National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that in response to a request from the Government of Jamaica, Canada is deploying three CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters and 65 Canadian Forces personnel to support the Jamaica Defence Force during the 2011 hurricane season. The request from Jamaica addresses a specific capability gap in the … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued a statement on National Peacekeepers' Day. MacKay said Canada has chosen this day to commemorate the contribution and sacrifice made by our nation's peacekeepers, who for over 60 years have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. The full release … Read more
The National Peacekeepers' Day Remembrance Ceremony was held in Ottawa on August 8, 2011 to mark and honour former and current Canadian Peacekeepers at "Reconciliation," the National Peacekeeping Monument. This years' ceremony was presided over by Reviewing Officer Major-General Jonathan Vance, Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff, and was attended by Canadian Forces Peacekeepers and their … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) issued a statement upon the successful completion of his official visit to Italy from August 1-5, 2011. Fantino said Italy is an important Canadian ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with common defence priorities including the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program and participation in the … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) met with Operational Commander for Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR Lieutenant-General Charles Bouchard in Naples, Italy to receive an operational update on the progression of the ongoing air campaign in Libya. Fantino said he hard work being carried out by Canadian Forces personnel represents Canada's continuing commitment to … Read more
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) and Italian Secretary of State for Defence Guido Crosett reaffirmed Canada and Italy's bilateral defence relationship. The department said Italy is an important Canadian ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with common defence priorities including the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program and participation in the … Read more
The Department of National Defence said the "From the Investigator" initial flight safety report for the November 17, 2010, crash of CF-18 aircraft number CF188789 near Cold Lake, AB, is available on the Air Force Directorate of Flight Safety website. This initial report indicates that the pilot was conducting a night training mission using Night … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced $3.9 million to fund a renovation project that will enhance health care provided to military personnel at 23 Health Services Centre at 17 Wing Winnipeg. MacKay said the improvements will ensure that Canadian Forces personnel in Winnipeg will continue to receive the full spectrum of first-class … Read more
After successfully evacuating more than 3,600 residents from seven northern Ontario communities that had been threatened by wildfires, Canadian Forces airlift is no longer needed as part of the Province of Ontario-led evacuation efforts. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said the Canadian Forces will continue to monitor the situation and be prepared … Read more
The Canadian Forces have evacuated over 500 more Canadians from northern Ontario communities, which continue to be threatened by wildfires. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said the Canadian Forces are working around the clock in incredibly difficult circumstances to help these communities. The number of people evacuated since Wednesday, July 20th has … Read more
