Air Force Day on Parliament Hill
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, issued the following statement on September 26th: “Today, we celebrate Air Force Day on Parliament Hill. This day marks an opportunity for Members of Parliament and Senators to demonstrate...
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre opens Call for Applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the wider Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Today, the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) launched its 2023-24 call...
Remembering the Medak Pocket Battle, 30 years later
Medak Pocket area platoon house – Photo from the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Museum & Archives Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Often considered a forgotten part of our history, the Battle of Medak Pocket is considered by many to be the toughest action faced by Canadian troops during the period between the conflicts in Korea and Afghanistan....
Embrace the Enchantment: Celebrating Fall Magic in the Military Community
Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici As the fall season unfolds with its kaleidoscope of colors and crisp air, the military community across the nation gears up to celebrate the magic of autumn. This year, the theme “Embrace the Enchantment” takes center stage, bringing a sense of wonder and excitement to a myriad of events organized by Base and Wing departments....
Join CANEX in Commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Shirt Designed by Indigenous Artist Chantelle Trainor-Matties – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici As we come together to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, CANEX and Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) are proud to announce their support for this important day with their limited-edition orange t-shirts....
Injured and ill Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans depart for the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany
Team Canada, set to compete at the 2023 Invictus Games – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Team Canada left Ottawa today for the 2023 Invictus Games, which will take place September 9-16, 2023, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The athletes have trained hard to ready themselves for these games as they embark on this major milestone in their road to recovery. Team...
Defence Minister Bill Blair initiates repeal of Duty to Report regulations
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici A top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is fostering an environment where people affected by misconduct feel safe, supported, and able to report misconduct on their own terms. On August 30th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that DND and the...
Royal Canadian Air Force to participate for the first time in multinational exercise in the United Kingdom
Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate for the first time in Exercise COBRA WARRIOR 23-2, a Royal Air Force hosted multinational live-fly exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) station Waddington in the United Kingdom, from September 4 to 22, 2023. The RCAF’s participation in Ex COBRA...
Back to School: Get your high school diploma, the CAF is here to support your academic journey
Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici If you are a Regular Force or a Reserve Force member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who does not currently hold a high school diploma, the High School Education Initiative (HSEI) is for you. This is a great opportunity for members who joined the CAF without completing their high school diploma to obtain it while still...
Minister Blair Announces Changes to the Canadian Armed Forces Grievance and Harassment Process
File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced changes to the military grievance and harassment process which implement Recommendations 7 and 9 of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR), led by former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, Louise Arbour. Effective immediately, any Canadian Armed...
