Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
File Photo The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified a previously unknown First World War grave in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, France, as that of Captain William Webster Wilson, a Canadian soldier. The identification was confirmed through historical and archival research. The CAF’s Casualty Identification Program plays a vital role in...
Letter to the Editor: My Father’s Daughter
Supplied Photo I get the vast majority of my identity from my father. A recent high school dropout already living on his own, he walked into the Recruiting Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces. It was 1984. Later that month, he reported for training in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. His military career would take him across the country and beyond: from Alert in the...
Make an Impact in a Unique Summer Working Environment
Corporal Smith at the medical clinic at Argonaut Cadet Training Centre, July-August 2024 – Supplied Photo When Corporal Noa Smith, a Combat Medic with 35 Field Ambulance, took on a six-week summer tasking as a camp medic at the Argonaut Cadet Training Centre (CTC) in New Brunswick, she didn’t expect to find herself paddling a canoe, cycling rugged trails, or hiking alongside Expedition...
Message from the new Minister of National Defence
David J. McGuinty Official Portrait/ Portrait officiel – Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services Defence Team, It is a profound honour to have been appointed as Canada’s Minister of National Defence. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence have a proud and enduring legacy of service to our country. It is a true privilege to join you in...
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2025
Supplied Photo May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a day to reflect, to honour, and to reaffirm our commitment—to equity, to dignity, and to the continued fight against discrimination in all its forms. It’s a day that speaks to the heart of who we are as a Defence Team: a united force, strengthened by our diversity, and committed to...
Celebrating CAF Military Police During National Police Week
File Photo As National Police Week unfolds from May 11 to 17, 2025, Canadians are taking a moment to appreciate the dedicated individuals who keep our communities safe. This year’s theme, “Committed to Serve Together,” underscores the collaborative spirit of law enforcement across the nation. Among these guardians are the Canadian Forces Military Police (CFMP), a unique group...
Canadian veterans prepare for Nijmegen Marches in the Netherlands
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Peter Holt and Captain (Ret’d) Adwin “OJ” Gallant are preparing for the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen. This year, it will be held from July 15 to 18. (Submitted photo) This summer, thousands of marchers from more than 70 countries will converge on the Netherlands for the world-renowned International Four Days Marches Nijmegen, a physically and emotionally...
April is Month of the Military Child
Supplied Photo Children from military families are an important part of our Canadian Armed Forces community. They are naturally introduced to a military lifestyle marked by deployments, parental absences, relocations and more. Some of the ways we support children and youth from military families We celebrate their strength and resilience, as well as their sacrifice on the home front. We offer a...
Join Us in Creating a Positive Change: Become a Defence Representative
File Photo The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre’s Restorative Engagement (RE) program is inviting CAF members and DND public service employees from all walks of life to join our upcoming Defence representatives’ cohorts. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey that is making a real difference. Get involved As per the DM/CDS Message published on...
The Defence Team Official Languages Co-Champions invite you to celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie 2025
Supplied Photo Dear members of the Defence Team, On March 20, 2025, we invite you to participate in the International Day of La Francophonie, highlighted by the “Rendez-vous de la Francophonie” under the theme: Cultivate your roots! It is a way to celebrate a dynamic, ever-evolving culture that unites and strengthens us. The International Day of La Francophonie is an opportunity for Canada to...
