Bill Blair

Canada's defence minister, Bill Blair, has expressed concern over India's measures, including the suspension of visa services for Canadians, and called on India to fully cooperate in the investigation into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Tensions have risen between India and Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged potential involvement of Indian agents in the killing. India has dismissed the allegations as absurd and motivated. Blair emphasized the importance of the Indo-Canadian population and the need for a successful investigation. He also stated that Canada will continue to pursue partnerships with India.

Canadian defence minister Bill Blair has urged India, Canada to start talking to find a common ground in view of the recent strain in relations, as per report. "I really want [the two countries I love] to start talking. I know once they start talking, once they really want to help their citizens, I'm pretty sure they'll find common ground to make friends," Blair said in an interview which aired on Sunday.

Canada's public safety minister says border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21

Canadian defence minister Bill Blair informed the press on Friday that a Chinese military aircraft discharged flares toward a Canadian helicopter in international waters the previous Sunday. He stated that Ottawa intends to communicate its concerns to Beijing. This marks the second instance within a two-week period where Canada has raised accusations of unsafe conduct by China's air force. In mid-October, Minister Blair reported that a Chinese fighter jet had approached within five meters (approximately 16 feet) of a surveillance aircraft engaged in a United Nations mission.

Sgt Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said a suspect was in custody. He said the man is in his 20s and has had interactions with police in the past. Jang said officials didn't have any information yet about a motive.

The order does not apply to some US nationals, temporary foreign workers approved by the federal government and other select individuals, including diplomats and flight crews.

American aerospace and defence suppliers - 14 of whom are at Aero India - are presenting a broad range of innovative and reliable solutions with the intent of gaining a stronger foothold across the region's growing aerospace market, an official statement from the US consulate general read.

Canada's Defence Minister, Bill Blair, has described the relationship with India as important and expressed Canada's commitment to pursuing partnerships like the Indo-Pacific strategy. Tensions between the two countries escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of being involved in the killing of a Khalistani extremist on Canadian soil.

Canada's understaffed and resource-stretched navy, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), is in a critical state and may fail to meet its force posture and readiness commitments in 2024 and beyond, according to Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee. The navy has not hit its recruitment targets for over a decade. The West Coast fleet is struggling with a shortage of qualified techs, affecting the operation and maintenance of ships. The Liberal government plans to cut C$1 billion from the defense budget, further exacerbating the challenges faced by the armed forces.

Canada banned 324 additional firearm models deemed more suitable for warfare than sport or hunting, intending to donate some to Ukraine. This expands on a 2020 ban and includes an amnesty period for owners. The move, preceding the École Polytechnique tragedy's anniversary, aims to curb gun violence, but faces criticism for impacting licensed owners.

Bearded Sikh officers of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will be able to return to operational duties

Canadian authorities have been slammed for using a secret regulation that "amounted to martial law" to detain protesters at the June G20 meeting.

British PM Tony Blair's closest advisers are working on a timetable that will see him hand over power to Chancellor Gordon Brown next summer.

A minor has been arrested by Mumbai Police for issuing bomb threats to three flights, amid a spike in threats targeting Indian airlines. Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu condemns these acts and calls for increased security measures, including adding hoax threateners to the no-fly list.

A bipartisan group of US senators has urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to formulate a plan to meet Nato's defense spending commitment of 2% of GDP. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Republican Senator Thom Tillis, and 21 other senators signed a letter to Trudeau, emphasizing the importance of reaching the target agreed upon in 2006 and reaffirmed in 2023.

Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens will be exempt from two weeks of quarantine when returning to the country as of July 5.

Over 200 passengers from Air India’s Delhi-Chicago flight, diverted to Iqaluit due to a threat message, have been flown to Chicago by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The original aircraft remains in Iqaluit due to crew duty limitations and will be flown later with the luggage.

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. Funding for enhanced Arctic radar was announced under Trudeau, but the decision to partner with Australia was unveiled Tuesday.

Canada is sending the military to help evacuate and support communities hit by "extreme flooding" after record rainfall on the Pacific coast, the government said Wednesday.