Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a brand-new, privately developed apartment complex located minutes from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. This four-storey, $23.3 million apartment complex includes 37 move-in ready apartments and 47 parking spots and will be used to house CAF members working at the Base starting January 2026.
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada would accelerate meeting our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 2% spending target by March 31st 2026.
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will host military members from Allied and partner countries at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER from October 16 to 29, 2025.
Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Saskatoon, Whitehorse, and Brandon were paid off and celebrated for their service to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in a formal ceremony in Esquimalt, British Columbia.
Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, introduced An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act). The legislation was originally proposed as Bill C-66 but was terminated with the prorogation of Parliament in January 2025.
This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant hub of military camaraderie and athletic spirit as thousands gathered for the 18th edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO. From Friday to Sunday, events such as the Canadian Tire Race Expo and BMO Kids’ Zone took place ahead of the culminating races on Sunday, September 21.
On September 19, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated a new and long-lasting relationship with Nunavik. This vibrant Inuit community in Northern Quebec and crew members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette, who travelled from their home port of Halifax, N.S., came together during an official Northern Affiliation ceremony.
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and industry partner SkyAlyne welcomed the first two CT-102B Astra II (Grob G120 TP) Basic Flight Training aircraft today at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 30th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany.
Warrant Officer George Hohl, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who had been missing since September 2, 2025, was located deceased on September 5, 2025
