On behalf of National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), Minister of State (Sport) Gary Lunn (Saanich-Gulf Islands, BC) announced $3.8 million to Ledcor Construction of Victoria, British Columbia, for the construction of a new Canadian Towed Array Sonar System Work Cell at CFB Esquimalt. Call 1-866-377-0811.
National Defence Minister Peter Mackay (Central Nova, NS) announced the establishment of five new Integrated Personnel Support Centres dedicated to the care of ill and injured Canadian Forces personnel, and the wider Canadian Forces family. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2353. The Department of National Defence announced that Canadian Forces has completed its … Read more
National Defence said in a release that ex-corporal Matthew Wilcox will face a new Court Martial on April 26, 2011 in relation to the shooting death of Corporal Kevin Megeney in Afghanistan in March 2007. The full release is available online. Call 902-427-4468.
A group of New Brunswick businesses and educational institutions were recognized by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) for their ongoing support of CF Reservists. Call 506-874-0022.
The Canadian Forces Liaison Council honoured Windsor Mold Group-Precision Plastics during a ceremony in Toronto at the Canadian Forces College (CFC). Mr. Keith Henry, President of Windsor Mold Group-Precision Plastics was presented with the CFLC Provincial Award for Best Practices in Employer Support in Industry. Call 416-633-6200 ext. 5503.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced a series of promotions and appointments for Canadian Forces senior officers that will take place in 2011. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
The Canadian Forces released statistics on individuals detained by the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan in 2009. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
The Canadian Forces will showcase various aspects of winter operations and survival during Winterlude at Jacques Cartier Park the first three weekends in February. Call 416-737-3095. Brigadier-General Alain Tremblay announced that he will be retiring for personal reasons after more than 33 years of distinguished service in the Canadian Forces. Call 514-252-2777 ext. 4280.
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) hosted United States Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates for a bilateral meeting in Ottawa where they discussed the threats facing both countries and the most effective ways to address them. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-377-0811.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced investments in Canada's aerospace capabilities. The projects announced include the modernization of radar systems at 4 Wing Cold Lake and 3 Wing Bagotville, as well as the acquisition of new aircraft cargo loaders, and an upgrade to 17 Wing Winnipeg's sewer system. MacKay announced a $55.6 million … Read more
