The Latest Breaking News from Anita Anand

Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S.Korea for more

Canada has asked South Korea to supply it with artillery rounds, Seoul said on Monday, apparently to "backfill" supplies that Ottawa has sent to Ukraine, upping pressure on South Korea to provide - at least indirectly - lethal aid in the war.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

Canada buys ammunition from U.S. to send to Ukraine - defense minister

Canada has purchased 20,000 artillery rounds of NATO standard ammunition for Ukraine to support it in its defense against Russia's invasion, Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: Mariupol plant conditions dire – Mayor

The mayor of Mariupol says those hiding at the steel plant are running out of food, water and medicine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2022

Ukraine war highlights the Canadian military's urgent need for a lifeline

The Liberals have ignored the historic opportunity the war in Ukraine is presenting Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand to revitalize Canada’s military.

The Conversation · Apr 12, 2022

Canada's former top soldier pleads guilty to obstruction of justice charge

Canada's former top soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one charge of obstruction of justice in connection with his behavior during a probe into accusations of inappropriate behavior with two female subordinates, his lawyer said.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Canada's defense minister to set 'aggressive' defense spending options

Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday she would lay out "aggressive options" for defense spending amid the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Canada, at NATO, says Russia has a choice between de-escalation and sanctions

Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday that Canada was ready to join the West in imposing economic sanctions on Russia if Moscow sent troops into Ukraine, saying that the Kremlin had a choice to make between de-escalation and punitive measures.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2022

Canada to deploy up to 400 personnel to support forces in Ukraine

Canada will deploy up to 400 personnel in total to assist the Ukrainian military and 60 of them will be deploying in the next several days, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said during a news conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Dynamite News · Jan 27, 2022