Wayne Eyre

• Canada needs more ‘urgency’ in rebuilding its military: ex-defence chief

  The Carney government needs to move quickly to invest in armed forces before it loses 'social licence' to do so, former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre says.

  Politics

  Sep 28
  
• Ex-military chief welcomes defence boost amid growing ‘chaos’ around world

  Retired general Wayne Eyre says the 'sheer number of conflicts and wars around the world' has made the the need for Canada to invest in its national defence ever more critical.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2025
  
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• Canada can no longer be ‘naive’ about the ‘real’ threats it faces: defence chief

  Gen. Wayne Eyre said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the Canadian military is on the "upswing," but that growth is still "not fast enough" to face the global threat environment.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2024
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• The West Block Transcript – Episode 40, Season 13

  The chief of the defence staff has said our military is not ready. As he prepares to say goodbye, we’ll get his candid assessment on the state of the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2024
• Gen. Wayne Eyre, Canada’s defence chief, will retire this summer

  The announcement of Gen. Wayne Eyre's plan to retire this summer comes after he has raised concerns about the readiness of the Canadian military to meet current threats.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2024
• Blair pushing PMO, Finance for more defence spending ahead of mini budget

  If Canada were to be embroiled in a major conflict, the military would run out of ammunition within “days,” according to the country's chief of defence staff.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
• Military ‘wrestling’ with Ottawa’s push to axe $1B from budget

  Canada’s top solider says he is 'wrestling' with the fact Ottawa has asked the Department of National Defence to cut roughly $1 billion from its budget.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2023
• Canada’s military training ‘not for sale,’ minister says after top brass warning

  Gen. Wayne Eyre warned that sharing even unclassified information could harm the country, saying unauthorized disclosures could have severe consequence for Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Military sexual misconduct complaints can now go to human rights commission

  Going forward, Canadian Armed Forces members will be able to submit sexual misconduct or harassment complaints directly to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
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• Who will be this year’s Calgary Stampede parade marshal?

  Hansen will be the first Canadian to orbit the moon as part of the historic Artemis II mission.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023