On Nov. 25, Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) officially established the Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC), a new Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) command designed to strengthen leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint military capabilities across the CAF. Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford have been named as the inaugural … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced he is seeking candidates to join the national External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism, which was one of the recommendations in the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) Report. The Committee will serve a critical role in addressing and combatting anti-Black racism within the Defence Team by offering … Read more
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from Nov. 24-28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment. The week-long event will bring together defence … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and the Philippine Secretary of National Defense, Gilbert Teodoro, signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Canada and the Philippines. This agreement builds on the Canada-Philippines Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2024. The full release is available online. Contact Alice.Hansen2@forces.gc.ca.
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) announced that its Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program recently began funding 21 new projects across 20 community-based service providers for new projects that will provide the wider Defence community access to more support services. These projects offer supports such as crisis management, counselling services, support groups, … Read more
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), in collaboration with federal and City of Toronto partners, will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise in Toronto, Ontario, from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2025. Exercise JOINT RESOLVE is designed to identify and exercise roles and responsibilities of organizations, agencies, and government partners during … Read more
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a brand-new, privately developed apartment complex located minutes from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt in British Columbia. This four-storey, $23.3 million apartment complex includes 37 move-in ready apartments and 47 parking spots and will be used … Read more
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will host military members from allied and partner countries at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER from Oct. 16-9. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
HMCS Saskatoon, Whitehorse, and Brandon were paid off and celebrated for their service to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in a formal ceremony in Esquimalt, B.C. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) introduced Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act). The legislation was originally proposed as Bill C-66 but was terminated with the prorogation of Parliament in January 2025. The full release is available online. Contact alice.hansen2@forces.gc.ca.