The federal government would still be looking at a fleet of 72 to 88 U.S.-made F-35s, even if it moves forward with Saab's Gripen, sources tell CBC News. Several sources said Ottawa is exploring a purchase of 72 Gripens, which would create up to 9,000 jobs and would be the largest industrial project in Canada.

Canadian military personnel must from now on proactively disclose any "emotional, romantic, sexual or family relationship" that involve people of different rank, seniority, position or experience.

The government of Canada wants to quickly acquire half a dozen new "flying radars" — officially called Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft — at a cost of more than $5 billion.

Senior executives from Lockheed Martin will be in Quebec on Tuesday to confirm that they plan to service Canada's F-35 aircraft at the L3Harris facilities in Mirabel that are currently used to maintain the CF-18 fleet.

The Canada Revenue Agency has paid out another $5-million refund to a single taxpayer, this time to a B.C. businesswoman, despite what it now alleges was a bogus return that included "illogical" and "falsified" information.

The House of Commons public safety committee is planning an inquiry this spring to examine "systemic discrimination and organizational culture" within Canada's border agency.

Swedish company Saab says it's hoping to partner with the federal government and Canadian businesses to develop systems for the next generation of aerial warfare as it pursues deals to supply Ottawa with new aircraft.

Harassment cases in the federal government more often involve managers or people in positions of authority than in several parts of the private sector, according to the latest figures published by the government.

A series of reports into cases of sexual harassment raise questions about the workplace culture at the Canada Border Services Agency, where internal investigations found inappropriate comments were tolerated and filing official complaints was discouraged.

An association of federal judges is asking the government to refer a dispute related to their compensation directly to the Supreme Court, according to a letter obtained by Radio-Canada.