National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), joined by Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.), visited Inuvik for a three-day visit to highlight Canada’s Arctic-focused defence policy update, Our North, Strong and Free, and to meet with municipal, territorial, and Indigenous officials. Blair highlighted that through Our North, Strong and Free, Canada is making … Read more
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke departed from its homeport of Halifax, on Aug. 12, to join HCMS Harry DeWolf, which previously departed July 2, on the Canadian Armed Forces signature northern operation: Operation NANOOK. From August to October, the ships will engage in a series of comprehensive activities designed to exercise the defence of Canada and to maintain … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, released a joint statement following their bilateral meeting: “Canada and Australia enjoy a partnership based on shared history, values and friendship. Facing an increasingly complicated strategic environment, we commit to strengthen our defence relationship and reinforce … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced that a new, 480-room accommodations facility for Canadian Armed Forces members will be built at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt – and that a contract has been awarded to begin design work. The total design and construction contract cost is estimated at $165 million – and the design portion of the design-build … Read more
National Defence released a statement: “Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and international airspace, as well as respect for maritime rights under international law, as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Demonstrating our collective commitment … Read more
Lieutenant-General (LGen) Stephen Kelsey assumed the responsibilities of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) during a change of command ceremony which took place at National Defence Headquarters Carling in Ottawa. The full release is available online. Call 613-904-3333.
HMCS Regina returned to its home port of Esquimalt, B.C., after the successful completion of its Arctic awareness and sovereignty mission. Call 613-904-3333.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced that Canada is investing $35.8 million (including taxes) to deliver 90 Light Tactical Vehicles to Canadian Army personnel deployed in Latvia under Operation REASSURANCE – Canada’s mission in support of NATO’s assurance and deterrence measures. To deliver these vehicles, Canada has finalized a contract with GM Defense Canada Company of Oshawa, Ont., for 36 cargo and 54 personnel variants of the vehicle. The full … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans, Ont.) led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Military Family Resource Centre at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa, Ont. The $42 million facility will consolidate the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Personnel Support Programs and Military Family Resource Centre from seven separate locations into a single facility for … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, I join Canadians in welcoming General Jennie Carignan as Chief of the Defence Staff. General Carignan has served Canada with great distinction both at home and abroad over the past 35 years – and I am confident that the Canadian Armed Forces will be … Read more
