| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 12 to 16, 2025. During his visit, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to discuss issues of shared interest and advance Euro-Atlantic security priorities.
| National Defence | statements
“For over 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has stood as a cornerstone of global security and stability, demonstrating that the collective strength of its 32 members can overcome the most pressing challenges of our time, including in the face of Russia’s unjustifiable and illegal war in Ukraine.
| National Defence | statements
The Royal Canadian Navy today issued the following statement regarding the removal of the Commanding Officer of HMCS Ottawa:
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a successful trip to Washington, D.C.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, marked the opening of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s new B Jetty, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant.
| National Defence | media advisories
Media are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt marking the realization of a key milestone in the $1.1B multi-phase A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project.
| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Washington, D.C. from February 4 to 6, 2025.
| National Defence | statements
Recently, a decision was delivered by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to stay proceedings in a case concerning Criminal Code Sexual Offences.
| National Defence | statements
This year marks 30 years since the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. Throughout the month of February and all-year round, I am honoured to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Canadians, including Black Defence Team members.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden to provide an update on the construction of Residential Housing Units (RHUs) for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on several bases and wings across Canada. The Department of National Defence (DND), through the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), will construct 668 new RHUs and renovate more than 600 RHUs across the country over the next five years. This is a significant investment in DND’s housing portfolio and will support DND and CAF operational requirements by focusing on areas with the greatest need.
