The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, as those of Private Albert Henry Detmold. His identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA analysis. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced an investment of $1.4 billion to expand Canada’s domestic ammunition production capacity. This investment is possible due to the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program which will strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base by helping companies increase production capacity, build sovereign defence capabilities, and address critical … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) visited the Roshel production facility in Brampton, Ont., to highlight how Canadian industry is supporting Ukraine through the production of armoured vehicles for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. McGuinty met with Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel, and observed the production of Canadian-manufactured armoured vehicles that are being used by … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and the Minister of Defence of Norway, Tore O. Sandvik, signed a Letter of Intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in the space domain. The Letter of Intent outlines shared priorities and establishes a framework to strengthen cooperation across areas including policy, intelligence, research and development, capabilities, … Read more
Over the weekend, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, Japan. They discussed the regional and global security environment, and defence partnerships and interoperability between the Canadian Armed Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The full release is available online. Contact alice.hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers – medical specimens collected during the First World War – have been returned by a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. The partial human remains will be interred in the graves of the individual soldiers from whom the specimens were taken. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “I am deeply saddened by reports of the road traffic accident this morning in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford, Que., involving a bus carrying young members of the Cadet Program. My thoughts are with the cadets, staff members, and families affected by this heartbreaking incident, as well … Read more
HMCS Yellowknife concluded its deployment on Operation CARIBBE, where it conducted detection and monitoring activities, and provided support to lawful operations against illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) met with Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, in Australia. They committed to a Defence Ministerial Dialogue, which will include regular meetings to maintain momentum and drive tangible outcomes on defence industrial, operational, and science and technology collaboration. They also committed to exploring ways to facilitate the … Read more
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax to highlight ongoing efforts to support the future fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). In January 2026, the Department of National Defence accepted a third Naval Large Tug, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel (CFAV) Canso, after it successfully sailed in 2025 from the shipyard at Ocean … Read more
