November 25, 2014
OTTAWA - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement in honour of the Navy League of Canada’s Navy Appreciation Day 2014:
“Today we recognize the outstanding work accomplished by our Canadian naval personnel by marking Navy Appreciation Day 2014, an initiative of the Navy League of Canada.”
“Canada borders three separate oceans and has the world’s longest coastline, making our Navy incredibly important both to our economy, and for our security. Our ports are economic gateways and we rely on our Navy to ensure trade and commerce continues undeterred.”
“Our government is deeply committed to providing maritime security both at home and abroad. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto is currently in the Mediterranean providing stability and security in Central and Eastern Europe; earlier this year HMCS Regina successfully disrupted narcotics shipments while on patrol in the Indian Ocean as part of Operation ARTEMIS; and HMCS Kingston recently contributed to the discovery of one of the Franklin ships.”
“Canadians are proud of our Navy, and to ensure it remains able to respond when and where necessary, our Government has embarked on the most intensive and comprehensive period of fleet modernization and renewal in Canada’s peacetime history. While having the best equipment available is important to the mission, even more important are the men and women of the Navy who, through their dedication and professionalism, exemplify the best qualities of our Canadian Armed Forces.”
“I thank the Navy League of Canada for its leadership in promoting maritime affairs across Canada, and for the support and appreciation given to the men and women serving in the Royal Canadian Navy.”
For more information on Navy Appreciation Day 2014.
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Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Office of the Minister of the Department of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
