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...
Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs mark the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens and the beginning of Canada’s Hundred Days
Canadian armoured cars going into action at the Battle of Amiens – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici On August 8th, we acknowledged 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...
Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School opens training division at Canadian Forces Base Borden
Lieutenant-Colonel Wong formalizes the commissioning of CFLRS Detachment Borden. He is accompanied by Colonel Michaud, MPGTG Canadian Forces Base Borden Commandant and Chief Warrant Officer Boucher, CFLRS CWO. Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Following the pandemic and the recruitment difficulties encountered, General Wayne Eyre implemented a directive for the regeneration...
2023 Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition: Sophia Paré
Sophia Paré – Supplied Photo The 2023 Canadian Forces Newspaper Youth Reporter Competition has ended and the four finalists have been selected. The finalists had the opportunity to work with professional journalists and editors on their submissions and have them published in a number of Canadian Forces newspapers. They will also receive a $1000 scholarship. The following is one of the...
Government of Canada awards contract for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project
Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici In support of Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is committed to providing members of the Canadian Armed Forces with the modern equipment they need to deliver on a wide range of operations, at the best value for Canadians. On July 25th, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister...