National Defence

Today, Minister McGuinty concluded a successful visit to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to diversify defence partnerships and expand defence industrial cooperation. canada.ca/en/department-…

Minister McGuinty met with the Minister of State for Defence Affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening defence cooperation between Canada and the UAE. ow.ly/EJHu50YZeIC

Members of the media are invited to join Minister McGuinty and Minister Anand for a media availability following their visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. canada.ca/en/department-…

Minister McGuinty reflects on his first year serving as Canada’s Minister of National Defence — and the honour of standing alongside those who serve and protect Canadians every day.

Minister McGuinty will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar from May 13 to 14 to further strengthen defence cooperation with both countries and will hold a callback during his trip. canada.ca/en/department-…

Today, Canadians commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. canada.ca/en/department-…

Joint statement from Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs in commemoration of 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic: canada.ca/en/department-…

Canada is strengthening its sovereign capabilities in critical sectors, and deepening cooperation with trusted partners, to safeguard our security and resilience.

One year ago, the federal government set out a plan with clear priorities: bring down costs, build one Canadian economy, protect our sovereignty, and strengthen partnerships with reliable partners. We’re making progress and staying focused on delivering for Canadians.

A significant milestone for the CAF! We signed an agreement with Royal Roads University for a new subsidized post-secondary education pathway, with approximately 40 CAF members attending this fall. Learn more: canada.ca/en/department-…

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre is now the Defence Community Support and Resource Centre (DCSRC), reflecting their expanded mandate to support the Defence Community. canada.ca/en/department-…

#DefenceIDEaS is seeking AI tools that can combine data from many sources into real‑time insights to support faster and smarter decision‑making. Learn more and apply by June 2: canada.ca/en/department-…

Every day, from emergency response to environmental protection, our crews help keep our waters safe and clean. This #EarthDay, we’re reminded that caring for our planet starts with all of us. 🌍 🎥 Watch how we’re protecting the marine environment: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Today, we announced that we surpassed our Regular Force recruiting objective for fiscal year 2025-26. We enrolled 7,310 new members, marking the highest number of enrolments in more than 30 years. canada.ca/en/department-…

Media are invited to a technical briefing on Monday, April 20, 2026, where senior defence officials will provide an update on the progress and impact of CAF recruiting modernization efforts. canada.ca/en/department-…

Minister McGuinty will highlight progress on CAF Recruitment. canada.ca/en/department-…

Marking a significant step in Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement, the Canadian Armed Forces will actively participate in Exercise BALIKATAN, an annual military exercise in the Philippines, from April 20 to May 8, 2026. canada.ca/en/department-…

#DefenceIDEaS is building university‑led research networks to advance trust between people, AI, and autonomous systems. As autonomy grows in military ops., safety and reliability is key. Apply by June 17: canada.ca/en/department-…

Did you know? Military spouses can access job opportunities within the federal public service via the Military Spouse Employment Initiative (MSEI). More info: canada.ca/en/department-… #SeamlessCanada

Behind every warm building is a skilled operator! We’re hiring Power Engineers for current and upcoming positions at various locations in the Prairies. 🔥 Apply by April 24: emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/appl…