Canadian Armed Forces Allowance Increase
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will receive a compounded increase of 5.1% to allowances, including all Environmental Allowances and some Special Allowances.
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Canadian Armed Forces Pay Increase
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will receive a compounded increase of 6.34% to pay and a lump sum back-payment starting June 30, 2017.
Summary: Canadian Armed Forces Action Plan to Implement the Recommendations from the Report by the Board of Inquiry on the Irregularities Identified by the Chief of the Defence Staff in his 2014 Decision Letter
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Harassment complaints must be tracked according to the Harassment Prevention and Resolution Guidelines.
Special Staff Assistance Visit to Royal Military College of Canada
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On November 2, 2016, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) convened a Special Staff Assistance Visit (SSAV) to the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) that will report findings to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by the end of 2016.
The Bulk Electricity Contract
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In 1996 the Province of Alberta de-regulated the electricity market. Recognizing this as an opportunity to take a whole-of-government approach to supplying electricity to federal departments in Alberta, Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a 10-year contract to ENMAX to provide electricity to 11 departments.
The Government of Canada Invests in Canada’s Safety and Security
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Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), in partnership with Public Safety Canada (PS), has selected 26 new science and technology projects for negotiations. Project proposals have been selected following the May 2016 Call for proposals for the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP). Approximately $20 million has been earmarked for these projects.
Financial recognition and health care support for victims of the 1974 accidental grenade explosion at the CFB Valcartier cadet camp
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On July 30, 1974, at the CFB Valcartier cadet camp, more than 130 cadets were assembled in a barrack block under supervision of adult instructors when a live grenade exploded, killing six cadets and injuring dozens more. This tragedy forever changed the lives of the victims and their families.
Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade Project
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The experiences of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and our allies in Afghanistan and other areas of operation continue to demonstrate the ongoing need for a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light Armoured Vehicle.
Government of Canada Announces 2016 Call For Proposals Bid Submission Period for Science and Technology Investments
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The Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Innovation competitive call for proposals is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring that Canada and its institutions have a greater resilience to global and domestic threats. The call for proposals process is administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND).
Halifax-class Modernization/ Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX)
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The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is in the midst of its most intensive and comprehensive period of fleet renewal in its peacetime history, touching upon all elements of the fleet.