Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan

Canadian Military Drawdown Will Begin Before Aug. 31 American Deadline: Sajjan

OTTAWA—The Canadian military will begin wrapping up its mission at Kabul airport ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline the United States set for ending the mission, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan ...

August 25, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Here Are the Key Players in the Military’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal

OTTAWA—Two House of Commons committees continue to probe the Liberal government’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against senior ...

April 23, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Sajjan Called to Testify Again in Commons Probe of Forces Misconduct Claims

OTTAWA—The Trudeau government and Opposition Conservatives marked International Women's Day on Monday by trading barbs and accusations over ...

March 8, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Ex Ombudsman Says He Told Defence Minister About Vance Allegations in 2018

OTTAWA—Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne told a parliamentary committee Wednesday that he informed Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan of ...

March 3, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Military Reeling as New Defence Chief Steps Aside Amid Allegations of Misconduct

OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is reeling after news defence chief Admiral Art McDonald is being investigated for misconduct, ...

February 25, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Canada Expected to Face Pressure to Reverse Withdrawal, Send Troops to Iraq

OTTAWA—Canada is expected to face pressure this week to reverse a recent drawdown of troops from Iraq as ...

February 17, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Military Base Housing Canadian Troops Attacked as US-Iraq Tensions Escalate

OTTAWA—Canadian troops risk being caught in the middle of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iraq, even as ...

October 1, 2020BY The Canadian Press