Defence Minister McGuinty to welcome Swedish defence minister to Canada

November 18, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome Sweden’s Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson, to Canada on November 19, 2025, for a bilateral visit. This bilateral engagement will take place within the broader context of the Swedish State visit to Canada, taking place from November 18 to November 20.

Event details

November 19, 2025

Minister McGuinty and Minister Jonson will exchange greetings and take photos before their bilateral meeting.

• Time: 12:00 p.m.
• Location: 125 Sussex Drive, 9th floor, Ottawa, Ontario

Notes for media

• Media interested in participating should register with National Defence’s Media Relations Office at mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca to confirm attendance.
• Media are invited for photography only and are kindly asked to arrive no later than 11:45 a.m.