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 …
Singapore – Canada, as a Pacific nation, is committed to strengthening its defence relationships and to supporting the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. To advance Canada’s defence relationships in the Indo-Pacific, Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from June 2-3, where delegates from more than 50 countries gathered to discuss …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to implementing robust cyber security measures, which are fundamental to Canada’s economic stability and national security. Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada will develop and implement a Canadian program for cyber security certification that will …
Ottawa – Today Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, welcomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Poland, Mariusz Błaszczak, to Canada. During the visit, the ministers will hold a bilateral meeting to reaffirm Canada’s close ties with Poland and further advance our defence relationship. Note: All times local 9:00 a.m. Minister Błaszczak welcomed by Minister Anand and received …
Ottawa – As the security situation in Sudan continues to worsen, the Government of Canada is taking action to bring Canadians to safety. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, provided an update on assistance to Canadians in Sudan, including departures in close coordination with partners and allies. Canada has been chairing discussions on …
Oakville – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, spent some time visiting residents and small businesses in Downtown Oakville recently. She said: “It was great to hear about how they are doing, the challenges they are facing, and how we are working to address them.”
Ottawa – 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, …
Ottawa – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “On this day 74 years ago, Canada and 11 Allies signed the Washington Treaty and founded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Today, with 31 Allies, NATO continues to ensure the security of the Euro-Atlantic community and safeguard the freedom of …
Ottawa – 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. At the meeting, the Minister announced that Canada will donate approximately 8,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition, as well as 12 air defence missiles sourced from Canadian …
