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On this 5th Annual Military Family Appreciation Day, we recognize military families for the role that they play in supporting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans.
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On August 28, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) filed charges against Colonel Leif Dahl, the Commander of 8 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, stemming from an incident on August 25, 2023 when Col Dahl was on leave in the local area.
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Today, we acknowledge the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens – a crucial engagement that opened the door to victory in the final phase of the First World War. It was the start of three months of stunning battlefield achievements that became known as “Canada’s Hundred Days,” where the actions of our soldiers helped define the Canadian Corps as one of the most effective fighting forces on the Western Front.
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today regarding ongoing environmental studies for poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville:
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We, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia and the Minister of National Defence of Canada, recognize our common interests in international peace and security, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to our shared values, the rules-based international order, and international cooperation.
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The Ministers of Defence of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom share the conviction that continued support to Ukraine is of utmost importance in the light of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked aggression.
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Eighty years ago today, the Allied invasion of Sicily marked the start of the Italian Campaign in the Second World War. Codenamed Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily marked one of the largest seaborne operations in military history. Canadians were critical to its success.
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The Honourable Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, issued the following statement today on the anniversary of the apology to descendants of No. 2 Construction Battalion members:
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The RCAF have been made aware that an allegation of sexual misconduct has been made against a member of 431 Squadron, and that the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating.
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“Since my first day as Minister of National Defence, I have been clear that my top priority is to implement meaningful culture change in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), so that this institution can continue to keep Canadians safe.
