“Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is suggesting CF-18 fighter jets would make little difference in the war against the Islamic State if Canada doesn’t focus completely on its training mission in Iraq. Sajjan fielded more questions today at the Halifax International Security Forum about the Liberal government’s plans to withdraw the fighter jets…” CTV: Harjit Sajjan says Canada’s…

“Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the quick response of officials in Canada to several bomb threats that caused three planes to be searched in Halifax this week shows how well the country and its partners are able to respond to emerging security incidents. Speaking in Halifax at the conclusion of a three-day international security conference, Sajjan said despite the geographic separation…

“CNN analyst and former hostage David Rohde: Experts at security summit agree the only way to defeat ISIS is to destroy the idea of it. The question is how…” CNN: VIDEO CNN analyst: No consensus on how to defeat ISIS

“The Liberal government’s plan to resettle thousands of Syrian refugees by the new year is one way that Canada is contributing to the fight against the Islamic State, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said Friday.”… “Sajjan was responding to questions about a new poll suggesting just over half of Canadians didn’t support the plan to resettle…

“A senior American security official has suggested it remains to be seen whether China will honour an agreement reached this year on state-sponsored cyberattacks on private businesses…” CTV NEWS: Ending state-sponsored cyberattacks in China’s best interests: U.S. official The Canadian Press

“This weekend’s Halifax International Security Forum has drawn leading security experts from more than 60 countries across the globe, including Canada’s Minister of Veteran Affairs Kent Hehr, Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance. Peter Van Praagh, president of the forum, told CTV News Channel that discussions revolving…

“Combatting the use of social media as a communication, recruiting and fundraising tool in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a hot topic at this weekend’s Halifax International Security Forum.” CBC NEWS: ISIS’s social media use examined at Halifax International Security Forum

“U.S. senators attending a global security meeting in Halifax say they should be able to work out a strategy with Canada as the new Liberal government moves forward with plans to halt aerial bombing of ISIS in the Mideast…” CBC NEWS:  Canada’s ISIS fight stance understood by U.S. senators at Halifax meeting

“Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is participating in an international security forum in Canada where he’ll be talking with U.S. allies about efforts to defeat the Islamic State group. “Murphy is expected to discuss his push to tighten immigration laws, particularly the visa waiver program…argues under current regulations, foreign visitors from any of the 38 participating countries…

“The Canadian government’s decision to increase training for troops on the ground in the fight against ISIS is a key requirement in defeating the terrorist organization, according to American senators at the Halifax International Security Forum…” HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD: U.S. senators in Halifax welcome Canadian pledge to train Iraqi troops Michael Gorman