The federal Conservatives have taken the wraps off a portion of their plan for defence — specifically defending the Far North.

Conservative Leader cites need to counter growing threats from Russia and China, as well as desire to maintain good relations with United States

A Conservative government would build a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay for it by "dramatically cutting" Canada's foreign aid budget, party leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday in Iqaluit. Speaking at a press conference,