Statement on High Altitude Surveillance Balloon
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A high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected and its movements are being actively tracked by NORAD.
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Minister of National Defence marks Black History Month 2023
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The Honourable Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, issued the following statement today to recognize and observe the beginning of Black History Month.
Joint Canada-United States Statement – Countries Gather for Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop Focused on the Western Hemisphere
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The United States and Canada co-hosted the Western Hemisphere Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from January 24-26, 2023, at U.S. Southern Command’s headquarters in Florida. This event, the Western Hemisphere’s premier PSI workshop, is designed to enhance the region’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) counter-proliferation capacity and long-term commitment to the Proliferation Security Initiative.
Statement From the Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal - Service Infraction Charges laid against Royal Canadian Air Force Officers
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On 19 October 2022, the Military Police laid service infraction charges against three Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Officers in regards to a “Call-Sign Review Board” event at 409 Tactical F Squadron, 4 Wing Cold Lake, on 22 June 2022.
Relief of Duties for Member Deployed on Operation REASSURANCE – Maritime Task Force
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On October 2, 2022, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) relieved the Executive Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kingston of their duties as a result of an alleged incident of inappropriate conduct of a sexualized nature that took place during a port visit in Lisbon, Portugal, while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE. The allegations have not been proven and an investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Statement by the Chief of the Defence Staff on the passing of our Commander-in-Chief, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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As members of the Canadian Armed Forces mourn the passing of our Commander-in-Chief, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we are also compelled to reflect on her remarkable legacy of devotion to duty and selfless service.
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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I join Canadians in mourning profoundly the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Minister MacAulay and Minister Anand mark Merchant Navy Veterans Day
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Every year, on the 3rd of September, Canadians honour the dedication, bravery, and personal sacrifice of the 12,000 men and women who served in Canada’s Merchant Navy during the Second World War.
Statement by the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force
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“On June 22, 2022 at 4 Wing Cold Lake, a call-sign review board, where call-signs are assigned to members associated with the fighter community, took place in a small group social setting
Statement marking National Peacekeepers’ Day
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Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, and Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino issued the following statement today to recognize National Peacekeepers’ Day.