New Year Message from CAF Surgeon General BGen Malcolm
Brigadier-General Scott Malcolm, CAF Surgeon General – Supplied Photo As we begin 2024, I would like to take the opportunity to wish our Defence Team a happy and healthy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to spend quality time with those you love and took time to relax and recharge over the holiday season. For those who were on duty or continued work during the break-thank you on...
The 2023 CAF Imagery Contest Winners!
Military Operations Winner – “Ready to Take Off” – Corporal Connor Bennett – Halifax, NS – Supplied Photo The 56th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest announced their winners and this year’s contest saw an amazing 1100 image submissions from across the country! Submissions were accepted from both professional and amateur photographers that are...
Minister Blair announces the new Principal of the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario
RMC Kingston – File Photo On December 20th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Scott as the 14th Principal of RMC Kingston. Dr. Scott will officially assume the role on March 4, 2024. The Principal of RMC is accountable for defining the academic policy and frameworks for...
Canada acquiring Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for the Canadian Armed Forces
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners. Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence, and Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, announced a major investment...
It’s important for Veterans and Families prioritize their well-being too this holiday season
Stock Photo As we enter the festive period, for many the season is one of joy as they look forward to Family gatherings, travelling and parties. However, for some Veterans and their Families, the season can be a time that is more stressful than joyful, marked instead by a persistent sad or empty mood, feelings of hopelessness or pessimism, or even irritability, frustration and restlessness. It...
Minister Blair announces establishment of Canadian Military Colleges Review Board
Royal Military College (RMC) Kingston – Photo from Wikimedia Commons The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the members and mandate of the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board. The Review Board, comprised of five external education and culture experts and two Department of National Defence (DND) / Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, has one year to make...
Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces address the Statistics Canada 2022 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces
File Photo On December 5th, Statistics Canada released the results of the 2022 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (SSMCAF). The survey, which was conducted by Statistics Canada from October 11, 2022 to January 26, 2023, examined Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member’s experiences in the 12 months preceding the survey, providing up-to-date data on the scope, prevalence, and...
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
Company Sergeant-Major Alexander McVean at left – Photo: Toronto Scottish Regiment Archives The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed that the grave of a previously unknown First World War soldier in Courcelette British Cemetery in Courcelette, the Somme, France, is that of Company Sergeant-Major Alexander McVean. The identity was confirmed...
A message from Honorary Colonel (HCol) Loreena McKennitt
Honorary Colonel (HCol) Loreena McKennitt – Canadian Armed Forces Photo On the eve of the Royal Canadian Air Force 2024 Centennial, I would like to take a few moments to express my heartfelt joy in being the RCAF Honorary Colonel during this extraordinary moment in history. Anniversaries happen every year, but a Centennial happens once. Let’s use this occasion to celebrate and commemorate....
Canada purchasing up to 16 P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force
Facts about the P-8A Poseidon – Photo from the RCAF Yesterday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced that Canada has finalized a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US)...