Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press

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Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

OTTAWA - The Governor General's office has expressed its "deep regret" over having granted one of Canada's highest civilian honours, decades ago, to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. - Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan wiped away tears Monday morning when military prosecutors withdrew the final charge against him, bringing an end to the case.

Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut

Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut

OTTAWA - The country's top soldier and outside experts say that finding almost $1 billion in savings in the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities, although the defence minister insisted Friday the budget is not...

Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan

Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. - The complainant in the court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan has told the court she believes he wrote a poor performance report for her while they were deployed together because she refused his invitation to have a...

Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

Military's key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. - The complainant in the court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan has told the court she believes he wrote a poor performance report for her while they were deployed together because she refused his invitation to have a...

Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

Defence, prosecutors argue over email evidence in Lt.-Gen. Whelan court martial

OTTAWA - The military judge overseeing a court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan said he was "annoyed" by delays Tuesday that prevented him from hearing any evidence from the woman at the centre of the case.

Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

Military drops sexual misconduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. - The military has dropped a charge related to alleged sexual misconduct against Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel in 2021 after the allegations were made.

Jewish group demands apology after MPs honoured man who fought for Nazis

Jewish group demands apology after MPs honoured man who fought for Nazis

OTTAWA - Several Jewish advocacy organizations condemned members of Parliament on Sunday for giving a standing ovation to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.