National Defence and the Canadian Armed ForcesCanada News Centre2024-03-27T13:33:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgDefence Minister Bill Blair Announces Appointment of New Chief Military Judgehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/defence-minister-bill-blair-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-military-judge.htmlToday, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the appointment of Captain(N) Catherine Julie Deschênes as the new Chief Military Judge, to hold office during good behaviour. The appointment is effective immediately.National Defence2024-03-27T13:33:37-04:00Military Judgeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/military-judges.htmlMarch 27, 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Who are military judges?
Military judges are Canadian Armed Forces officers who have been members of a provincial bar for a minimum of 10 years, and who have also been military officers for at least 10 years.
National Defence2024-03-27T13:33:32-04:00Kivalliq Region Welcomes HMCS William Hall for Affiliation Ceremonyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/kivalliq-region-welcomes-hmcs-william-hall-for-affiliation-ceremony.htmlOn March 24, members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall ship’s company held a Northern Affiliation ceremony along with the Kivalliq Inuit Association and community leaders in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The event, which took place at the Old Rankin Inlet Arena, marked the fourth affiliation between a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) and a region of Inuit Nunangat. National Defence2024-03-25T12:10:22-04:00The RCAF laces up for the 2024 RCAF Runhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/the-rcaf-laces-up-for-the-2024-rcaf-run.htmlThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 RCAF Run, an exciting event that will see participants from across Canada come together to celebrate fitness, community, and the spirit of aviation. Set against the RCAF's Centennial celebrations, the 2024 RCAF Run promises a memorable and meaningful experience for participants of all fitness levels.National Defence2024-03-22T09:12:48-04:00Introduction of the Military Justice System Modernization Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/introduction-of-the-military-justice-system-modernization-act.htmlToday, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, introduced legislation in Parliament to amend the National Defence Act (NDA) that would modernize the military justice system and advance culture change within the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) by addressing key recommendations made by former Supreme Court Justices Louise Arbour and Morris Fish. National Defence2024-03-21T10:29:56-04:00Minister Blair introduces legislation to modernize the military justice system and advance culture change in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-introduces-legislation-to-modernize-the-military-justice-system-and-advance-culture-change-in-the-department-of-national-defence-and.htmlToday, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act that proposes a suite of targeted changes to modernize the military justice system. The proposed amendments address key recommendations made in independent and external reviews conducted by former Supreme Court Justices Louise Arbour and Morris J. Fish.National Defence2024-03-21T10:15:53-04:00Technical briefing and media availability on An Act to Amend the National Defence Act and Other Actshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/technical-briefing-and-media-availability-on-an-act-to-amend-the-national-defence-act-and-other-acts.htmlMedia are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) regarding An Act to Amend the National Defence Act and Other Acts. The briefing will be not for attribution and not for broadcast.National Defence2024-03-20T18:01:50-04:00Minister Blair announces $100 million investment to renew agreement with Hôpital Montfort and provide quality health services to Canadian Armed Forces membershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-announces-100-million-investment-to-renew-agreement-with-hopital-montfort-and-provide-quality-health-services-to-canadian-armed-forc.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, and Dominic Giroux, president and CEO of Hôpital Montfort and Santé Montfort, announced the extension of the agreement between the Department of National Defence and Santé Montfort until 2032.National Defence2024-03-20T15:37:22-04:00Royal Canadian Air Force to celebrate its Centennial by lighting the sky bluehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/royal-canadian-air-force-to-celebrate-its-centennial-by-lighting-the-sky-blue.htmlOn April 1, 2024, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will celebrate its official Centennial. For a century the RCAF, and its personnel have defended Canada, its people, allies, and interests.National Defence2024-03-20T08:28:34-04:00Minister Blair announces $40 million to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition at the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-announces-40-million-provide-ukraine-artillery-ammunition-20th-meeting-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated via videoconference in the 20th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.National Defence2024-03-19T12:45:07-04:00Minister Blair to announce additional military assistance for Ukraine following the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-announce-additional-military-assistance-for-ukraine-following-the-20th-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlFollowing the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability. Minister Blair will announce additional military assistance for Ukraine and then take questions from journalists.National Defence2024-03-19T09:09:47-04:00Minister Blair to announce investment in health care for Canadian Armed Forces membershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-announce-investment-in-health-care-for-canadian-armed-forces-members.htmlOn Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability to announce a significant investment to deliver quality health care to Canadian Armed Forces members. National Defence2024-03-18T14:20:13-04:00Canadian test centres and accelerators join NATO DIANA networkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/canadian-test-centres-and-accelerators-join-nato-diana-network.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; and Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour congratulated two Canadian accelerators and 13 test centres that have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network. National Defence2024-03-15T10:17:51-04:00Canadian soldier of the First World War identifiedhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified.htmlThe Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. National Defence2024-03-14T13:37:17-04:00Minister Petitpas Taylor announces major investments to upgrade Gagetown military basehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-petitpas-taylor-announces-major-investments-to-upgrade-gagetown-military-base.htmlToday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, visited 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The Minister was accompanied by Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton.National Defence2024-03-14T10:23:37-04:00Darren Fisher and Andy Fillmore to hold a media availability on defence innovation in Halifax Regional Municipalityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/darren-fisher-and-andy-fillmore-to-hold-a-media-availability-on-defence-innovation-in-halifax-regional-municipality.htmlOn Friday, March 15, 2024, Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, will hold a media availability on defence innovation in the Halifax Regional Municipality. They will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence.National Defence2024-03-13T16:12:26-04:00Keynote Address by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/keynote-address-by-minister-of-national-defence-bill-blair-to-the-cda-institute-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence.htmlKeynote Address by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence National Defence2024-03-12T15:12:53-04:00Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce infrastructure upgrades to 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Gagetownhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-announce-infrastructure-upgrades-to-5th-canadian-division-support-base-cdsb-gagetown.htmlThe Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will hold a media availability at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown.National Defence2024-03-12T09:00:00-04:00Defence Minister Bill Blair welcomes newly appointed Military Grievances External Review Committee membershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/defence-minister-bill-blair-welcomes-newly-appointed-military-grievances-external-review-committee-members.htmlToday, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, welcomed two new key appointments to the Military Grievances External Review Committee (MGERC)National Defence2024-03-08T17:35:44-05:00Minister Blair announces $850 million investment in Canadian Forces Base Trenton and welcomes new aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force fleethttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-announces-850-million-investment-in-canadian-forces-base-trenton-and-welcomes-new-aircraft-to-the-royal-canadian-air-force-fleet.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, the home of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air mobility operations in Canada. Minister Blair announced an investment of $850 million to upgrade CFB Trenton, so that it can host Canada’s new fleet of CC-330 Husky Strategic Tanker Transport Aircraft. National Defence2024-03-08T09:33:26-05:00Canada investing $211.6 million in Calgary’s Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleethttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/canada-investing-2116-million-in-calgarys-arcfield-canada-to-sustain-the-royal-canadian-air-force-cf-18-fleet.htmlToday, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, visited Arcfield Canada in Calgary, Alberta to announce an important investment that will support Canada's fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, and ensure that it is operationally ready and able to deliver for Canada. National Defence2024-03-07T18:06:23-05:00Minister Blair welcomes Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to Canada and joins Drone Coalition to aid Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-welcomes-latvian-defence-minister-andris-spruds-to-canada-and-joins-drone-coalition-to-aid-ukraine.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, welcomed Latvia’s Defence Minister, Andris Sprūds, to CanadaNational Defence2024-03-07T17:51:30-05:00Minister Blair announces investments in Canadian innovation and launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy at Ottawa Conference on Security and Defencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-announces-investments-in-canadian-innovation-and-launches-artificial-intelligence-strategy-at-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, delivered a keynote speech at the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence and discussed Canada’s national defence priorities.National Defence2024-03-07T08:40:26-05:00Minister Blair to visit CFB Trenton and hold a media availabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-visit-cfb-trenton-and-hold-a-media-availability.htmlOn Friday, March 8, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton.National Defence2024-03-06T13:33:15-05:00Minister Blair to welcome Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-welcome-latvian-defence-minister-andris-spruds-to-canada.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will host Latvia’s Minister of Defence, Andris Sprūds, for a bilateral meeting in Ottawa.National Defence2024-03-06T13:22:19-05:00Member of Parliament George Chahal to announce investment in the Royal Canadian Air Forcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/member-of-parliament-george-chahal-to-announce-investment-in-the-royal-canadian-air-force.htmlGeorge Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, will announce an investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Jean Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement.National Defence2024-03-05T13:03:27-05:00Minister Blair to deliver keynote address at the annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-the-annual-ottawa-conference-on-security-and-defence.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will deliver a keynote speech at the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence, hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI).National Defence2024-03-05T08:45:22-05:00Minister Blair and Minister Boissonnault announce $45.3 million investment to upgrade facilities at Edmonton military basehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-and-minister-boissonnault-announce-453-million-investment-to-upgrade-facilities-at-edmonton-military-base.htmlCanadian Armed Forces members deserve modern facilities that are fit-for-purpose so that they can train and maintain their readiness. Across Canada, the Government of Canada is investing to upgrade military facilities by building cleaner, more modern infrastructure that will save taxpayers money and better support our military’s needs.National Defence2024-03-04T07:44:44-05:00First 2024 iteration of Canada’s Signature Arctic Sovereignty Exercise Beginshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/first-2024-iteration-of-canadas-signature-arctic-sovereignty-exercise-begins.htmlThe Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be hosting Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, from March 1 to 17, 2024, in and around Resolute, Nunavut and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to demonstrate our resolve and ability to operate in the Arctic.National Defence2024-03-01T11:14:16-05:00Minister Blair and Minister Boissonnault to announce upgrades to Edmonton military base and discuss support for Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-and-minister-boissonnault-to-announce-upgrades-to-edmonton-military-base-and-discuss-support-for-ukraine.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will visit the 3rd Canadian Division Support Base (3 CDSB) Edmonton on March 4, 2024.National Defence2024-03-01T11:14:04-05:00Statement by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force on the Multi-Engine Utility Flight contracthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/statement-by-the-commander-of-the-royal-canadian-air-force-on-the-multi-engine-utility-flight-contract.htmlThe Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is undergoing one of its most significant modernization efforts since the end of the Second World War. In just over one year, the Government of Canada has announced the procurement of 88 F-35 fighter jets, up to 16 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, 11 MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and 9 CC-330 Husky Multi-Role Tanker and Transport aircraft. These are historic additions to the RCAF fleet that will significantly enhance Canada’s military capabilities.National Defence2024-02-29T21:42:11-05:00Minister Blair attends Conference in Support of Ukraine in Paris, France and concludes visit to Europehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-attends-conference-in-support-of-ukraine-in-paris-france-and-concludes-visit-to-europe.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the Conference in Support of Ukraine hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France.National Defence2024-02-26T21:42:22-05:00Minister Blair to visit Paris, France to strengthen international support for Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/the-honourable-bill-blair-minister-of-national-defence-will-visit-paris-france-on-february-26-2024.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit Paris, France on February 26, 2024. National Defence2024-02-25T15:12:11-05:00Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-th0.htmlIn response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against several targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. National Defence2024-02-24T18:36:22-05:00Registration is now open for Canada Army Run 2024https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/registration-is-now-open-for-canada-army-run-2024.htmlLooking to challenge yourself while making a difference for Canada’s Military community? Look no further than Canada Army Run 2024, presented by BMO. National Defence2024-02-23T11:33:00-05:00Minister Blair participates in Fifth North American Defence Ministerial meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-participates-in-fifth-north-american-defence-ministerial-meeting.html
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met virtually with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, Mexico’s Secretary of Defence (SEDENA), General Luis Cresencio Sandoval González, and Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR), Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, for the fifth trilateral meeting of North American Defence Ministers (NADM).
National Defence2024-02-22T13:05:35-05:00Defence Minister Bill Blair announces Canadian donation of over 800 drones to Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/defence-minister-bill-blair-announces-canadian-donation-of-over-800-drones-to-ukraine.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will donate more than 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems to Ukraine. National Defence2024-02-19T11:44:39-05:00Defence Minister Bill Blair to make an announcement on support to Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/defence-minister-bill-blair-to-make-an-announcement-on-support-to-ukraine.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore; James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre; Yvan Baker and community leaders will hold a media availability and announce additional support to Ukraine. National Defence2024-02-18T08:00:00-05:00Canada acquiring air defence and anti-drone capabilities for Canadian Armed Forces members deployed with NATO in Latviahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/canada-acquiring-air-defence-and-anti-drone-capabilities-for-canadian-armed-forces-members-deployed-with-nato-in-latvia.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. National Defence2024-02-15T07:35:36-05:00Minister Blair announces $60 million in military aid for Ukraine at 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-announces-60-million-in-military-aid-for-ukraine-at-19th-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 19th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.National Defence2024-02-14T08:20:33-05:00Over 600 Canadian Armed Forces members training with Allies and partners in Alaska on Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/over-600-canadian-armed-forces-members-training-with-allies-and-partners-in-alaska-on-exercise-global-resolve-24.htmlOver 350 Canadian Army soldiers will begin practicing their cold weather combat skills in a joint exercise at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) in Fort Wainwright, Alaska from February 13 to 22, 2024.National Defence2024-02-13T14:08:02-05:00Minister Blair to visit Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany to strengthen support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic securityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-to-visit-brussels-belgium-and-munich-germany-to-strengthen-support-for-ukraine-and-advance-transatlantic-security.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 14 to 18. During his trip, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to strengthen international support for Ukraine and advance transatlantic security.National Defence2024-02-08T16:08:33-05:00Drug and Weapon Charges Laid Against Two Canadian Armed Forces Membershttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/drug-and-weapon-charges-laid-against-two-canadian-armed-forces-members.htmlOn Feb 6, 2024, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Bombardier (Bdr) Nathan Saunders of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at CFB Petawawa.National Defence2024-02-07T16:56:56-05:00Statement from the Minister of National Defence on the NORAD Change of Commandhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/statement-from-the-minister-of-national-defence-on-the-norad-change-of-command.html“Today, United States Air Force (USAF) General Gregory M. Guillot took command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (US NORTHCOM), replacing USAF General Glen D. VanHerck, during a ceremony held at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. National Defence2024-02-05T15:01:17-05:00Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-th.htmlToday, at the direction of their respective governments, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand conducted an additional round of proportionate and necessary strikes against 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against international and commercial shipping as well as naval vessels transiting the Red Sea. National Defence2024-02-03T19:20:51-05:00Minister Blair to visit Colorado Springs for NORAD Change of Command Ceremonyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-to-visit-colorado-springs-for-norad-change-of-command-ceremony.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 5, 2024 to attend the NORAD Change of Command Ceremony, as United States Air Force (USAF) General Gregory M. Guillot is appointed Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Commander, United States Northern Command.National Defence2024-02-02T09:33:48-05:00Statement from the Minister of National Defence to mark Black History Monthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/01/statement-from-the-minister-of-national-defence-to-mark-black-history-month.htmlThe Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today to recognize and observe the beginning of Black History Month:National Defence2024-02-01T09:29:56-05:00Canadian Armed Forces concludes Summary Investigation into 2022 vehicle accident at Royal Military Collegehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/01/canadian-armed-forces-concludes-summary-investigation-into-2022-vehicle-accident-at-royal-military-college.htmlThe Canadian Armed Forces has concluded the Summary Investigation into the incident that occurred at the Royal Military College of Canada on April 29, 2022, where four fourth-year officer cadets tragically lost their lives.National Defence2024-01-30T12:38:08-05:00Canada set to participate in NATO Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/01/canada-set-to-participate-in-nato-exercise-steadfast-defender-2024.htmlThe Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is set to participate in the largest NATO exercise in decades that will serve to rehearse NATO’s Deterrence and Defence plans to counter threats to the Euro-Atlantic area.National Defence2024-01-25T07:43:54-05:00Minister Blair announces new military donations for Ukraine at the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/01/minister-blair-announces-new-military-donations-for-ukraine-at-the-18th-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated virtually in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical military support it needs. National Defence2024-01-23T11:25:44-05:00