National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement: “Today marks the 6th annual Military Family Appreciation Day. On this day, we honour those who might not wear the uniform, but play a critical role in keeping Canadian Armed Forces … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued a statement: “I welcome today’s statement by AUKUS leaders, which confirms the launch of consultations with Canada to identify possibilities for collaboration on advanced capabilities under AUKUS Pillar II. As a leader in AI, quantum, and undersea technology, Canada has much to contribute. Canada has a long record … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) concluded a successful visit to the Republic of Korea and Japan. Blair stated “Canada is a Pacific nation, and the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region are vital to Canada’s future. Our growing military presence in the region demonstrates our commitment to supporting a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement: “Today is an opportunity to honour all the heroes who fought valiantly in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. In the skies, over the United Kingdom and … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) had a bilateral meeting in Tokyo with Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru. They discussed defence and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and agreed it is more important than ever to boost defence ties between Canada and Japan to promote peace and stability. Blair announced that from September to … Read more
The second “Republic of Korea – United Nations Command Member States (ROK-UNCMS) Defense Ministerial Meeting” was held in Seoul on Sept. 10. The meeting was co-chaired by Kim Yong Hyun, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea, and National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.). Defense ministers and representatives welcomed the admission of Germany as … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced the appointments of Colonel Stephen Strickey and Colonel Nancy Isenor as Military Judges.The full release is available online. Contact Simon.Lafortune2@forces.gc.ca.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, participated in the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. Blair announced that this week, Armed Forces of Ukraine pilots arrived in Canada to begin fighter-lead-in-training. Blair also announced that … Read more
The Royal Canadian Navy in partnership with other Government of Canada organizations and the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is hosting the second annual Marine Careers Expo this fall to connect with Canadians and showcase marine career opportunities at sea and ashore. The Expo, which is free to attend, will take place in cities across Ontario, … Read more
The first Canadian Armed Forces senior promotions and appointments of General and Flag Officers for 2024 have been announced by General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff. The full release is available online. Call 613-904-3333.
