Canada News Centre2026-09-08T13:59:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-launches-selection-process-to-find-canada-posts-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer-canada-posts-president-and-chief-ex.html

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, issued the following statement:

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-09-08T13:59:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/06/canada-celebrates-keel-laying-for-the-first-river-class-destroyer.html

Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, attended the ceremonial keel laying for the first River-class destroyer (RCD), the future His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fraser.

National Defence2026-06-12T14:02:48-04:00https://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/public-services-procurement/news/2026/02/statement-by-public-services-and-procurement-canada-on-additional-funding-for-canada-post-for-the-202526-fiscal-year.html

Canada Post is a critical national service that connects Canadians from coast to coast to coast, serving as a lifeline for rural, remote, and northern communities and as a key partner for small and medium-sized businesses that depend on affordable mail and parcel delivery to grow and compete in the economy.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-02-05T09:30:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/09/royal-canadian-air-force-welcomes-first-two-future-aircrew-training-program-aircraft.html

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and industry partner SkyAlyne welcomed the first two CT-102B Astra II (Grob G120 TP) Basic Flight Training aircraft today at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.

National Defence2025-09-11T11:40:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/07/statement-from-minister-mcguinty-on-the-fifth-biannual-report-of-external-monitor.html

The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien’s fifth External Monitor status report. The report provides an update on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).

National Defence2025-07-08T09:19:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/07/defence-minister-david-mcguinty-releases-fifth-status-report-of-the-external-monitor.html

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, released the fifth biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.

National Defence2025-07-08T08:57:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/07/breaking-ground-on-cfb-trentons-new-strategic-tanker-transport-capability.html

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.

National Defence2025-07-07T13:27:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/05/the-sexual-misconduct-support-and-resource-centre-now-offers-independent-legal-assistance.html

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is expanding its services to include direct legal assistance at no cost to individuals, 18 years and older, who have experienced sexual misconduct in a Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) context.

National Defence2025-05-29T14:01:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/05/canadian-forces-provost-marshal-response-to-military-police-complaints-commission-public-interest-hearing.html

The Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) plays a vital role in investigating Military Police (MP) interference complaints, reviewing closed and concluded public complaints led by the Military Police at the request of complainants, and leading public interest investigations and hearings. The Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (CFPM) is fully committed to, and supportive of the MPCC’s mandate, within the legislative framework afforded under Part IV of the National Defence Act.

National Defence2025-05-28T15:05:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-ali-on-national-accessability-week-2025.html

Statement by Minister Ali on National AccessAbility Week 2025

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-05-26T14:04:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/03/minister-briere-to-announce-a-significant-milestone-for-the-sherbrooke-armouries.html

The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of Veteran Affairs, Minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will announce a significant step in the recapitalization project of the Sherbrooke armouries. She will be joined by The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead.

National Defence2025-03-18T10:11:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/03/canada-brazil-defence-cooperation-agreement-enters-into-force.html

On February 28, the Canada-Brazil Defence Cooperation Agreement went into force, following the official ratification by both Governments. This agreement enhances the strong defence ties between Canada and Brazil and solidifies continued cooperation to support regional peace and security.

National Defence2025-03-03T10:33:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/03/canadian-soldier-of-the-second-world-war-identified.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown Second World War soldier’s grave in Holten Canadian War Cemetery, the Netherlands, as that of Private Arthur Vanance. The identity was confirmed through historical and archival research.

National Defence2025-03-03T09:55:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/03/minister-fisher-announces-contract-award-for-the-beginning-of-phase-2-reconstruction-of-north-park-armoury.html

Today, the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence announced, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the recent award of a $60.6 million contract to Pomerleau of Bedford, N.S., for the first package of work in Phase 2 of the North Park Armoury rehabilitation and modernization project.

National Defence2025-03-03T08:46:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-the-northwest-territories.html

In 2023, the Northwest Territories experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons, leading to evacuation orders for almost two thirds of its population.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-20T12:58:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/02/canadian-army-to-train-with-us-and-finnish-allies-in-sodankyla-finland.html

From February 17 to 28, 40 members of the Canadian Army’s 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) will join 850 Finnish and United States (US) military personnel on Exercise ARCTIC FORGE 25 in Sodankylä, Finland to further strengthen our ability to operate with our Arctic allies.

National Defence2025-02-13T08:28:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-announces-strategic-partner-for-its-cf-35a-fighter-jet-airframe-maintenance-depot.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in operating and maintaining the future CF-35A fighter aircraft fleet.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-11-25T09:10:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/11/joint-statement-on-canada-australia-partnership-on-emerging-missile-defence-research.html

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada, and the Honourable Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, released a joint statement on a new agreement to collaborate on research on emerging missile threat defence.

National Defence2024-11-22T14:20:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/10/parks-canadas-hometown-heroes-program-honours-floyd-h-prosser.html

Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program honours Floyd H. Prosser

Parks Canada2024-10-10T07:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/05/new-commander-for-canadian-special-operations-forces-command.html

Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) completed a change of command ceremony today at Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa, where Brigadier-General Steve Hunter assumed command from Major-General Steve Boivin.

National Defence2024-05-07T15:03:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/news/2024/03/statement-by-the-public-service-commission-of-canada-on-a-data-transfer-issue.html

Under the Public Service Employment Act, eligible Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members are provided entitlements to support them in finding federal public employment: priority, preference and mobility.

Public Service Commission of Canada2024-03-21T16:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/news/2024/03/the-president-of-the-public-service-commission-of-canada-will-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-a-data-transfer-issue.html

The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, Marie-Chantal Girard, will hold a technical briefing on a data transfer issue on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Public Service Commission of Canada2024-03-21T10:30:29-04:00https://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.html

Today, 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 Defence2024-03-08T09:33:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/member-of-parliament-george-chahal-to-announce-investment-in-the-royal-canadian-air-force.html

George 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 Defence2024-03-05T13:03:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/canada-to-participate-in-united-states-led-operation-prosperity-guardian.html

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will participate in Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Op PROSPERITY GUARDIAN, a United States-led operation announced by the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III.

National Defence2023-12-19T12:42:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-awards-contract-for-project-to-restore-and-renovate-sherbrookes-historic-armouries.html

Today, Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton—Stanstead, announced on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, that the Government of Canada has reached a major milestone in its work to preserve and modernize Canadian Armed Forces infrastructure in Sherbrooke, Quebec – as we committed to do in December 2022.

National Defence2023-12-12T08:22:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/canadian-military-colleges-review-board.html

The Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) is comprised of five external education and culture experts and two internal Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. The CMCRB will make recommendations pertaining to Recommendation 28 and the first part of Recommendation 29 of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) Report.

National Defence2023-12-06T11:52:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/minister-blair-announces-establishment-of-canadian-military-colleges-review-board.html

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the members and mandate of the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board. The Review Board, comprised of five external education and culture experts and two Department of National Defence (DND) / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, has one year to make recommendations pertaining to Recommendation 28 and the first part of Recommendation 29 of former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) Report.

National Defence2023-12-06T11:37:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/11/veterans-affairs-canada-completes-office-renovations-in-oromocto.html

The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing its workplaces so that public servants are better able to provide critical services to Canadians.

Veterans Affairs Canada2023-11-06T08:26:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/11/international-statement-counter-ransomware-initiative-joint-statement-on-ransomware-payments.html

Members of the Counter Ransomware Initiative are joining together to publicly denounce ransomware and those who perpetrate these devastating attacks

Public Safety Canada2023-11-02T15:27:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/09/the-sexual-misconduct-support-and-resource-centre-opens-call-for-applications-for-the-community-support-for-sexual-misconduct-survivors-grant-program.html

Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the wider Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

National Defence2023-09-21T08:26:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/09/statement-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-bank-of-canadas-interest-rate-pause.html

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement regarding the Bank of Canada’s decision to maintain its overnight rate target

Department of Finance Canada2023-09-06T10:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/national-defence-announces-next-steps-for-land-divestment-in-sainte-foy-quebec-city.html

Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) announced the next steps for the divestment of the former military housing site in the Sainte-Foy area of Québec City. This announcement follows a multi-year engagement process with First Nations in the spirit of reconciliation, and other interested parties, in order to guide our decision.

National Defence2023-06-01T14:47:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-singapore-to-advance-indo-pacific-security.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Singapore from June 2-3, 2023, to advance Canada’s defence relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Minister Anand will be joined by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff.

National Defence2023-05-29T09:04:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/national-defence-and-canadian-armed-forces-highlight-indigenous-awareness-week-2023.html

This week, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) commemorated Indigenous Awareness Week 2023.

National Defence2023-05-26T12:46:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-military-aid-for-ukraine-at-the-twelfth-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, participated via video link in the twelfth Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. During the meeting, Allies and partners discussed the current battlefield situation in Ukraine and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes by providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with comprehensive military assistance.

National Defence2023-05-25T12:09:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/three-canadian-first-world-war-soldiers-to-be-buried-in-france.html

Media are invited to attend the burials of three Canadian soldiers of the First World War, Private Harry Atherton, Corporal Percy Howarth, and Sergeant Richard Musgrave, at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Loos British Cemetery outside Loos-en-Gohelle, France. All three soldiers were reported missing on August 15, 1917, on the first day of the Battle of Hill 70 near Lens, France, and each was presumed to have died as part of the battle.

National Defence2023-05-25T09:20:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/two-canadian-military-universities-celebrate-classes-of-2023.html

Beginning on May 18 and concluding on May 20, more than 350 students attending the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) will be presented their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, nearly 200 of them becoming commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

National Defence2023-05-17T10:47:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/department-of-national-defence-and-canadian-armed-forces-advance-initiatives-to-support-survivors-and-deliver-meaningful-culture-change.html

Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced updates on their work to support survivors of sexual misconduct and to deliver meaningful culture change for DND employees and CAF members.

National Defence2023-05-11T13:44:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/training-camp-for-team-canada-invictus-games-dusseldorf-2023-at-cfb-winnipeg.html

Media are invited to meet with Team Canada participants during their training camp at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg, May 16-18, as they prepare for this year’s Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023. The team selection announcement will take place on May 17, which media are also welcome to attend.

National Defence2023-05-11T11:30:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/exercise-maple-resolve-23-canadians-and-allies-build-military-readiness-during-challenging-field-training-exercise.html

From May 8 until May 22, 2023, approximately 2,500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner military personnel will take part in Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 23 in Wainwright, Alberta.

National Defence2023-05-08T12:47:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/minister-anand-and-deputy-prime-minister-baszczak-reaffirm-strength-of-canada-poland-defence-relationship.html

Minister Anand and Deputy Prime Minister Błaszczak Reaffirm Strength of Canada-Poland Defence Relationship

National Defence2023-05-08T11:42:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/05/royal-canadian-air-force-ch-148-cyclone-operational-cross-country-transfer.html

From May 1 to 25, 2023, people across the country may see a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone operating in various cities throughout Canada. These activities are related to an operational cross-country transfer of a CH-148 Cyclone from 423 Maritime Helicopter (MH) Squadron, based in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, to 443 MH Squadron, based in Esquimalt, British Columbia. The transit will also include community outreach visits along the way.

National Defence2023-05-01T08:22:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/minister-anand-to-visit-nova-scotia-for-announcement-on-canadian-armed-forces-capabilities-and-engagements-with-dndcaf-personnel.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Nova Scotia from April 27 to 28, 2023, to meet with Canadians, industry partners, National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and cadets.

National Defence2023-04-26T14:01:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/minister-anand-to-participate-in-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, will travel to Germany to meet with Allies and partners to discuss Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine and coordinate military assistance to address Ukraine’s current and long-term defence priorities.

National Defence2023-04-19T13:43:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/chief-of-the-defence-staff-announces-first-2023-canadian-armed-forces-general-and-flag-officer-senior-promotions-and-appointments.html

The first Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) senior promotions and appointments of General and Flag Officers for 2023 have been announced by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff. The requirement for General and Flag Officers is driven by the need to lead defence priorities at the institutional level, create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture, and project leadership abroad.

National Defence2023-04-17T14:35:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/statement-from-the-office-of-the-canadian-forces-provost-marshal.html

On 29 April 2022, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS), collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC), launched an investigation into the sudden deaths of four cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada after their personal motor vehicle entered the water at Point Frederick, on the campus of the Royal Military College of Canada, at CFB Kingston. The Kingston Police Service provided forensic and collision reconstruction specialists who assisted with the investigation.

National Defence2023-04-14T12:45:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/canada-deploys-cp-140-aurora-aircraft-to-japan-to-support-implementation-of-sanctions-against-north-korea.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced the deployment of a Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora Air Detachment under Operation (Op) NEON, to Japan. Op NEON is the Canadian Armed Forces contribution to the multinational effort to support the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions imposed against North Korea. As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, this deployment demonstrates Canada’s unwavering commitment to promote peace and strengthen stability in the region.

National Defence2023-04-06T17:20:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/04/statement-from-minister-anand-and-minister-joly-marking-the-74th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-nato.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:

National Defence2023-04-04T12:02:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-the-extension-of-operation-presence.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada has extended Operation PRESENCE (Op PRESENCE) until March 31, 2026.

National Defence2023-03-31T15:33:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/the-royal-canadian-navy-introduces-a-new-recruitment-opportunity.html

Starting today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is launching a new recruitment program to give Canadians the opportunity to experience the Navy as a sailor on a one-year contract and provide them with exposure to a variety of naval trades before deciding if a career in the Navy is the right fit for them.

National Defence2023-03-31T09:42:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-to-begin-mediation-with-public-service-alliance-of-canada-next-week.html

Government of Canada to Begin Mediation with Public Service Alliance of Canada

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2023-03-30T14:00:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-extension-of-operation-impact.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada has extended Operation IMPACT until March 31, 2025.

National Defence2023-03-27T12:04:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/his-majestys-canadian-ship-hmcs-montreal-and-motor-vessel-mv-asterix-deploys-to-the-indo-pacific.html

Media are invited to attend the departure ceremony of HMCS Montréal and Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) MV Asterix on March 26 for the ships’ departure to the Indo-Pacific region on Operation PROJECTION.

National Defence2023-03-22T13:07:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/minister-anand-to-make-announcement-about-canadian-armed-forces-infrastructure-in-national-capital-region.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement about Canadian Armed Forces infrastructure in the National Capital Region. She will be joined by Jenna Sudds, Member of Parliament for Kanata—Carleton.

National Defence2023-03-20T10:58:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/rcaf-fighter-squadrons-take-part-in-exercise-cougar-south-in-new-orleans.html

Several Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) tactical fighter squadrons and support units are participating in a major exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans, Louisiana until late April.

National Defence2023-03-16T13:15:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-additional-military-donations-to-ukraine-at-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand participated virtually in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, where she announced additional military assistance to Ukraine.

National Defence2023-03-15T14:50:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/03/government-to-make-an-announcement-about-preventing-gun-crime-and-violence-in-british-columbia-interior.html

Members of the media are invited to join Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Oakville North - Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, as she makes an announcement to prevent gun crime and violence in British Columbia Interior.

Public Safety Canada2023-03-14T15:43:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/minister-anand-updates-national-defence-stakeholders-on-progress-to-modernize-the-canadian-armed-forces-for-tomorrows-security-challenges.html

As the international security environment changes, the Government of Canada is continually working to equip our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel with the tools that they need to protect Canada. To that end, as outlined in Canada’s defence policy, we are increasing our defence investments by over 70 percent between 2017 and 2026, and we are making additional targeted investments in continental defence and other priority areas.

National Defence2023-03-09T08:59:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/canada-deploys-medical-trainers-to-operation-unifier-and-extends-engineer-training-in-poland.html

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada has deployed seven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Medical Technicians and Medical Assistants from Canadian Forces Health Services units to Poland, where they will train members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations.

National Defence2023-03-07T11:59:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/03/racers-can-now-register-for-canada-army-run-2023.html

Following a successful return in November 2022 with its first hybrid event and first in-person run since 2019, the Canada Army Run team is already looking forward to a bigger and better 2023 edition.

National Defence2023-03-06T16:02:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-seaspan-shipyards.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will visit Seaspan Shipyards as part of a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia. Seaspan is an integral partner of the Government of Canada as we deliver on the National Shipbuilding Strategy to renew Canada’s federal fleet of combat and non-combat vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard. At Seaspan, Minister Anand will partake in a tour of the Shipyards and take questions from interested media.

National Defence2023-02-21T11:57:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/canada-deploys-two-kingston-class-ships-to-haiti-in-response-to-the-worsening-security-crisis.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced the deployment of two Royal Canadian Navy Kingston-class Vessels to Haiti in light of the worsening security crisis in the country. Canada is providing this assistance in response to Haiti’s request for assistance as violence continues to escalate in the country.

National Defence2023-02-16T16:38:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/joint-declaration-of-the-defence-ministers-of-canada-estonia-germany-latvia-lithuania-and-the-united-kingdom.html

We, the Ministers of Defence of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Host Nations, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and the respective Framework Nations, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany reaffirm our commitment to protecting our populations and those of our Allies. We will continue to significantly strengthen the Deterrence and Defence of the Baltic Region as part of NATO’s Collective Defence obligations.

National Defence2023-02-15T14:24:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/minister-anand-concludes-productive-visit-to-belgium-for-ninth-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting-and-nato-defence-ministers-meeting.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a productive visit to Brussels, Belgium, where she participated in the ninth United States-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (DMM).

National Defence2023-02-15T10:26:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/technical-briefing-on-high-altitude-objects.html

Members of the media are invited to attend a technical briefing with officials from the Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces, Public Safety Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Coast Guard to receive an update on recent high-altitude objects.

National Defence2023-02-13T15:03:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/defence-minister-anita-anand-meets-with-us-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand visited the Pentagon for a bilateral meeting with United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III.

National Defence2023-02-10T11:14:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/02/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-the-pentagon-for-a-bilateral-meeting-with-united-states-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will visit the Pentagon, where she will be welcomed by United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III for a bilateral meeting to discuss shared priorities, including their unwavering support for Ukraine and progress on NORAD modernization, as well as close coordination on a variety of other bilateral and global issues.

National Defence2023-02-09T10:30:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/house-of-commons-recognizes-naval-reserve-centennial.html

Today, the House of Commons recognized the Naval Reserve Centennial, marking 100 years of service to Canada.

National Defence2023-01-31T15:13:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/joint-canada-united-states-statement--countries-gather-for-proliferation-security-initiative-workshop-focused-on-the-western-hemisphere.html

The United States and Canada co-hosted the Western Hemisphere Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from January 24-26, 2023, at U.S. Southern Command’s headquarters in Florida. This event, the Western Hemisphere’s premier PSI workshop, is designed to enhance the region’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) counter-proliferation capacity and long-term commitment to the Proliferation Security Initiative.

National Defence2023-01-26T15:56:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-that-canada-will-supply-ukraine-with-leopard-2-battle-tanks-training-and-sustainment.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inventory. The Minister also announced that Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy Canadian Armed Forces members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country

National Defence2023-01-26T13:31:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/minister-anand-to-announce-next-steps-of-canadian-military-aid-to-ukraine.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability and announce the next steps of Canada’s military aid to Ukraine. She will then take questions from journalists present on site.

National Defence2023-01-26T10:23:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/readout-of-chief-of-the-defence-staff-general-wayne-eyres-participation-in-military-committee-in-chiefs-of-defence-session.html

Today, Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre concluded engagements with Allied Chiefs of Defence and visits with Canadian Armed Forces members as part of his participation in the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session (MCCS), at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

National Defence2023-01-19T13:51:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/department-of-national-defence-to-increase-funding-contribution-for-inuvik-airport-runway-upgrades.html

Today, the Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael V. McLeod, announced on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, that the Department of National Defence will be increasing its investment in the Inuvik Airport runway by $80 million, for a total investment of $230 million. Funding will be provided to the Government of the Northwest Territories and will be used to complete the remaining work required to extend and modernize the Inuvik Airport’s 6,000-foot main runway.

National Defence2023-01-19T13:36:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/update-on-the-modernization-efforts-at-inuvik-airport.html

On Thursday, January 19, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will provide an update on the Department of National Defence’s investment in the Inuvik runway extension project. He will be joined by Diane Archie, Deputy Premier, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.

National Defence2023-01-18T14:27:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/minister-anand-concludes-productive-visit-to-ukraine.html

Minister Anand began her day visiting an exhibit of destroyed Russian equipment in St. Michael’s Square in Kyiv. There, she saw first-hand evidence of the success that Ukraine’s Armed Forces are having in pushing back Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion. Alongside Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Minister Anand laid flowers at the Wall of the Remembrance for the Fallen.

National Defence2023-01-18T12:29:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-hold-virtual-media-availability-regarding-visit-to-ukraine.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will speak to the media about her visit to Ukraine in a virtual news conference. The Minister will deliver remarks to update Canadians on her trip and then take questions from journalists.

National Defence2023-01-18T08:15:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/defence-minister-anita-anand-visits-kyiv-meets-with-defence-minister-oleksii-reznikov-and-announces-donation-of-200-additional-armoured-vehicles.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand is visiting Kyiv, Ukraine, to reaffirm Canada’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and to meet with Ukrainian officials, including Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov.

National Defence2023-01-18T07:13:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/defence-minister-anita-anand-announces-air-defence-system-donation-to-ukraine.html

Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada is purchasing a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and associated munitions from the United States to donate to Ukraine. This high-priority donation is the first Canadian donation of an air defence system to Ukraine.

National Defence2023-01-10T15:01:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/announcement-regarding-the-f-35-acquisition.html

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National Defence2023-01-09T13:25:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/12/minister-anand-welcomes-home-royal-canadian-navy-ships-from-operations-in-the-indo-pacific-region.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand,welcomed home the companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Vancouver and Winnipeg as they returned to their homeport of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, after successfully completing their deployments on Operation (Op) PROJECTION and Op NEON.

National Defence2022-12-05T11:20:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/12/minister-of-national-defence-announces-that-permanent-residents-are-welcome-to-apply-now-to-join-the-canadian-armed-forces.html

Permanent residents represent an important, skilled, and diverse workforce in Canada. This is why today, the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced that permanent residents are welcome to apply to enroll in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

National Defence2022-12-05T10:25:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/12/minister-anand-to-announce-next-steps-for-national-defence-infrastructure-in-sherbrooke.html

Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, alongside Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, will provide an update on the future of the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté Armoury (Belvédère Street Armoury) and William Street Armoury.

National Defence2022-12-01T09:40:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/minister-anand-announces-additional-canadian-military-aid-to-ukraine-at-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting.html

At today’s virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), Defence Minister Anita Anand announced details of Canada’s latest tranche of military support for Ukraine. Canada will provide approximately $34 million in additional military aid to Ukraine. Minister Anand also highlighted that Canada will extend its training mission in the United Kingdom under Operation UNIFIER until the end of 2023.

National Defence2022-11-16T16:40:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-make-announcement-in-halifax-nova-scotia.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will make an important defence announcement in Halifax, N.S., on Friday, November 18, 2022.

National Defence2022-11-16T12:22:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/defence-minister-anita-anand-and-coding-for-veterans-to-open-the-tsx-market-on-remembrance-day.html

At 9:00 am (EST) on November 11, 2022, National Defence Minister Anita Anand will join Jeff Musson, Executive Director of Coding for Veterans, HMCS York personnel, and Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO of Toronto Stock Exchange, to open the market at the Toronto Stock Exchange. This market opening is intended to commemorate Remembrance Day, and honour military Veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

National Defence2022-11-10T09:43:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/national-defence-marks-22nd-anniversary-of-the-united-nations-security-council-resolution-on-women-peace-and-security.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) take this opportunity to mark the 22nd anniversary of the signing of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, and acknowledge Canada’s work and advancements on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

National Defence2022-11-02T09:45:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/royal-canadian-navy-ships-return-from-operation-reassurance.html

Today, the ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside returned to their homeport of Halifax, N.S., after successfully completing their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in European waters.

National Defence2022-11-01T13:15:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/11/remembrance-day-sentry-program-selection-announced.html

Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, announced the members selected for this year’s Remembrance Day Sentry Program. In its 24th year, the Program was created in 1998 to publicly recognize outstanding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members from both the Regular and the Reserve Force, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), for their dedication, professionalism, and performance in service to Canada.

National Defence2022-11-01T09:58:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2022/10/tentative-agreement-for-the-comptrollership-group-signed.html

The Government of Canada announced today that it has signed a tentative collective agreement with the Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO) for the Comptrollership (CT) group.

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2022-10-28T19:50:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/his-majestys-canadian-ship-margaret-brooke-commissioned-into-service.html

Today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke into naval service with a commissioning ceremony.

National Defence2022-10-28T13:14:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified.html

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed the identification of remains recovered during a munitions clearing process in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as being those of Private Harry Atherton, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis.

National Defence2022-10-28T10:49:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/his-majestys-canadian-ships-kingston-and-summerside-return-from-operation-reassurance.html

His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside will return to their homeport of Halifax, N.S., after successfully completing their deployments on Operation REASSURANCE, in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in European waters.

National Defence2022-10-28T10:11:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/the-royal-canadian-navy-commissions-hmcs-margaret-brooke.html

Media are invited to attend the commissioning ceremony of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 28.

National Defence2022-10-26T12:32:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/the-sexual-misconduct-response-centre-launches-a-new-grant-program-to-increase-community-support-for-sexual-misconduct-survivors.html

Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

National Defence2022-10-18T15:43:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/defence-minister-anita-anand-to-make-announcement-in-st-jean-sur-richelieu-quebec.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement about our government’s efforts to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the equipment that they need to protect Canadians. The Minister will take questions from media present in person following her announcement.

National Defence2022-10-17T14:55:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/minister-anand-announces-new-canadian-military-aid-to-ukraine-at-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting.html

At today’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Brussels, Belgium, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will provide over $47 million in new military aid to assist Ukraine as it fights for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

National Defence2022-10-12T10:58:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/canada-awards-contract-for-new-army-pistols.html

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced a contract award valued at $3.2 million (USD) to provide the Canadian Army with new pistols and holster systems. Following an open and transparent competitive process, M.D. Charlton Co. Ltd. of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the contract for the C22 full frame modular pistol (Sig Sauer P320) and holster system.

National Defence2022-10-06T15:39:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/10/relief-of-duties-for-member-deployed-on-operation-reassurance--maritime-task-force.html

On October 2, 2022, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) relieved the Executive Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kingston of their duties as a result of an alleged incident of inappropriate conduct of a sexualized nature that took place during a port visit in Lisbon, Portugal, while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE. The allegations have not been proven and an investigation into this incident is ongoing.

National Defence2022-10-04T11:46:44-04:00