The Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Colonel Tim Grubb assumed the post of Chairman of the NATO Nations Military Police Chiefs' Committee at a brief ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic. The ceremony concluded the committee's annual meeting. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said this appointment speaks to the integral part Canada plays in … Read more
The Canadian Forces are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the appointment of the first Judge Advocate General and the delivery of legal services to the Canadian military by Canadian officers. On October 1, 1911, Colonel Henry Smith was appointed Canada's first JAG. One hundred years later, more than 200 Regular and Reserve Force military lawyers … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) met with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon E. Panetta, for their first bilateral meeting since Panetta took office in July 2011. During the bilateral meeting with Panetta, MacKay discussed UN mandated NATO led missions in Libya and Afghanistan, as well as Canada-U.S. bilateral defence cooperation. The full … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) addressed the Canadian Association of Defence and Securities Industries, highlighting the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to strengthening cooperation with Canadian industry. Fantino said the government is committed to strengthening delivery of new equipment at the best price for taxpayers, with the best benefits for Canadian … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) saluted 15 intrepid voyageurs as they began their journey down the Rideau Canal to the Royal Military College of Canada, in Kingston, ON. The group is raising money for the Danny McLeod Athletic Endowment Fund, which supports varsity athletics at RMCC, through the RMC Club of Canada … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said this year marks the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the first major military campaign to be contested entirely in the air. MacKay said the airmen and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force continue to demonstrate the bravery, skill and determination shown by the … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) concluded his three-day visit to New Zealand where he held multiple bilateral meetings on Asia-Pacific defence issues and defence transformation. MacKay said regularized contact between Canada and New Zealand increases the ability to affect meaningful defence reform and ultimately better the security of the two countries. The … Read more
Chief of the Defence Staff General Walt Natynczyk conducted a three-day visit to Moscow from September 13th to 15th with his Russian counterpart, Army General Nikolay Yegorovich Makarov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation / First Deputy Minister of Defence and General of the Army. The purpose of … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) concluded a three-day visit in Australia, during which he held bilateral meetings with his counterpart and other Australian ministers. While in Australia, MacKay met his counterpart, Australian Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, and … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued a statement to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11. MacKay said 10 years ago, a calm and clear September morning was shattered by senseless acts that took the lives of thousands of innocent men, women and children. MacKay said Canadians remember the calamity and confusion on … Read more
