Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to renew the Canadian Forces in remarks to members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries. In his speech, Fantino highlighted Canada's ongoing participation in the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program. Fantino said the government has set a budget … Read more
At the request of National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), the Canadian Forces conducted a review of Canadian Forces protocols with regards to ground search and rescue. The legal authority for ground search and rescue, including the response for missing or lost persons, belongs to provincial and territorial governments, and as such, the … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued a statement on the occasion of International Women's Day. MacKay said the Canadian Forces are a world leader in terms of the proportion of women in its military and the areas within which they may serve and the Canadian Forces take pride in being a leader … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued a statement on the 150th Anniversary of Les Voltigeurs de Quebec. MacKay said that he was pleased to recognize the remarkable contribution of this regiment to Canada's proud military history. MacKay added that this momentous anniversary gives all Canadians an opportunity to reflect on the significance … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) received the latest update regarding the continued progress of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter Program during a meeting with program partners. Fantino said that Canada's CF-18s are nearing the end of their usable lives, and the government will ensure Canada's Air Force is properly equipped for … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Chief of the Defence Staff General Walter Natynczyk spoke in Ottawa at the 2012 Conference on Defence and Security, an event hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. MacKay took the opportunity to reflect on some of the major events and operations experienced during his … Read more
On behalf of Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced that ArmorWorks in Kelowna, BC, will benefit from additional work created as a result of the government's contract award to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada for the implementation phase of the Light Armoured Vehicle … Read more
Nine Canadian Forces personnel are safe after evacuating from a CC-130 Hercules aircraft that caught fire during take off while training at the Naval Air Station Key West in the United States, on Feb. 21, 2012. The aircrew successfully conducted an emergency landing after the aircrew noted an onboard fire. Naval Air Station Key West … Read more
On behalf of National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced plans to construct a new armoury to be located in Edmundston, NB. This new facility will provide a 1524 m2 building, which will … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Minister of Defence from the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Thomas de Maiziere announced the location of the new Canadian Forces' European Operational Support Hub at Germany's Koln-Bonn airport. MacKay said that he was very pleased to meet with Minister de Maiziere, and to have the opportunity … Read more
