The Department of National Defence said that National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) participated in a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Defence Ministers on June 8 and 9 in Brussels, Belgium. The department said the discussion's main focus was NATO's mission in support of the international community's objectives in Libya. MacKay said … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) issued the following statement marking 2011 Canadian Forces Day. MacKay said Canadian Forces Day is celebrated every year to honour the men and women of the Canadian Forces and recognize their contributions for peace and security at home and abroad. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Department of National Defence announced that the Canadian Forces completed a 24-hour operation that evacuated the remaining residents of Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake in Northern Saskatchewan because wild fires were threatening their safety. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said the men and women of the Canadian Forces are committed to … Read more
The Department of National Defence announced that the Canadian Forces Liaison Council presented the Ninth Biennial National Employer Support Awards to 17 organizations from across Canada. The organizations were recognized for their outstanding support of Canadian Forces Reserve members. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-8893.
Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett was appointed as the first female Chief, Reserves and Cadets, replacing Major-General Dennis Tabbernor upon his retirement from the Canadian Forces. Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, presided over the ceremony at National Defence Headquarters. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) offered his congratulations to Rear-Admiral Bennett … Read more
One Canadian Forces member was found dead from non-combat related wounds at approximately 5:30 a.m. local Kandahar time on May 27, 2011 at Forward Operating Base Zangabad, located 45 kilometres southwest of Kandahar Airfield. Bombardier Karl Manning, from 5e Regiment d'artillerie legere du Canada based at CFB Valcartier, Quebec serving as a member of the … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that the Canadian Forces flood-mitigation operation in support of the Province of Manitoba has come to a close. MacKay said that Operation Lustre involved more that 1,800 Regular and Reserve personnel from the Navy, Army, and Air Force who assisted Provincial authorities in preventing and mitigating … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that the first interim maritime helicopter, the CH-148 Cyclone, arrived at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, on May 13, 2011 to support training of Canadian Forces aircrew and technicians for the Maritime Helicopter Project. MacKay said the arrival of this helicopter demonstrates progress with Maritime Helicopter … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) said the Canadian Forces doubled the number of its personnel and equipment in the Monteregie region in order to assist the people in the flooded areas. The Canadian Forces are there to respond immediately should the floodwaters of the Richelieu River cause damage to the dikes, or … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) made a statement about the Canadian Forces' flood relief efforts in Quebec. McKay said that he is proud of the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by the members of the Canadian Forces, who had equipment in Monteregie within eight hours of receiving a request from the Province of … Read more
