| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.
| National Defence | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend a ceremony marking the Change of Command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) where authority will be transferred from Lieutenant-General (LGen) Eric Kenny to LGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, will preside over the ceremony.
| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit 8 Wing Trenton alongside Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, strengthening Canada’s operational reach at home and abroad.
| National Defence | news releases
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.
| National Defence | news releases
Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 (Ex TF25) concluded yesterday following two weeks of multinational training activities conducted across southern Vancouver Island.
| National Defence | statements
"I am privileged to join Canadians in celebrating our nation and the values that define us: freedom, democracy, rule of law, compassion, and service to others
| National Defence | news releases
Yesterday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Latvia, where he met with Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds...
| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will make his inaugural visit to Latvia from June 25 to 26, 2025.
| National Defence | news releases
Lieutenant-General Erick Simoneau assumed Command of Military Personnel Command (MILPERSCOM) from Lieutenant-General Lise Bourgon on Monday, June 16, 2025, during a morning ceremony at National Defence Headquarters Carling Campus in Ottawa. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, presided over the ceremony.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed His Majesty’s Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into naval service with a commissioning ceremony.
