The Latest Breaking News from the Canadian Armed Forces

Canada must consider even unlikely threats — including an American invasion

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has considered the possibility of American military action against Canada, and that the Canadian Armed Forces had examined potential responses.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada advanced the interests of both countries

On Sept. 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary with the aim of reinforcing the partnership between Ukraine and Canada.

The Conversation · Sep 11

Why Canada is effectively shutting down its 70-year peacekeeping legacy

“The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is rebalancing its global operational commitments to better align resources with evolving defence priorities in an increasingly complex security environment. This includes closing Operations KOBOLD, SNOWGOOSE, SOPRANO, and CROCODILE, and reducing its contribution to Operation CALUMET. Approximately 50-60 CAF members currently assigned to these missions…

The Conversation · Aug 17

Canadian Indigenous community told not to consume water after sanitation system fails as evacuations stall

The rural community in northern Ontario is only accessible by air most of the year

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Remembrance Day: How the Canadian Armed Forces could help solve the youth employment crisis

Every year on Remembrance Day, I think about my grandfathers — my American grandfather who flew his Stinson L-5 along the coast of Burma and my Hungarian grandfather who fought in the Second World War.

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025

Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism

This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025

'Hard On The Body': Canadian Troops Train For Arctic Defense

In normal conditions, Canadian Air Force helicopter pilot Jonathan Vokey uses the treeline to gauge his altitude.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2025

Canada PM Carney Announces Deal With Australia To Boost Arctic Radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

Should the Arctic Really Brace for an Invasion from China or Russia?

The people who live there would rather see more housing and maybe some dentists

The Walrus · Nov 20, 2024

Gen. Jennie Carignan Becomes First Female Canadian Military Commander

Gen. Jennie Carignan becomes the first woman to lead the Canadian Armed Forces, marking a historic milestone for gender equality in the military.

Top News · Jul 18, 2024