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Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic as concern grows over Snow Dragons' presence

Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. Defence experts warn China’s expanding Arctic presence is testing Canada's already stretched military capabilities.

Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser

Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.

On America's northern border, the threats are not unidirectional

While U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Canada of allowing illegal drugs and traffickers across the border, the reality on the ground appears very different. CBC News recently spent two days with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in and around Detroit.

Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr announced the Canadian government will sell 10 of its used C-130 Hercules aircraft to B.C.-based aerospace company Coulson Aviation, which will convert them into firefighting aircraft.