Canada News Centre2026-09-11T11:59:49-04:00https://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/2026/09/statement-from-the-minister-of-national-defence-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-911.html

Twenty-five years ago today, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including 24 Canadians. It was a day of profound loss that changed the lives of countless families and reshaped the security of our continent and our world.

National Defence2026-09-11T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/canadian-coast-guard-welcomes-first-additional-large-vessel-on-the-great-lakes-in-over-thirty-years.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), along with Mr. Bruce Fanjoy, Member of Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Judy LaMarsh into its fleet, the first time an additional large vessel has joined the Great Lakes region in over thirty years.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-10T10:30:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/canadian-coast-guards-inshore-rescue-boat-stations-winding-down-operations-in-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Ontario are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service, and will close on the following dates: Britt (Georgian Bay) – September 9, MacTier (Georgian Bay) – September 9, Hill Island (St. Lawrence River) – September 9, Corunna (St. Clair River) – September 9, Long Point (Lake Erie) – September 9

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-09T10:01:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/dedication-to-service-ceremony-for-ccgs-judy-lamarsh-in-prescott-ontario.html

Media are invited to the dedication to service ceremony for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Judy LaMarsh in Prescott, Ontario.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-08T09:51:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/09/minister-mcguinty-to-advance-defence-cooperation-and-industrial-partnerships-with-poland-at-mspo-2026.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Poland from September 7 to 8, 2026 to attend the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), where he will be joined by the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade.

National Defence2026-09-04T11:51:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/canadian-coast-guards-inshore-rescue-boat-stations-winding-down-operations-in-british-columbia.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in British Columbia are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-03T11:01:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/inshore-rescue-boat-stations-across-atlantic-canada-are-closing-for-the-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-03T10:02:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/09/canadian-coast-guard-inshore-rescue-boat-crews-winding-down-operations-in-quebec.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Quebec are winding down seasonal maritime search and rescue services, starting September 7 at 8:00 p.m.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-09-02T10:27:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadian-coast-guard-officially-welcomes-ccgs-cascumpec-bay-into-service-in-shippagan.html

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has officially welcomed the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Cascumpec Bay into service, strengthening search and rescue capacity in northern New Brunswick and helping crews respond quickly to mariners in distress.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-19T09:30:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadas-largest-icebreaker-reaches-the-north-pole.html

Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent, Canada’s largest, most powerful icebreaker, reached the North Pole on August 16 as part of its 2026 Arctic deployment.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-17T15:16:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadian-coast-guard-to-host-dedication-ceremony-for-new-search-and-rescue-lifeboat-ccgs-cascumpec-bay.html

Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Search and Rescue Station in Shippagan, New Brunswick, where Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst, will welcome the CCG’s newest Search and Rescue Lifeboat, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Cascumpec Bay, into service.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-17T11:08:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadian-coast-guard-officially-welcomes-ccgs-mira-bay-into-service-in-sydney.html

The Canadian Coast Guard has added another modern, Canadian-built search and rescue lifeboat to its fleet, strengthening its ability to respond quickly to mariners in distress and keep Canadians safe on the water.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-13T08:54:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/canadian-coast-guard-to-host-dedication-ceremony-for-new-search-and-rescue-lifeboat-the-ccgs-mira-bay.html

Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport will officially welcome the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest Search and Rescue Lifeboat, the CCGS Mira Bay, into service.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-11T15:53:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/08/joint-statement-from-canadian--us-coast-guard-leadership-regarding-the-2026-port-huron-float-down.html

The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, on the St. Clair River. This unsanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterway on the 7.5 mile/12 km course.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-08-10T14:07:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/08/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-national-defence-foreign-affairs-and-public-safety-mark-national-peacekeepers-day.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to mark National Peacekeepers’ Day

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-08-09T10:35:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/08/minister-mcguinty-launches-canadas-first-quantum-defence-innovation-secure-hub-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced the launch of the Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) under the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS) in Calgary, Alberta.

National Defence2026-08-06T13:04:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/operation-north-pacific-guard-strengthens-relations-with-japan-monitors-high-seas-fisheries-during-pacific-wide-patrol.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-06T11:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/07/canadian-coast-guard-issues-75000-penalty-for-a-hazardous-vessel.html

In April 2026, the Canadian Coast Guard, under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, issued an Administrative Monetary Penalty of $75,000 to the owner of the MV Breeze, a deteriorating 27-metre wooden tug on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-07-27T11:03:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/07/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-honour-korean-war-veterans-on-korean-war-veterans-day.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-07-27T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-launches-defence-drone-initiative-to-strengthen-canadas-sovereign-defence-capabilities.html

Today, the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), a new initiative that will accelerate the development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems to help provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with access to the sovereign capabilities they need in an increasingly complex security environment.

National Defence2026-07-23T14:19:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/07/quadrilateral-joint-statement-on-canada-becoming-an-observer-to-gcap.html

On July 21, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister KOIZUMI Shinjirō, UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty met in London to discuss Canada’s participation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

National Defence2026-07-21T09:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/ministers-joly-mackinnon-and-mcguinty-and-secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-deliver-remarks-and-hold-media-availability-at-official-opening-of-canada-pavi.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will deliver remarks at the official opening of the Canada Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom. Doug Guzman, Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Investment Agency, will also be in attendance for media inquiries.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T17:46:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/07/indigenous-community-boat-volunteer-program-recipients-announced.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard announced over $1.6 million in funding for 19 communities through the Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program (ICBVP). The program provides funding to coastal Indigenous communities to buy boats and related marine safety equipment, to support the communities’ ability to respond to maritime search and rescue incidents as part of the Canadian marine response system.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-07-17T14:12:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/07/canadian-coast-guard-provides-crucial-arctic-icebreaking-services.html

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has been providing crucial icebreaking support for commercial vessels in the eastern Arctic, since the beginning of its annual Arctic summer operations in mid-June.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-07-14T10:47:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/07/minister-mcguinty-attends-the-nato-leaders-summit-in-turkiye-advancing-key-defence-partnerships.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Türkiye, where he accompanied Prime Minister Mark Carney to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Leaders Summit.

National Defence2026-07-08T17:29:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/07/joint-statement-on-canadas-status-as-co-framework-nation-for-multinational-division-north.html

We, the Minister of National Defence of Canada, the Minister of Defence of Denmark, and the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, recognize our common interest in maintaining credible deterrence along NATO’s Eastern Flank and our shared resolve to defend every inch of Allied territory.

National Defence2026-07-08T09:32:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/07/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-15-years-since-the-end-of-canadas-combat-mission-in-afghanistan.html

Fifteen years after the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan, we honour the more than 40,000 Canadians who served in the longest combat operation in Canada’s history.

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-07-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/07/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-the-110th-anniversary-of-no-2-construction-battalion.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement.

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-07-05T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/06/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-110th-anniversaries-of-the-battle-of-beaumont-hamel-and-the-battle-of-the-somme.html

Today we mark a solemn anniversary: the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel, fought on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-07-01T10:23:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/minister-anandasangaree-announces-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-maritime-security-in-the-great-lakes.html

Today, Minister Anandasangaree highlighted an $816M investment over seven years to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role in monitoring Canada’s waters.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-25T13:09:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/canadian-coast-guard-begins-2026-arctic-summer-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic season is now underway. Through its presence and operations, the CCG’s Arctic operations continue to demonstrate and reinforce Canada’s long-standing, well-established sovereignty and security in the North.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-23T10:03:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/06/minister-mcguinty-to-lead-defence-trade-mission-to-japan.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Japan from June 22 to 25 to advance Canada–Japan defence relations, strengthen economic ties, and promote collaboration between Canadian and Japanese defence industries.

National Defence2026-06-21T10:41:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/icebreaking-near-iqaluit-nunavut.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Jean Goodwill will conduct icebreaking operations in Frobisher Bay near Iqaluit, Nunavut, on or around June 23, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-19T10:35:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/arctic-marine-response-station-in-rankin-inlet-open-for-the-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now operational for the season. The Arctic Marine Response Station, formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat North station, first opened in 2018, establishing it as the first Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue facility in the Arctic.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-17T11:00:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/modern-search-and-rescue-station-for-the-canadian-coast-guard-officially-opened-in-port-weller-ontario.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard officially opened its new search and rescue station in Port Weller, Ontario. Strategically located on the south shore of Lake Ontario, this modern facility will enhance search and rescue operations in the region.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-11T09:37:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/canada-launches-mission-to-combat-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing-in-the-north-pacific-ocean.html

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks and the broader ocean ecosystem.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-09T17:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/canadian-coast-guard-search-and-rescue-station-official-opening-in-port-weller-ontario.html

Media are invited to the opening of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new search and rescue station in Port Weller, Ontario.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-09T09:53:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-its-2026-academy-graduates-alongside-its-newest-science-vessel.html

Over the past weekend, the Canadian Coast Guard Academy celebrated its 57th graduating class, welcoming one of its largest cohorts in decades, with 58 new officers joining the Canadian Coast Guard.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-08T10:00:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/06/statement-from-the-honourable-david-mcguinty-minister-of-national-defence.html

This weekend, the Canadian Armed Forces worked together with our Belgian allies to deliver military equipment to Ukraine. Belgium supported this effort by facilitating the transport of equipment from Canadian stocks to Ukraine. Canada regularly provides such deliveries, in coordination with our allies, as part of ongoing support commitments.

National Defence2026-06-08T09:18:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/the-canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-its-newest-officers-as-they-graduate-from-the-academy.html

Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy where Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort of officers.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-02T09:04:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-meets-with-the-german-minister-of-defence.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, to discuss shared security priorities, defence industrial cooperation, and key geopolitical developments.

National Defence2026-05-27T17:15:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/inshore-rescue-boat-stations-across-quebec-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal inshore rescue boat stations across Quebec are now open for the 2026 season.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-27T10:08:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-meets-with-the-polish-minister-of-defence.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Poland’s Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, to discuss shared security priorities, defence industrial cooperation, and preparations for the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July 2026.

National Defence2026-05-26T17:29:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-announces-816-million-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-maritime-security.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced a foundational investment of $816 million over seven years to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role in monitoring Canada’s waters.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-22T09:25:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/delivering-on-the-canadian-coast-guards-expanded-security-responsibilities.html

Through the passage of the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration Systems and Borders Act, the Canadian Coast Guard was given additional security responsibilities.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-22T09:24:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/search-and-rescue-station-in-gimli-manitoba-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue station on Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba opens on May 20, 2026.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-20T12:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/canadian-coast-guard-search-and-rescue-exercise-in-parry-sound-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard will carry out a search and rescue exercise on May 26, 2026, in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-20T09:41:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/seasonal-search-and-rescue-stations-in-atlantic-canada-are-open-for-the-2026-operational-season.html

The following Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are now open for the 2026 season

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-19T13:42:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-to-make-announcement-on-strengthening-canadas-maritime-security.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement regarding the Canadian Coast Guard’s new security provisions under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-19T11:21:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/inshore-rescue-boat-stations-across-british-columbia-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

Inshore rescue boat stations are primarily crewed by post-secondary students hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard. They provide additional maritime search and rescue service during the busy summer recreational boating season.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-15T11:30:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/inshore-rescue-boat-stations-across-atlantic-region-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

Inshore rescue boat stations are crewed by post-secondary students hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard. They provide additional maritime search and rescue service during the busy summer recreational boating season.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-15T10:01:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/05/minister-mcguinty-concludes-successful-visit-to-united-arab-emirates-and-qatar.html

Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, concluded a productive visit to the Middle East as part of the Government of Canada’s broader effort to diversify defence partnerships and expand defence industrial cooperation.

National Defence2026-05-14T13:26:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/inshore-rescue-boat-stations-across-ontario-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal inshore rescue boat stations across Ontario are now open for the 2026 season.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-13T11:37:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/the-ccgs-naalak-nappaaluk-officially-joins-the-canadian-coast-guard-fleet.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk to its fleet at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-12T09:30:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/canadian-coast-guards-offshore-oceanographic-science-vessel.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk, represents a major milestone under the National Shipbuilding Strategy and marks the next generation of Canada’s ocean science capability.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-12T09:28:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/05/the-ccgs-naalak-nappaaluk-the-canadian-coast-guards-largest-science-vessel-ever-built-is-now-in-service.html

Media are invited to the Bedford Institute of Oceanography where the Honourable Lena Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence will celebrate the dedication into service of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-05-08T09:00:24-04:00https://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-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-highlights-spring-economic-update-measures-to-defend-canadas-sovereignty.html

The world is becoming more challenging and divided, and the assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. The threats Canada faces are numerous and growing, ranging from incursions into our Arctic waters to attacks targeting our cyberspace. In this context, Canada is strengthening its sovereign capabilities in critical sectors, and deepening cooperation with trusted partners, to safeguard our security and resilience.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-04T12:31:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/msc-baltic-iii-technical-briefing.html

Media are invited to attend a virtual technical briefing for an update on the MSC Baltic III, the vessel gounded in Cedar Cove, near Lark Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Coast Guard, along with representatives from Resolve Marine, will provide an update on the next steps for the operation and the removal of the wreck from Cedar Cove. Representatives from Environment and Climate Change Canada will also be in attendance.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-30T13:02:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/canada-welcomes-progress-towards-the-establishment-of-the-defence-security-and-resilience-bank-and-hosting-its-headquarters.html

Multilateral negotiations in Montréal on the DSRB’s Charter have concluded, an important first step to set up the new institution. The DSRB will provide long-term, low-cost financing for defence, security, and resilience initiatives across supply chains, helping small- and medium-sized enterprises and member governments to address critical financing gaps.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-29T22:34:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/canadian-coast-guard-launches-its-first-of-two-arctic-and-offshore-patrol-ships-ccgs-donjek.html

Today, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Canadian Coast Guard celebrated the launch of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Donjek, the first of two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships being built for the Canadian Coast Guard at Irving Shipbuilding Inc., as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-29T08:35:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/04/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-honour-memory-of-kapyong-defenders.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement...

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-04-25T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/canadian-coast-guard-inshore-rescue-boat-training-in-parry-sound-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) program will hold search and rescue training for crews between April 24 and May 11, 2026 in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-22T10:23:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/search-and-rescue-stations-across-quebec-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Quebec region, located in Quebec, Tadoussac, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Kegaska, Rivière-au-Renard, and Cap-aux-Meules are now opened.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-16T13:21:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/canadian-coast-guard-signs-agreement-with-norwegian-coast-guard-at-international-arctic-meeting.html

A delegation from the Canadian Coast Guard met with their counterparts at the Arctic Coast Guard Forum Principals’ Meeting held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The meeting was an important opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and reinforce Canada’s leadership role among Arctic coast guards.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-16T12:44:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/icebreaking-on-lake-huron-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Judy LaMarsh will conduct icebreaking operations in the North Channel, on Lake Huron, between Bruce Mines and Parry Sound, Ontario, between April 15 – 18, 2026. The purpose of theses operation are to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-15T10:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-additional-investment-to-support-the-canadian-critical-drug-initiative.html

Regional Innovation Ecosystems investment will support a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-10T10:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/04/icebreaking-in-lower-north-shore-quebec.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Martha L. Black will conduct icebreaking operations near Baie Chevalier, Vieux-Fort, Tête à la Baleine, La Tabatière, Harrington Harbour and St-Augustin, Québec, on or around April 3. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-02T10:49:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/04/canada-continues-to-invest-in-defence-to-strengthen-national-security.html

VAC Minister McKnight visits CFB Esquimalt, highlights NATO 2% targeted spending

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-04-01T13:00:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/canadian-coast-guard-welcomes-aviation-services-to-defence-team.html

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomed personnel from Transport Canada’s aircraft services to the Defence Team. The program provides federal aviation services to various government departments, including managing and maintaining a civilian fleet of aircraft that support operational flights, environmental response, natural disaster response, and remote community outreach.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-04-01T09:01:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/icebreaking-in-midland-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations in Midland, Ontario, on or around April 2 2026. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-31T12:00:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/construction-of-the-canadian-coast-guard-polar-icebreaker-advances-with-production-start-ceremony-at-chantier-davie-in-levis-quebec.html

As demands on Canada’s Arctic safety and security continue to grow, driven by increased commercial shipping, the impacts of climate change, and the rapid transformation of the Arctic region, the next step has been taken in advancing the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new polar icebreaker to enable a strong, modern, and year‑round presence in the North.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-31T09:48:26-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/legislation-that-strengthens-the-immigration-system-and-border-security-receives-royal-assent.html

On March 26, 2026, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12), received Royal Assent, strengthening our immigration and asylum systems and providing law enforcement agencies with more tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, illegal fentanyl, and illicit financing.

Public Safety Canada2026-03-27T09:02:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/building-the-canadian-coast-guards-role-in-national-security.html

The Canadian Coast Guard has always been an active member of the federal maritime security community. The amendments to the Oceans Act outline the new security-related authorities that will allow it to work more closely with partners to gain a more comprehensive picture of activities in Canadian waters.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-27T08:35:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/icebreaking-in-bath-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will conduct icebreaking operations near Bath, Ontario, on or around March 26. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-24T13:03:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/search-and-rescue-stations-across-ontario-open-for-2026-recreational-boating-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Ontario will open on the following dates: March 20: Amherstburg, Kingston, Port Dover, Port Weller, March 27: Cobourg, April 3: Goderich, Meaford, Tobermory, April 10: Thunder Bay

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-23T14:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/canada-hosts-partners-to-advance-establishment-of-the-defence-security-and-resilience-bank.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcome Canada’s role as host of in-person negotiations beginning today among representatives from eighteen countries to establish the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). This new multilateral financial institution will bring together likeminded partners to mobilize and deploy private capital and support collective security.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-23T08:00:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity0.html

Minister McGuinty highlights $900 million to boost defence innovation and quantum technology

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-19T17:18:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/minister-mcguinty-to-highlight-investments-to-strengthen-canadas-defence-industrial-capacity.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Region, will highlight new investments under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-18T15:49:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/canadian-coast-guard-spring-icebreaking-operations-underway.html

The CCGS Martha L. Black will carry out icebreaking operations in the St. Lawrence Seaway, between Cardinal, Ontario, and Saint Lambert, Quebec to facilitate the safe reopening of this vital shipping channel. The icebreaker scheduled for these operations is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-18T08:56:04-04:00https://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/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/03/icebreaking-in-thunder-bay-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the USCGC Spar will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ontario, on or around March 14. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-12T10:32:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity.html

Minister Joly, Minister McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr announce over $900 million to boost defence innovation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-03-09T12:30:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/new-programs-to-support-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:28:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-investments-to-strengthen-defence-industrial-capacity-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will announce new investments under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-06T16:58:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/02/spring-icebreaking-on-the-saguenay-river.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual spring icebreaking operations on the Saguenay Fjord will start as early as Monday, March 9, 2026. All equipment and material currently on the ice must be moved ashore before midnight on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-03-04T11:58:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/02/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-35-years-since-the-end-of-the-gulf-war.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-02-28T09:00:00-05:00https://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/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-and-minister-mcguinty-welcomed-republic-of-korea-counterparts-to-ottawa.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, welcomed their Republic of Korea counterparts to Ottawa for the second Foreign and Defence 2+2 Ministerial Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-25T19:20:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-anand-and-minister-mcguinty-to-meet-with-their-counterparts-from-the-republic-of-korea.html

February 20, 2026 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome their counterparts from the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Ahn Gyuback, Minister of National Defense, to Ottawa on February 25 for the second Canada-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defence 2+2 Ministerial Meeting.

Global Affairs Canada2026-02-20T15:03:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/musqueam-and-canada-sign-historic-agreements-recognizing-rights-stewardship-and-fisheries.html

Today marks an important step forward for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm. Musqueam and Canada have signed landmark agreements recognizing Musqueam’s Aboriginal rights and strengthening Musqueam’s roles in fisheries, stewardship, and marine emergency management.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-20T14:08:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/02/spring-icebreaking-on-st-lawrence-river-between-montreal-and-quebec-city.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec City will start on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-02-19T11:01:04-05:00https://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/minister-mcguinty-advances-canadas-defence-priorities-with-allies-and-partners-in-europe.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a visit to Europe. During the trip, he participated in the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting, the 33rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, and the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

National Defence2026-02-15T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2026/02/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-30-years-since-the-end-of-operation-lance.html

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement...

Veterans Affairs Canada2026-02-15T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/canada-strengthens-defence-cooperation-with-the-kingdom-of-denmark.html

At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen, his Faroese counterpart Sirið Stenberg and his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt, signed a Canada–Denmark Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

National Defence2026-02-14T20:38:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/01/defence-minister-mcguinty-to-sign-important-agreement-with-japanese-ambassador-to-canada.html

Media are invited to participate in a photo opportunity of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Japanese Ambassador to Canada, Kanji Yamanouchi, during the signing ceremony for the Canada-Japan Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement.

National Defence2026-01-26T10:04:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/01/icebreaking-in-owen-sound-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Owen Sound, Ontario, beginning on or around January 16, 2026.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-01-16T11:33:18-05:00