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A vehicle crosses an empty street in Khartoum, Sudan, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, as gunfire and heavy artillery fire continued despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country's two top generals. File photo by The Associated Press/Marwan Ali

Canada moves Sudan evacuation operations to port city as conflict rages

Canada is relocating its efforts to get stranded Canadians out of Sudan from the capital to a distant port city as violence continues to escalate between the country's army and a powerful paramilitary group.

By David Fraser | News, Politics | May 1st 2023

Justin Trudeau,

Trudeau says Canada will conduct airlifts out of Sudan, has two ships off its coast

A Canadian effort is underway to conduct airlifts out of Sudan and two military vessels have arrived off its coast, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as the government looked for a fragile ceasefire to help evacuation efforts in the embattled East African country.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | April 26th 2023

HMCS Glace Bay in Halifax Harbour during the ship's homecoming in Halifax on Friday, March 31, 2023. File photo by The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese

Defence Department expecting clarity the cost of new warship fleet later this year

The Defence Department's procurement chief is hoping to have a better sense by the end of the year as to how much Canada will have to pay to build a new fleet of warships for the Royal Canadian Navy.

By Lee Berthiaume | News, Politics | April 21st 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the media on Feb. 12, 2023, in Ottawa before boarding a flight to the Yukon after ordering the take down of an unidentified object that violated Canadian airspace. Photo by The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle

What the heck was flying over Canada?

The unidentified flying object shot down over Yukon this weekend will undoubtedly be one of the main topics of discussion between Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two meet in Whitehorse for previously scheduled talks.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | February 13th 2023

Aerial photo shows the destruction in Hatay city centre, southern Turkey, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Photo by The Associated Press/IHA

Canadian assessment team heads to Turkey as earthquake rescue efforts close

Canada deployed a disaster assessment team to Turkey on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the wake of a devastating earthquake that's killed thousands, as the federal government faced criticism that the window to help with rescue efforts was closing.

By Tyler Griffin & Jessica Smith | News, Politics | February 9th 2023

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Canada sends military plane to skies above Haiti as gang violence escalates

Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | February 6th 2023

Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, holds a media availability on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on December 13, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Ukraine asks for battle tanks after Canada sends 200 armoured vehicles

Defence Minister Anita Anand used a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, to announce that Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the country’s defence against Russian invaders.

By Lee Berthiaume | News, Politics | January 19th 2023

Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, holds a media availability on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on December 13, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Ottawa sends another 200 Canadian-made armoured vehicles to Ukraine

Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the defence of Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced during a surprise visit to the embattled country on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

By Lee Berthiaume | News, Politics | January 18th 2023

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador walks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he arrives at the National Palace for the North American Leaders Summit on Jan. 10, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Trudeau meets with Mexico's Obrador on final day of North American summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to meet one-on-one with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador today, January 11, 2023, as he wraps up his time at the North American Leaders' Summit.

By James McCarten | News, Politics | January 11th 2023

Joe Biden and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador listen to Justin Trudeau speak during a joint news conference at the North American Leaders Summit on, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. File photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO announces at 'Three Amigos' meeting

Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden tied up a pair of bilateral loose ends on Tuesday, January 10, 2023: one for Canadians who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border, the other for a certain U.S. president who has yet to do so.

By James McCarten | News, US News | January 11th 2023

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