Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and the defence ministers of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement welcoming Canada as an observer to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Observer status will give Canada greater insight into the program’s governance, capabilities and industrial framework while strengthening cooperation among … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced that the Canadian Armed Forces will rebalance its global operations by ending missions in Kosovo, Cyprus, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while reducing Canada’s contribution in the Sinai Peninsula. About 50 to 60 CAF members will be reassigned over the next two years … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard has been providing icebreaking support to Arctic resupply operations since the start of its annual summer operations in mid-June. As of July 14, the CCGS Jean Goodwill, Des Groseilliers and Vincent Massey had escorted eight vessels and travelled more than 8,750 combined nautical miles to support the delivery of essential supplies … Read more
Canada and Portugal have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on aeronautical search and rescue cooperation, formalizing collaboration between the two countries in the North Atlantic region. The agreement was signed following the completion of Advanced Search and Rescue Exercise 2026 in the Azores, which brought together search and rescue professionals from Canada, Portugal and … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) concluded his visit to the NATO Leaders Summit in Ankara, where he advanced new defence partnerships with Turkey, France and Iceland. During the summit, McGuinty signed a statement of intent on defence co-operation with Turkey, renewed Canada’s defence co-operation framework with France, and announced Iceland’s entry … Read more
The ministers of National Defence of Canada, Denmark and Latvia issued a joint statement recognizing their shared interest in maintaining credible deterrence along NATO’s eastern flank and their resolve to defend Allied territory. The ministers announced Canada will join Denmark and Latvia as the third Framework Nation for NATO’s Multinational Division North, strengthening command-and-control support … Read more
The Royal Canadian Navy has deployed HMCS Moncton and HMCS Edmonton to Europe as part of Operation REASSURANCE, where they will join NATO’s Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One from July to October. The ships will conduct mine countermeasure operations and help protect critical undersea infrastructure. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
The Department of National Defence said four surplus Royal Canadian Air Force CP140 Aurora aircraft will be transported by road from 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S., to a recycling facility in Grenville, Que., between July and September. The dismantled aircraft will travel individually on flatbed trucks beginning July 7. Motorists are advised to expect temporary traffic … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a Canada Day statement recognizing the service of past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard. “On this day, I also extend my deepest gratitude to the generations of Canadians who have served our country in uniform. Past and present … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ throughout the summer, fall, and winter across the Canadian North and Arctic. Activities will take place in key locations including Banks Island, Akpotak Island, and the coastlines of Hudson Bay and Labrador. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
