All Entries in the "News Release" Category

CFB Esquimalt Service Member Injured in Industrial Accident
News ReleaseNovember 21, 2016 – Esquimalt – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces CFB Esquimalt Service Member Injured in Industrial Accident A service member of CFB Esquimalt was rushed to hospital this morning following an industrial accident at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron. Military officials have notified the member’s next of kin of the accident and […]

The JAG Asks the Public for Input on Canada’s Court Martial System
News Release The JAG Asks the Public for Input on Canada’s Court Martial System October 11, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Judge Advocate General (JAG) is launching consultations with Canadians as part of the ongoing comprehensive review of the court martial system. As directed by […]

Canadian warships join multinational effort to stop trafficking at sea
News Release Canadian warships join multinational effort to stop trafficking at sea October 6, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Over the next two days, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Brandon, Edmonton and Kingston are departing to participate in Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution the multinational campaign against illicit trafficking by transnational […]

DND announces first major tender for CFB Esquimalt harbour infrastructure
News Release DND announces first major tender for CFB Esquimalt harbour infrastructure September 21, 2016 – Esquimalt, British Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Government of Canada is committed to providing the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy with the modern, functional facilities they need to complete important operational missions on behalf […]

Canadian Armed Forces members contribute to clearing unexploded ordnance in the South West Pacific
News Release Canadian Armed Forces members contribute to clearing unexploded ordnance in the South West Pacific September 7, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Approximately 18 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) began their participation in Australia’s Operation RENDER SAFE 2016 today to dispose of explosive remnants of World War […]

Canadian Army Trains in Brazilian Jungle during International Competition
News Release Canadian Army Trains in Brazilian Jungle during International Competition August 22, 2016 — Ottawa — National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Starting tomorrow, ten Canadian Army soldiers from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group based in Valcartier, Quebec, will start their trek through the rainforest of the Amazonas region of Brazil during the 2nd […]

Operation NANOOK 2016 launches today in Canada’s North
News Release Operation NANOOK 2016 launches today in Canada’s North August 21, 2016 – Whitehorse, Yukon – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Operation NANOOK 2016, Canada’s annual northern sovereignty operation, begins today and will occur in three locations across the North. Approximately 850 military and civilian participants will take part in the operation, which […]

Pacific Fleet Warship begins operations in the Asia-Pacific
News Release Pacific Fleet Warship begins operations in the Asia-Pacific August 18, 2016 – Esquimalt, British Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver departed Pearl Harbour today to conduct operations in the Asia-Pacific region following success at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Activities will include participating in […]

The Ceremonial Guard Mounts the Final Guard of the 2016 Season
News Release The Ceremonial Guard Mounts the Final Guard of the 2016 Season August 18, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces will perform the final Changing of the Guard ceremony of the 2016 season on Parliament Hill on Sunday, August 21, at 10 […]
Canadian Armed Forces Return to the Canadian National Exhibition for a Ninth Year
News Release Canadian Armed Forces Return to the Canadian National Exhibition for a Ninth Year August 18, 2016 – Toronto – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) return to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) for a ninth consecutive year and our display will be inside the Enercare Centre at Exhibition […]