Canada News Centre2026-05-06T20:04:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-to-travel-to-the-middle-east.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar from May 13 to 14 to further strengthen defence cooperation with both countries.

National Defence2026-05-06T20:04:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/royal-canadian-navy-commemorates-81st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-atlantic.html

Today, Canadians commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War.

National Defence2026-05-03T13:52:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/joint-statement-from-ministers-of-national-defence-and-veterans-affairs-in-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-the-atlantic.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, released the following statement today to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic:

National Defence2026-05-03T13:52:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canadian-armed-forces-and-royal-roads-university-agree-to-new-post-secondary-education-pathway.html

Leaders from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Roads University (RRU) signed an agreement on April 24, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the launch of a new subsidized education pathway for approximately 40 CAF members at RRU in Fall 2026.

National Defence2026-04-24T13:40:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/expanded-mandate-and-new-name-for-the-sexual-misconduct-support-and-resource-centre.html

The Department of National Defence’s Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre is introducing its new name: the Defence Community Support and Resource Centre (DCSRC).

National Defence2026-04-24T09:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/statement-from-the-canadian-forces-provost-marshal-on-charges-laid-under-the-controlled-drugs-and-substances-act.html

On April 21, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police (MP) charged one member of the Canadian Armed Forces with two charges pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and two charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).

National Defence2026-04-23T09:22:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canadian-armed-forces-reach-highest-recruitment-in-30-years0.html

Today, Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, announced that for a second consecutive year, the Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the highest number of enrolments in more than 3 decades.

National Defence2026-04-20T10:51:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canadian-armed-forces-reach-highest-recruitment-in-30-years.html

On April 20, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced that it met its Regular Force recruiting objective for the second consecutive year, while highlighting an increased objective for fiscal year 2026/27.

National Defence2026-04-20T10:03:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/technical-briefing--update-on-canadian-armed-forces-recruiting.html

Media are invited to a technical briefing on Monday, April 20, 2026, where senior defence officials will provide an update on the progress and impact of Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) recruiting modernization efforts.

National Defence2026-04-19T19:18:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/minister-mcguinty-to-highlight-progress-on-caf-recruitment.html

Minister McGuinty to highlight progress on CAF Recruitment

National Defence2026-04-19T13:19:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canadian-armed-forces-to-conduct-inaugural-active-participation-in-exercise-balikatan.html

Marking a significant step in Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will actively participate in Exercise BALIKATAN, an annual military exercise in the Philippines, from April 20 to May 8, 2026.

National Defence2026-04-17T15:01:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/operation-nanook-nunalivut-2026-concludes-with-strengthened-arctic-defence-presence.html

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has successfully concluded Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2026 (Op NA-NU 26), the largest and most comprehensive winter operation in the Arctic under the broader Operation NANOOK framework.

National Defence2026-04-16T11:32:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/military-police-lay-charges-in-relation-to-the-death-of-a-caf-member.html

On April 15, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police (CF MP) charged two members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with multiple service offences as a result of the investigation into the death of Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO 2) Gregory Applin.

National Defence2026-04-15T12:04:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/statement-from-the-commander-and-command-chief-of-the-royal-canadian-navy.html

Earlier today we received the news that charges have been laid against two of our personnel related to the death of Petty Officer Second Class Gregory Applin. There is no doubt that this is difficult news for all of us, and it highlights the challenging realities of our service in the Royal Canadian Navy. We operate in a demanding environment where mistakes and errors can have fatal consequences, and we must be accountable for our actions and our inactions.

National Defence2026-04-15T12:03:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/national-defence-to-hold-public-engagement-session-in-yellowknife-northwest-territories.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) will host a public engagement session to share information and answer questions about infrastructure planned for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization and Continental Defence at the Forward Operating Location in Yellowknife.

National Defence2026-04-09T12:31:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/national-defence-to-hold-public-engagement-session-in-inuvik-northwest-territories.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) will host a public engagement session to share information and answer questions about infrastructure planned for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization and Continental Defence at the Forward Operating Location in Inuvik.

National Defence2026-04-09T12:20:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/minister-lightbound-underscores-investment-of-14-billion-into-domestic-ammunition-production.html

As the global threat environment continues to evolve, the Government of Canada remains committed to making targeted investments to strengthen Canada’s defence industry and support long-term security.

National Defence2026-04-08T16:07:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/statement-from-commander-canadian-joint-operations-command.html

As publicly confirmed by the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal on March 31, 2026, Colonel James Smith has been charged with one count under Section 129 of the National Defence Act—Neglect to the Prejudice of Good Order and Discipline.

National Defence2026-04-07T13:54:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/minister-lightbound-to-highlight-investments-in-ammunition-production.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will participate in an event to underline investments in ammunition production in Canada.

National Defence2026-04-07T13:17:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canadian-armed-forces-cyber-command-launches-official-command-badge.html

Yesterday, the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) launched its official Command badge, marking a key milestone in the Command’s evolution as Canada’s military authority for cyber operations.

National Defence2026-04-02T08:39:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/canada-invests-in-infrastructure-at-canadian-forces-base-gagetown.html

Minister LeBlanc, Secretary of State Long and Parliamentary Secretary Myles highlight investments at CFB Gagetown to support the Canadian Armed Forces and the local economy

National Defence2026-04-01T14:24:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/minister-thompson-announces-largest-defence-investment-in-newfoundland-and-labradors-history.html

April 1, 2026 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, along with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence..

National Defence2026-04-01T11:54:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/statement-from-the-canadian-forces-provost-marshal.html

On March 31, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police charged two members of the Canadian Armed Forces with charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).

National Defence2026-04-01T09:33:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/statement-from-the-canadian-forces-provost-marshal.html

On March 23, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police, specifically the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), charged Colonel James Smith with one charge pursuant to the National Defence Act (NDA).

National Defence2026-03-31T13:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-thompson-to-make-an-infrastructure-announcement-at-5-wing-goose-bay.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, along with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will highlight ongoing Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) underway at 5 Wing Goose Bay and other bases and wings across Canada.

National Defence2026-03-31T12:34:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/the-department-of-national-defence-opens-renovated-hangar-14-in-ottawa.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, attended the grand opening of Hangar 14 at the Ottawa International Airport and announced its rededication in honour of Janusz “Zura” Zurakowski, an aviation pioneer whose contributions helped shape Canadian aerospace history.

National Defence2026-03-27T13:31:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/canada-achieves-the-2-of-gross-domestic-product-defence-spending-benchmark.html

The Government of Canada has achieved the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) defence spending target in the 2025–26 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in Canada’s approach to national defence and collective security.

National Defence2026-03-26T13:11:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified.html

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.

National Defence2026-03-24T11:06:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-announces-investment-of-1-4-billion-into-domestic-ammunition-production.html

In the ever-evolving global threat landscape, Canada must strengthen domestic capabilities to protect sovereignty, safeguard national interests, and support long-term security.

National Defence2026-03-18T13:20:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-highlights-armoured-vehicles-donation-to-ukraine-visits-roshel-facility-in-brampton.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited the Roshel production facility in Brampton, Ontario, to highlight how Canadian industry is supporting Ukraine through the production of armoured vehicles for Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

National Defence2026-03-17T13:59:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/department-of-national-defence-to-make-an-announcement-on-investments-in-ammunition-production.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will host a news conference on investments in ammunition production in Canada.

National Defence2026-03-17T11:14:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-to-highlight-canadas-donations-to-ukraine.html

Media are invited to join the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence for a media availability where he will highlight Canada’s recent donations to Ukraine and take questions from media.

National Defence2026-03-16T15:06:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-announces-strategic-investments-in-sovereign-space-launch.html

Amid a more complex and unpredictable security environment, Canada is taking decisive actions to strengthen its security and sovereignty and to reinforce the resilience and long-term strength of the country.

National Defence2026-03-16T11:21:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/canada-and-norway-strengthen-defence-cooperation-in-space.html

Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, and the Minister of Defence of Norway, Tore O. Sandvik, signed a Letter of Intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in the space domain.

National Defence2026-03-14T18:41:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-to-make-announcement-on-canadas-sovereign-space-program.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement related to Defence and Canada’s sovereign space program

National Defence2026-03-12T18:15:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/defence-minister-mcguinty-met-with-japans-minister-of-defense.html

Over the weekend, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

National Defence2026-03-11T14:32:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/partial-remains-of-12-canadian-soldiers-of-the-first-world-war-returned-by-museum-in-philadelphia.html

Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers – medical specimens collected during the First World War – have been returned by a museum in Philadelphia.

National Defence2026-03-10T10:52:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/statement-by-the-minister-of-national-defence.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement regarding a road traffic accident involving cadets in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford, Quebec.

National Defence2026-03-07T19:49:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/his-majestys-canadian-ship-yellowknife-concludes-sail-on-operation-caribbe.html

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (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.

National Defence2026-03-06T18:55:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-met-with-australian-minister-of-defence.html

Yesterday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Defence, met with the Honourable Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, during his visit to Australia with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

National Defence2026-03-05T12:07:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/advancing-the-royal-canadian-navys-future-fleet-with-new-naval-large-tugs.html

Today, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax to highlight ongoing efforts to support the future fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

National Defence2026-02-27T10:24:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/department-of-national-defence-to-accept-naval-large-tug-canso.html

Media are invited to join the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the acceptance of Canada’s third Naval Large Tug.

National Defence2026-02-26T14:14:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-reaffirms-unwavering-support-for-ukraine-four-years-into-russias-full-scale-invasion.html

Today marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On this day, the Government of Canada reaffirms its steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

National Defence2026-02-24T09:50:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-investing-in-historic-military-housing-expansion-to-support-caf-members-and-families.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited the Uplands site of Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) to announce the launch of the second phase of Canada’s national housing construction program – a major expansion of military housing that plans to deliver approximately 7,500 new Residential Housing Units (RHUs) across Canada.

National Defence2026-02-24T09:03:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/department-of-national-defence-launching-next-phase-of-residential-housing-construction-program.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will host a news conference on the next phase of the Department of National Defence’s housing program, which will expand military housing for CAF members and their families across Canada.

National Defence2026-02-23T10:52:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/minister-mcguinty-concludes-visit-to-british-columbia-to-advance-canadas-new-defence-industrial-strategy.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to British Columbia where he met with members of the Canadian defence industry to advance Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

National Defence2026-02-20T17:29:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/enhanced-canadian-armed-forces-arctic-operations-reinforce-sovereignty-throughout-2026.html

Throughout 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct operations across the Arctic and the North to detect, deter, and, if required, defend against threats—demonstrating its capability and capacity to protect Canadian sovereignty across the land, maritime, air, cyber, and space domains.

National Defence2026-02-19T10:53:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-to-establish-defence-innovations-secure-hubs-for-quantum-and-uncrewed-system-technologies.html

Today, the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS), is launching a Call for Proposals (CFP) to provide up to $50 million in non-repayable contributions over two years to support the establishment of new Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISHs).

National Defence2026-02-18T15:18:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/minister-mcguinty-congratulates-innovators-announces-175m-prize-winners-of-urban-drone-detection-trials-in-ottawa.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced the winners of a total of $1.75 million following the 2025 “Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox” demonstration event held in Ottawa from November 24 to 28, 2025.

National Defence2026-02-18T13:24:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/minister-mcguinty-to-visit-seaspan-vancouver-shipyards-to-advance-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

Media are invited to participate in a media availability with the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, who is advancing Security, Sovereignty, and Prosperity: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy

National Defence2026-02-17T18:27:16-05:00