Borden – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden to provide an update on the construction of Residential Housing Units (RHUs) for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on several bases and wings across Canada. The Department of National Defence (DND), through the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), will construct 668 new RHUs and …
Washington – In an increasingly complex world, the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing, none more so than in the Arctic. The warming Arctic is becoming increasingly navigable and opening a new arena of competition that our adversaries are eager to exploit. In response to these challenges, Canada must assert its Arctic sovereignty and work alongside allies to …
Kingston – Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the contract award for the new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment (21 EW Regt) facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston. MP Gerretsen also participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction. The design contract was awarded to Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. …
Ramstein Air Base – At the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced $440 million in military assistance to Ukraine. Ammunition remains one of Ukraine’s highest priorities and today’s announcement includes the contribution of $200 million to Czechia’s initiative to procure and deliver large-calibre ammunition for Ukraine. This contribution comes in addition …
Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, is visiting Germany to participate in the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at Ramstein Air Base. Minister Blair will join Allies and partners from approximately 50 nations to discuss Russia’s ongoing illegal and unjustifiable war on Ukraine and Canada’s ongoing work to …
Warsaw – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Latvia and Poland during which he met with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members ahead of the holidays and held bilateral meetings with his counterparts. While in Latvia from December 15-17, Minister Blair visited Ādaži Military Base (Camp Ādaži), to thank CAF troops for their contributions in strengthening …
Warsaw – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Poland, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Minister Blair expressed Canada’s gratitude for our positive and growing defence relationship with Poland, including our cooperation on providing military assistance to Ukraine, and strengthening deterrence and defence along the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Eastern Flank. During …
Ottawa – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (Nato) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (Diana) has announced the successful innovators in 2024’s competitive challenges. These firms – seven of whom are Canadian – will be joining Nato Diana’s 2025 cohort of innovators. Challenges focused on several innovation areas in security and defence, including data and information security, critical infrastructure …
Ottawa – The Arctic is experiencing major change. The shifting geopolitical landscape, evolving security threats and acceleration of climate change are impacting the Arctic in unique ways and highlight the need for strong Canadian leadership to respond to the changing reality in the region. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the launch of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy (AFP). The …
Nova Scotia – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded his visit to Halifax, where he hosted the 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) with HFX President Mr. Peter Van Praagh. On November 22, Minister Blair welcomed delegates to HISF with opening remarks that recognized the challenges of the current global threat environment and called on allies and partners to …
