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Four soldiers killed and dozens injured after a fast moving fire and blast at the Alberta training base have prompted a wide ranging military and police inquiry, local vigils and national questions about training safety and preparedness.
The federal government announced funding to expand Xona Space Systems Canada in Montreal, aiming to strengthen Canada’s positioning, navigation and timing capabilities, create skilled jobs and bolster the domestic defence and space supply chain.
An apparent training incident triggered an explosion and rapidly spreading blaze at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026. Federal and provincial officials confirmed multiple fatalities, dozens of injuries and an ongoing emergency response as communities and hospitals in eastern Alberta cope with the aftermath.
The federal government is advancing legislation to convert the Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, a change Ottawa says could speed military buys and expand domestic defence production. Industry leaders warn the move could ease procurement but raise new questions about oversight and transparency.