Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) introduced Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act). The legislation was originally proposed as Bill C-66 but was terminated with the prorogation of Parliament in January 2025. The full release is available online. Contact alice.hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet with United States’ Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. They discussed the long-standing bilateral defence relationship and close military-to-military cooperation between Canada and the United States. The full release is available online. Contact alice.hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today we mark the 85th Anniversary of the historic Battle of Britain during the Second World War and honour all the heroes who fought valiantly to protect Great Britain from invasion. From July to October 1940, the Battle … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “On this 7th annual Military Family Day, we honour not only Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, but their spouses, children, parents, siblings, and loved ones who stand steadfastly by their side. While a CAF member makes the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada, so too do military … Read more
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and industry partner SkyAlyne welcomed the first two CT-102B Astra II (Grob G120 TP) Basic Flight Training aircraft at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport. The two planes are being ferried from Germany, where they were manufactured, to their home at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sask. The full release is … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) participated in the 30th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. McGuinty reiterated Canada’s unwavering support to Ukraine, and highlighted Canada’s latest allocated funding of military aid, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) in Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 24. The Minister also … Read more
Warrant Officer George Hohl, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who had been missing since September 2 was located deceased on September 5. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Lieutenant General Steve Boivin, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command, issued a statement: “A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia has been reported missing since September 2, 2025, with investigation and search efforts ongoing. Warrant Officer George Hohl, a Vehicle Technician from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton, Alta., is deployed as part of the … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces issued a statement regarding Canada’s participation in a multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with Australia, the Philippines, and the United States in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone: “The naval and air force units of participating nations operated together, enhancing our interoperability and cooperation. The MCA was conducted in a manner that is consistent … Read more
The Department of National Defence (DND) announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Defence Team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada’s maritime security. The Government of Canada has also proposed expanding the CCG’s services to include maritime security activities under Bill C-2, Strong Borders Act, which is currently before Parliament. With this, the CCG will … Read more
