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A key priority outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged is to improve the diversity and capacity of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
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Team Canada announced for Invictus Games Sydney 2018
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A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contingent continues an annual tradition of remembering the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers in Europe, participating in the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen. Over the course of four days, from July 17-20, 14 CAF teams, consisting of 11 members each plus special guests, will march approximately 40 km a day for a total of 160 km, through the countryside and towns around the city of Nijmegen, in the Netherlands.
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Suicide is a public health issue for all Canadians, including Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 34 in the Canadian general population.
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On May 28, 2018, the Department of National Defence launched Innovation Networks, the second element under the IDEaS program. Through this program element, academics, industry and other partners are encouraged to come together to form collaborative Innovation Networks. Areas for support of advanced research and development will vary over time depending on Canada’s current and future defence and security innovation challenges.
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With an investment of close to $133 million through to 2020, the All Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) science and technology program will support the development of innovative solutions for enhanced domain awareness of air, maritime surface and sub-surface approaches to Canada, in particular those in the Arctic.
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Former Kapyong Barracks
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As outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, adapting and innovating quickly are crucial to developing and maintaining capabilities that address the challenges presented by today’s evolving global defence and security environment.
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On April 9, 2018, in support of Canada’s defence policy Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Department of National Defence (DND) launched the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.
| National Defence | backgrounders
With an investment of close to $133 million through to 2020, the All Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) Science & Technology program will support the development of innovative solutions for enhanced domain awareness of air, maritime surface and sub-surface approaches to Canada, in particular those in the Arctic.
