Defence minister sidesteps watchdog's call to compensate military's eyes and ears in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Bill Blair is dismissing calls from his department’s watchdog to offer immediate compensation, and physical ...
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Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn't commit
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada could hit its NATO defence spending target within just a few years if need be but ...
Blair says Canada could ‘absolutely' achieve 2% NATO target in 2 years
Defence Minister Bill Blair says it could take ‘as much as two years to get to that level of capability.’ Prime Minister ...
Defence minister accelerates 2% NATO spending timeline to 2027 amid pressure from Trump
Facing U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing criticism of Canada's military spending, Defence Minister Bill Blair says it's ...
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Bill Blair's former chief of staff rejects claims of political motive behind 54-day warrant delay
Former Public Safety Minister Bill Blair's chief of staff denied Wednesday that she delayed the signing of a Canadian Security and Intelligence Service warrant application because it could have ...
EDITORIAL: Time for straight take on NATO funding
When it comes to Canada meeting its NATO obligation to spend 2% of GDP on defence, it looks like we’re being played for ...
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Carney secures three more ministerial endorsements
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday, with Defence Minister Bill ...
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Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn’t commit
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada could hit its NATO defence spending target within just a few years if need be but didn’t commit to doing so. NATO members have all committed to ...