From the Minister

I am pleased to present the Departmental Results Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23. This report recounts the achievements made and the challenges faced by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) throughout the reporting year.

As the global security landscape grows more complex, we are making the necessary investments to modernize the CAF with the equipment that its members need to keep Canadians safe. That is why, in Budget 2022, the Government of Canada committed to updating Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE): Canada's Defence Policy. SSE presents a vision and approach to defence that is part of building a better future for Canada. This update will support our continued commitment to building a modern military to protect our country from a range of new and emerging threats.

In FY 2022-23, DND/CAF continued efforts to build a better future for every member of the Defence Team by focusing on recruiting, training, and retaining members. Efforts to achieve meaningful culture change are focused on addressing and preventing all forms of systemic misconduct and supporting those who have been harmed, and creating a positive and safe environment where members can reach their full potential while contributing to DND/CAF priorities.

The Defence Team is committed to renewing relationships with Indigenous Peoples in communities across Canada. In keeping with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Budget 2022 included $9.5 million over five years, for DND/CAF to align its operations and engagement with Indigenous peoples in the communities where we work. It will also increase economic opportunities for Indigenous owned and operated businesses by awarding them at least five percent of the value of our contracts.

We continue to evolve our strong partnership with the United States through the modernization of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). In June 2022, DND/CAF announced $38.6 billion to improve our ability to detect and interdict threats earlier and with greater precision.

Canada cannot be strong at home without being engaged in the world, especially in these increasingly challenging times. In FY 2022-23, this included contributing to Central and Eastern European security with our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and partners. Canada has been unwavering in its commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself against the illegal Russian invasion, and we will continue to stand with Ukraine. In June 2022, Canada signed a joint declaration with Latvia to augment NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence. Canada is a standing member of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and is coordinating and providing military aid to Ukraine, including military training, equipment, and transport.

In November 2022, the Government of Canada released its Indo-Pacific Strategy. This included $492.9 million over five years to deepen partnerships in the region, including reinforcing the CAF’s Indo-Pacific naval presence, increasing participation in regional military exercises, and improving intelligence sharing with our allies and partners.

The Defence Team is committed to advancing Canada’s security and prosperity and to ensuring a more secure future for everyone.

Original signed by:

The Honourable Bill Blair, PC, COM, MP, Minister of National Defence