Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced he is seeking candidates to join the national External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism, which was one of the recommendations in the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) Report. The Committee will serve a critical role in addressing and combatting anti-Black racism within the Defence Team by offering … Read more
The Department of National Defence (DND) successfully concluded drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, to test urban counter uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment. These trials took place from Nov. 24-28, 2025, as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. The full release is available … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) will participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Exercise CYBER COALITION 25 from Nov. 28 to Dec. 6, 2025. The full release is available online. Contact christopher.daniel@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) concluded his visit to Halifax, where he co-hosted the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) with HFX president Peter Van Praagh. On Nov. 21, McGuinty welcomed delegates to HISF with opening remarks outlining the challenges facing the global order—from authoritarianism to disinformation. During the event, McGuinty also participated in a plenary session Democracies Deliver Dollars, where … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) joined a virtual session hosted by the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to provide an update on the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion. During the meeting, McGuinty reviewed the eight recommendations of the National Apology Advisory Committee. The full release is available … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) released the sixth and final biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien. The report provides an external, independent assessment of the Department of Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) progress in implementing the recommendations made by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour in the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR), released in May 2022. … Read more
On Nov. 17, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) hosted a roundtable discussion with venture capital stakeholders to help advance Canada’s forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. Participants discussed how best to mobilize innovation, finance and industry in the service of sovereignty. They agreed that Canada must become our own best customer and strongest proponent for our … Read more
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from Nov. 24-28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment. The week-long event will bring together defence … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) conducted multiple operations in Canada’s Arctic region and its approaches throughout the summer and early fall as part of the CAF’s core mission to detect, deter, and defend Canada against potential threats and to safeguard North America in partnership with the United States (U.S.). These operations reflect growing collaboration with Canadian … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, members received their pay increase—retroactive to April 1, 2025—directly in their bank accounts. This marks an important milestone, and it’s only the beginning. Over the coming months, we will continue rolling out the additional initiatives we announced in August. These measures are … Read more
