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25.08.2021 / 18:47

Canada ‘racing against the clock’ as Biden defies pleas to extend Afghan evacuation

Afghanistan, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed Wednesday, which means Canada will have to “draw down” its own troops by that time, too.“We would have liked to have stayed beyond the 31st deadline, but as you know this decision has been made by the Americans,” Sajjan said.“We will try to evacuate as many people until that time comes” U.S. sticking to Aug.

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Canadian military flight evacuates 500 people from Kabul as Taliban hardens deadline

Canadian military flight has evacuated more than 500 people from Kabul as the Taliban harden the deadline for the international air bridge operating out of the airport.Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a tweet on Tuesday that more than 500 people were on board a Canadian military aircraft that flew out of the embattled capital city on Monday night.Yesterday, a @RCAF_ARC evacuation flight departed Kabul with over 500 people on board. Our @CanadianForces will continue working hard at the Kabul airport to evacuate Canadians and vulnerable Afghans.

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Canada to speed up processing of Afghan refugees as evacuations ramp up: minister

Afghanistan to quickly evacuate as many approved people as possible, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday.Mendicino made the remarks as Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed that the first Canadian plane full of Afghan refugees took 188 people out of the Kabul airport Thursday night.In an interview with The Canadian Press, Mendicino said his department is ramping up processing Afghan refugees by adding resources to the operation.

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House of Commons censure vote targets Sajjan over handling of military misconduct allegations

The Conservatives have filed a motion targeting Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, due to his handling of sexual misconduct allegations in the military. Mercedes Stephenson explains what the censure vote actually means for Sajjan, and how he’s responding to the condemnation and criticism.

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Commander of Special Forces to be replaced ‘immediately,’ CAF chief of defence staff says

Canadian Armed Forces’ acting chief of the defence staff says he has directed the commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command to leave his post “immediately.” The statement comes following reports that the commander wrote a character reference for another service member who had been convicted of six criminal counts, including sexual assault.In a statement issued Sunday, Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre said Maj-Gen. Peter Dawe will leave the position and command will immediately be turned over to BGen Steve Boivin.Bovin currently serves as the force’s deputy commander.

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‘We need to do better’: Sajjan pledges swift action on military sexual misconduct Pt. 2

This week on ‘The West Block,’ defence minister Harjit Sajjan defends his government’s move to launch yet another external review into military sexual misconduct.

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Sajjan defends Liberal handling of military misconduct as committee shuts down probe

When asked why the Liberals voted to shut down a defence committee probe into allegations of high-level sexual misconduct in the Canadian Forces, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said on Monday that he and the government “will not stand for any form of sexual misconduct” and that they will “take strong action on this.”

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Second parliamentary committee looks into military sexual misconduct

In light of high-profile allegations against senior military members, a second parliamentary committee is now investigating the treatment of women in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Trudeau says his office knew in 2018 a Vance allegation was passed to officials

Justin Trudeau says his office knew back in 2018 that Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan had passed an allegation against Gen. Jonathan Vance to the Privy Council Office.But Trudeau says he only learned the details through recent news reports.“In 2018 my office was aware of the minister’s direction to the ombudsman,” Trudeau said during a heated opening exchange in question period that saw him face repeated questions on the matter.“But my office and I learned of the details of the allegation through news reports in recent months.”He repeated the admission in response to another question shortly after.“After the defence ombudsman received a complaint, the minister directed him to independent officials who could investigate.

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Senior naval officer was threatened after reporting McDonald allegation: sources

Art McDonald in February but was redirected and told to report the concern elsewhere, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter.And sources tell Global News the officer has received anonymous telephone threats warning that his career is now in jeopardy since he took action. A source with direct knowledge of the matter says Lt.-Cmdr.

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Canada’s chief of defence staff to step aside amid CFNIS investigation, defence minister says

Canada’s Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced late Wednesday that the country’s new Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Art McDonald, who took on the role last month, has stepped aside from his post as an investigation is conducted by the force’s national investigation service. Mercedes Stephenson reports on what we know so far.

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Canada’s chief of defence staff to step aside amid CFNIS investigation: defence minister

Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Art McDonald has stepped aside from his post while an investigation is conducted by the force’s national investigation service.In a statement released late Wednesday evening, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) is investigating McDonald.The CFNIS is the investigative arm of the Canadian military police.It was not immediately clear what the investigation was in regards to.Global News has reached out to the Department of National Defence to determine the nature of the investigation, but did not immediately hear back.Below is my statement in regards to Admiral Art McDonald.

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Canada’s defence minister won’t say if he told PM, cabinet about Vance allegations in 2018

Harjit Sajjan refused to say whether he told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or his cabinet of allegations of inappropriate behaviour levelled at former chief of defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance after he was alerted to the military chief’s alleged behaviour in 2018.During an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Sajjan said he was unable to discuss what was said between him and an ombudsman in 2018 for confidentiality reasons, adding that he didn’t want to “undermine” the trust of the women who had already come forward with allegations.

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Canada’s military police to investigate into Vance allegations

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) is now launching an investigation into the allegations of inappropriate behaviour against former chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance.

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Military police say they are opening an investigation into Vance allegations

Jonathan Vance.Global News can also confirm the female subordinate who says she had an intimate relationship with Vance while he was chief of defence staff had asked to meet with military police earlier in the day.“We can confirm the CFNIS is investigating this matter,” said a spokesperson for the military.“In order to preserve the integrity of the investigative process, no additional information can be provided at this time.”The move comes after Global News reported that Vance — who was appointed by the former Conservative government — is facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour and that the Canadian Forces Ombudsman shared concerns about Vance with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan‘s office in 2018.Government sources told Global News on

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More military support heading to Manitoba’s Shamattawa First Nation

COVID-19.Defense minister Harjit Sajjan says a request for more Canadian Armed Forces personnel has been approved as the community in northern Manitoba struggles with extremely high transmission of the virus.We’re increasing the existing support by providing @CanadianForces medical personnel and more to assist Shamattawa First Nation in their response to #COVID19. We will help where and when we are needed.

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Defence minister confirms Canada stopped training Chinese military amid media reports

Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said during Thursday’s Question Period that the government doesn’t train Chinese military personnel on Canadian soil anymore after media reports released show that Canada proceeded with a training program against the chief of the defence staff’s recommendations, as well as “Five Eyes” security concerns.

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Canadian soldiers no longer training Chinese troops, defence minister says

Harjit Sajjan has confirmed Canadian soldiers are no longer training members of the Chinese military, amid scrutiny following a report that senior civil servants opposed a decision last year to stop training activities with the regime.A report by The Globe and Mail on Thursday cited documents mistakenly released under access to information laws which said Global Affairs Canada pushed back at the decision by Chief of Defence Staff Gen.

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Feds not planning to cut military spending to rein in deficit amid coronavirus: Sajjan

Harjit Sajjan is dismissing suggestions the federal government is planning to take an axe to military spending as it seeks to get the federal deficit under control during COVID-19.Sajjan made the comments in an interview with The Canadian Press amid fears the Liberals will look to the defence budget to rein in what is now projected to be a $343-billion deficit due to the pandemic.

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Canada extends help for UN peacekeeping missions despite losing Security Council seat

United Nations peacekeeping missions for another year despite losing its bid for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council.Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office confirmed the continued deployment of a CC-130 Hercules in support of UN missions in Africa on Sunday, ending months of speculation about the fate of the mission.“The Canadian Armed Forces are playing an important role in transporting critical supplies and personnel to support the UN in the region,” Sajjan’s spokesman Todd Lane said in a statement to The Canadian Press.“We understand the importance of Canada working with our international allies and partners like the United Nations, which is why we have renewed Canadian Armed Forces support for an additional year.” UN demands

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COMMENTARY: Trudeau and Sajjan should keep troops at Quebec’s long-term care homes

A highly critical report published by the influential La Presse news site quoted Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan as being “fiercely” opposed to Quebec Premier François Legault’s appeal for help. It said that as the result of Ottawa’s refusal to continue helping the province, which has been hit far harder by the coronavirus than any other, it would have to quickly come up with “a Plan B” to deal with the crisis, which is largely concentrated in homes for the elderly.

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CF Snowbirds crash: Defence Minister Sajjan offers condolences to family of Capt. Jenn Casey

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan offered his condolences to the family of Capt. Jenn Casey, who was killed in the crash of a CF Snowbirds jet in Kamloops, B.C. on Sunday.

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Canada’s defence minister visits growing memorial to fatal Snowbird crash in Kamloops, B.C.

Canada’s minister of defence offered condolences and thanked both first responders and members of the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds while visiting a growing memorial to Sunday’s deadly plane crash.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Over 1600 troops deployed to long-term care homes in Ontario, Quebec

Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said Thursday that there are more than 1600 armed forces personnel helping out in long-term care homes in Ontario and Quebec.

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Coronavirus: Over 1,000 CAF members sent to Quebec long-term care homes, more to come by mid-May

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says as of Thursday, the Canadian Armed Forces will have 1,020 personnel committed to 20 long-term care homes in Quebec.

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‘This is a war’: Military prepares for fight against coronavirus pandemic

When 40 Canadian Rangers swung into action in northern Quebec this week to set up heated tents for COVID-19 screening and conduct other tasks in their local communities due to the pandemic, they formed the most visible military response to the crisis to date.

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Manitoba First Nations want military help with coronavirus preparations

Some Manitoba First Nations are asking for military help to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.

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24,000 Canadian military members ready to respond — if asked — to COVID-19 crisis

The federal government has mobilized 24,000 members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including reservists and Canadian Rangers, to help provincial and municipal authorities who may need support during the novel coronavirus pandemic with everything from delivering supplies to assisting civilian authorities enforcing quarantine orders.

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