Dedicated funding to commemorate the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion
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Dedicated funding to commemorate the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion
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The Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Project and NORAD Modernization
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Since 1992, the CC-150 Polaris aircraft and its crews have provided outstanding service to Canada. The roles of this fleet include providing air-to-air refuelling to our fighter fleet and our Allies and partners aircraft, providing cargo and personnel airlift, strategic Government of Canada personnel transport and aeromedical evacuations.
Supporting Survivors and Delivering Meaningful Culture Change
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The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to advance programs and initiatives to support survivors of sexual misconduct and to address the root causes of harmful behaviour.
The CH-149 Cormorant: The Royal Canadian Air Force’s Search and Rescue Helicopter
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Canada has one of the world’s largest areas of responsibility for search and rescue (SAR) operations, with a territory covering 18 million square kilometres of land and water, and more than 243,000 kilometres of coastline connecting three oceans.
Update on Madame Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review Final Report and Culture Change Reforms in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces to Address Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
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On May 20, 2021, former Supreme Court Justice, Madame Louise Arbour was engaged to conduct a review of policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND). The review is entitled the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
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In 1958, against the backdrop of the Cold War and threat of Soviet air attack, Canada and the United States (U.S.) formally established the world’s only binational military command – the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which is responsible for the shared monitoring and defence of North American aerospace, and therefore, NATO’s Western flank.
Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces – Final Report and Next Steps
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On April 29, 2021, the former Minister of National Defence announced the launch of an Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) of current policies, procedures, programs, practices, and culture within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND).
Backgrounder – Delay in Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the CC-295 Kingfisher
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A modern and capable military is critical to Canada’s domestic security and our contribution on the world stage. This includes our role in domestic search and rescue (SAR).
Minister’s Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination Final Report
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The Minister’s Advisory Panel was created in December 2020 with a clear mandate to seek out the policies, processes and practices that enable systemic racism and discrimination in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and to provide advice on how to eliminate them from our institution.
Backgrounder – North Warning System In-Service Support
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Backgrounder – North Warning System In-Service Support