the minister responsible for emergencies said.
Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023 Trudeau visits military personnel fighting Alberta wildfires Widespread blazes mark an intense start to wildfire season in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta.