Oct 27, 2021 · Anand, a former law professor and expert in corporate governance, was first elected to Parliament barely two years ago with a lengthy resume but no military experience. But the lack of a...

From 2021 to 2023, while serving as minister of national defence, Anand led Canada's efforts to provide military aid to Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, sought to reform the culture in the Canadian Armed Forces following a series of sexual misconduct scandals, and made efforts to reform and strengthen Canada's military ...

Jul 27, 2023 · Then-defence minister Anita Anand, left, meets the Canada-led multinational NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group at the Adazi military base in Riga, Latvia, on July 10. Photo by Gints...

Apr 28, 2022 · On behalf of CSIS, I am delighted to welcome the Honorable Anita Anand, the Canadian minister of national defence, for what I know will be a phenomenal conversation on Canada’s defense priorities, and some of the critical issues with which it’s grappling today.

Jul 28, 2023 · A reworking of the Liberal government’s defence policy update is underway after the document proposed by National Defence and Anita Anand was deemed to be unrealistic, according to multiple...

Jun 7, 2022 · Anand has made her first visit to Trenton, about 170 kilometres east of Toronto, to announce the imminent deployment of 100 military personnel to Poland to provide humanitarian help to...

Nov 13, 2023 · Canada’s continuing response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on our military readiness, the need for the CAF to replace donated equipment, and the CAF’s challenges in recruiting and retaining troops, were some of the many topics raised in …

Apr 28, 2024 · Anita Anand has been trying to change that. Ensuring people of all backgrounds feel accepted and heard no matter the venue is a mission that has followed her at every stage in her life and...

Oct 27, 2021 · The 54-year old Anita Anand will replace a long time Defence Minister of India-Origin Harjit Sajjan, who has been under criticism for his handling of military sexual misconduct.

Oct 26, 2021 · After months of criticism over his handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis, Harjit Sajjan will no longer serve as the minister of national defence – Anita Anand is taking over the...