Minister of National Defence participates virtually in GLOBSEC 2021 Bratislava Forum
As a founding nation of NATO, Canada remains a dedicated member of the Alliance and partner in the defence of the North Atlantic region. In a rapidly evolving global security environment, multilateral cooperation within NATO and with external partners is essential in keeping the transatlantic community safe, free, and prosperous, while helping to ensure global peace and stability. Yesterday, the...
Capacity Building at the Logistics Commission, Ramallah
As the only permanent Training Development Officer (TDO) within the United States Security Coordinator (USSC), I have been assigned the unique responsibility of assisting the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF) in the development/expansion of their training system. The USSC approach to supporting PASF training has evolved from providing tactical-level training to focusing more on...
Improvement to the DND 404 Driver’s Licence
Example of the new DND 404 Driver’s Licence To make Canadian Armed Forces institutions more inclusive sex designation has been eliminated on the DND 404, the military’s driver’s licence. Starting June 1, all new DND 404s will be issued without sex identification on them. Current versions will remain valid until their expiry date. Anyone who wishes to exchange their current version before...
Canadian Forces Intelligence Command completes change of command
The Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) completed a change of command ceremony today between Vice-Admiral Scott Bishop and Major-General Michael Wright. The COVID-conscious ceremony saw VAdm Bishop, who has been at the helm of CFINTCOM for five years, officially pass command to MGen Wright, who recently returned from deployment in Iraq as Commander Joint Task Force – Impact. VAdm...
Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN)
Moving can be a very stressful but finding a job during or after a move can be even more stressful. The Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN) is here to help. On June 17, the MSEN will be holding a virtual career fair; spouses or partners (married or common-law) of actively serving Regular or Reserve Canadian Armed Forces members can participate in the fair. Veteran spouses, transitioning...
Canadian D-Day Landings Remembered 77 Years Later
The Juno Beach Centre honoured the fallen at a ceremony in Normandy, France COURSEULLES-SUR-MER, NORMANDY – On June 6, 2021, the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) commemorated the 77th anniversary of D-Day with a ceremony and wreath-laying on the very beach where Canadian troops came ashore as part of the largest combined military operation in history. Due to ongoing COVID-19 safety measures, the...
Minister of National Defence marks passage of Bill 93, which recognizes the Royal Military College Saint-Jean as an educational institution at the university level
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, made the following statement after the National Assembly of Québec passed Bill 93. The bill recognizes Royal Military College Saint-Jean as an educational institution at the university level, resulting from initiative 3 of Canada’s Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged. “Today is an important day, as the National Assembly of Québec...
RCAF Air Demonstration teams launch 2021 season under Operation INSPIRATION
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air demonstration teams officially began their 2021 season May 28, 2021 after formal certification by the Commanders of 1 Canadian Air Division and 2 Canadian Air Division following an acceptance show at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. This summer, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be joined by the CF-18 Demonstration team as they again fly under Operation INSPIRATION and...
New Chaplain General for the Canadian Armed Forces
Brigadier-General Guy Bélisle was appointed Chaplain General May 31, 2021 in a virtual ceremony presided over by Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre, Acting Chief of the Defence Staff. As the Chaplain General, Brig.-Gen. Bélisle assumes responsibility for supporting the religious and spiritual needs of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families from the outgoing Chaplain General,...
May 17th a day to recognize at 4 Wing and the world
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the LGBT Purge Report May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day created to reflect on the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ2 communities, and a reminder to be deliberate in our actions to end this form of discrimination. On this day we acknowledge and are proud to show support for LGBTQ2...
