Seventeen cadets who completed the Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year program celebrated a successful year of training at the Royal Military College of Canada. The Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year program is a one year program at RMCC for Aboriginal youth that focuses on academics, military skills, leadership skills, athletics and cultural awareness. National Defence Minister Peter … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, AB) announced support for the town of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic through the military transport of privately-donated fire-fighting equipment. Las Terrenas was badly damaged in a devastating fire last month and is in … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) joined by Lieutenant-General Andre Deschamps, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, welcomed the air force chiefs and representatives from 18 Western Hemisphere nations, and three observer nations, participating in the 52nd annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs, or CONJEFAMER, in Ottawa. The full release is … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) spoke at the Canadian Orthopaedic Association's Annual Meeting in Ottawa. Addressing the audience of surgical experts and medical professionals from across the country, MacKay paid tribute to Canadian Forces orthopaedic surgeons and thanked the larger health care community for their support to the Canadian Forces. The full … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) extended his congratulations to members of the defence team for their important contribution and participation in the 5th Annual International Stigma Conference organized by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. MadKay said the general health needs and mental health of military personnel are a priority for the … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) announced the procurement of six remote operated vehicles for the Royal Canadian Navy. The small, remotely controlled, underwater robots will be provided by Aurora ROV Systems Ltd. of Lower Sackville, NS, at a cost of approximately $1.66 million. … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) met with Singaporean Minister of Defence, Dr. Ng Eng Hen during a bilateral visit in Singapore. MacKay and Ng met following the International Institute for Strategic Studies regional security dialogue, to discuss Canada's deepening bilateral relationship with Singapore, and Canada's objective of increasing its commitment as a security … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) joined by general Walt Natynczyk, the chief of the Defence Staff, as well as Rob Fonberg, deputy minister of National Defence, participated in the 11th annual International Institute for Strategic Studies regional security dialogue, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore from June 1 to 3. … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued a statement on the occasion of a memorial event held in honour of Canada's first Judge Advocate General. MacKay said Canadians commemorate Canada's first Judge Advocate General (JAG), Major-General Henry Smith by marking his grave with a headstone honouring his place in Canadian military and legal … Read more
On May 29, Canadian Forces Surgeon General Commodore Hans Jung was recognized among the "Top 25 Canadian Immigrants." The people's choice award, rewarded on an annual basis by Canadian Immigrant magazine, recognizes and celebrates the stories and achievements of outstanding Canadian immigrants who have had a positive impact on the country and who serve as … Read more
