Ottawa – Canada`s Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand has said “Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. Since February 2022, Canada has committed over $1.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine – and we will continue to help Ukrainians defend their freedom.” Military Donations Since February 2022, Canada has committed over $1.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. We continue …
Minister Anand congratulated Stoltenberg after his term extension
Ottawa – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, congratulated Jens Stoltenberg, Nato Secretary General, after he was given extension. She said: “You have been an outstanding Secretary General of Nato – and I look forward to our ongoing collaboration. Canada will continue to make important contributions to our alliance, and to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.“ Earlier …
RCN ships to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures in Europe
Ottawa – The ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Summerside depart their homeport of Halifax, N.S., to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) on Operation REASSURANCE. The contribution of two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) to SNMCMG1 demonstrates Canada’s ongoing commitment to NATO’s high readiness continuous at-sea presence, and the Royal Canadian Navy’s leadership on the …
Anita Anand visiting UK to advance defence relationship
Ottawa – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, is visiting the United Kingdom. During her trip, the Minister met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace and other British officials, to discuss efforts to support Ukraine, promote the rules-based international order, and advance the strong defence relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom. On June 28, Minister …
Minister Joly meets with Foreign Minister of Brazil
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Brasilia with Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. The ministers discussed ways to enhance the collaboration between the two countries on shared priorities. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss Brazil’s priorities for its upcoming 2024 G20 presidency. In this spirit of cooperation, the two ministers chaired …
Two missing RCAF members found dead in helicopter crash near Petawawa
Winnipeg – The Department of National Defence says two Royal Canadian Air Force members who had been missing since a Chinook helicopter crashed in eastern Ontario have been found dead. The pair was found late Tuesday evening after an extensive search of the Ottawa River near Petawawa, Ont., which is about 160 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. As of yesterday morning …
Minister Anand: Canada to deploy Army Tank Squadron to Latvia
Brussels – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence concluded a successful visit to Brussels, Belgium. During her visit, she participated in the thirteenth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers. During the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers, Minister Anand and her Allied counterparts discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in …
Minister Anand travels to Brussels to participate in Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Ottawa – Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel to Brussels, Belgium from June 15-16 to meet with allies and partners. On June 15, Minister Anand will participate in the thirteenth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, hosted by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. This meeting is an important opportunity for approximately 50 countries to discuss the …
Anita Anand speaks at 2023 Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, spoke at the 2023 Shangri-La Dialogue. Her statement is as follows: Good morning everyone. Secretary Wallace, Senior Undersecretary Galvez, It is a pleasure to be back in Singapore for my second Shangri-La Dialogue. Let me start by thanking Dr. John Chipman, James Crabtree and the IISS team for putting on this stellar event year after year. …
Strengthening Defence Relationships in Indo-Pacific
Singapore – Through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada is committed to reinforcing its military presence in the region, in support of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. To that end, during her visit to Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced several initiatives to strengthen Canada’s defence presence in the Indo-Pacific. Minister Anand announced that Canada …