Riga, Latvia – Recently, Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, held a bilateral meeting with the Minister for Defence of the Republic of Latvia, Andris Sprūds. The ministers discussed the close defence relationship between Canada and Latvia, based on our unwavering commitment to our shared values, the rules-based international order, and international security. Minister Blair reinforced Canada’s commitment to European and …
Bill Blair participates in 15th meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Ramstein – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 15th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries to discuss the provision of military aid to Ukraine. Minister Blair was joined by a Canadian delegation …