Section: Ottawa Citizen (Canada)
Russia conducting military surveillance flight over Canada
Russia is conducting a military monitoring mission over Canada this week, despite strained relations and a suspension of military co-operation between the two countries because of the crisis in Ukraine. The observation flight is being conducted under the auspices of the Treaty on Open Skies, which was signed by Canada, the United States, Russia...
Canada’s military mission to support Ukraine fades into the background
By David Pugliese Defence Watch A little more than a month ago, the Canadian military mission to support NATO and send a message to Russia over its actions in Ukraine was front and centre with the Canadian government as well as the news media. It was also front and centre with the U.S. Now it has faded into the background. Defence Minister Rob...
Canadian fighter jets intercept Russian military airplane
Two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets based out of Lithuania intercepted a Russian military aircraft as it flew over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday morning. Officials say the Canadian fighters identified the aircraft as a Russian AN-26 transport plane, then shadowed it for about 10 minutes as it travelled through international airspace from one Russian port...
Cohen: Iraq’s political pitfalls for Liberals and Conservatives
Foreign policy does not matter much in Canada, particularly in national elections. Middle power, smart power or principal power, we rarely give foreign policy the weight of domestic policy, let alone make it a ballot question. But Canada’s involvement in the campaign against ISIL in Iraq could well become an issue next year. Or, at a...
Muslims celebrate Islam’s biggest holiday as million near end of pilgrimage
By Mokhtar Shehata and Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press MINA, Saudi Arabia — Muslims around the world celebrated the start of Islam’s biggest holiday on Saturday as more than 2 million pilgrims took part in one of the final rites of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims...
Letters: Canadian combat mission
An unwinnable war Re: Tories can’t assume public will support Iraq mission, Oct. 3. The Conservative government has denied the military new equipment and abused the veterans. Now, that same government plans to commit the military with outdated equipment for combat in an unwinnable war of unknown duration. The only sure result will be more...
Don’t believe the Putin lie, Canada
It’s frightening that some Canadians support President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine rather than Canada’s values of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, be it in the media or in public demonstrations like the one planned for Parliament Hill on Saturday. Russia’s war of terror — Crimea annexation, ethnic...
New NATO chief backs off tough talk, hopes for improved relations with Russia
NATO’s new secretary-general struck a more conciliatory tone on Russia, saying there’s a chance now for improved relations between Moscow and the West, the Associated Press reported. More from that article: “We see opportunity in the cease-fire, which has now been established in the eastern part of Ukraine, but we also see violations...
Russia to sue French shipbuilder over failure to deliver Mistral-class ship
Russia is preparing legal action against France over the country’s halt in the delivery of the Mistral-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) Vladivostok , Russian sources have told IHS Jane’s. More from that defence magazine’s article: “We hope that despite the repeated statements of the French party concerning the possible...
Diplomatica: Taiwanese envoy urges ministerial visits
The last time a federal minister visited Taiwan in an official capacity was 17 years ago, when then-industry minister John Manley went. No Canadian prime minister has yet visited the island democracy, in spite of close trade and cultural ties. Taiwan’s new representative or de facto ambassador in Canada, Bruce J. D. Linghu, made the...
