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Canada is modernizing the @CanadianForces. The Defence Investment Agency awarded a contract to Colt Canada to acquire up to 65,402 modern rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle initiative. Learn more: canada.ca/en/defence-inv…
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Today, Minister McGuinty announced an investment of $1.4 billion to expand Canada’s domestic ammunition production capacity. This investment is possible due to the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Minister McGuinty visited the Roshel production facility in Brampton, Ontario, to highlight how Canadian industry is supporting Ukraine through the production of armoured vehicles for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Minister McGuinty will host a news conference on investments in ammunition production in Canada on Wednesday, March 18, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). canada.ca/en/department-…
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Media are invited to join Minister McGuinty for a media availability where he will highlight Canada’s recent donations to Ukraine and take questions from media. When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 p.m. EDT canada.ca/en/department-…
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Minister McGuinty announced an historic $200 million investment in core infrastructure for a Canadian-owned spaceport, along with other major new space-related capabilities and initiatives. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Minister McGuinty and the Minister of Defence of Norway have signed a Letter of Intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in the space domain. This agreement builds on long-standing collaboration between Canada and Norway. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Women, Peace and Security
Women, Peace and Security@WomenPeaceSec·
.@CanadianForces instructors successfully delivered the UN Engagement Platoon course in Ghana to strengthen peacekeepers’ engagement with local communities, ensuring women’s voices are heard and their needs are considered. #ElsieInitiative #OpPRESENCE
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Minister McGuinty will make an announcement on Canada’s sovereign space program this Monday, March 16, at 11 a.m. (EDT) at the Canadian Space Agency’s David Florida Laboratory in Ottawa. canada.ca/en/department-…
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NRC Canada
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From aerospace and quantum to biomedical innovation, we’re investing in Canada’s future through the Defence Industrial Strategy. 🇨🇦 Building a stronger, safer and more innovative Canada. See us at #CANSEC2026 in May. 🔗  ow.ly/A23o50Yt3vC #DiscoverTheNRC
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Over the weekend, David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, met with Japan’s Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, during his visit to Tokyo, with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Here's the readout: canada.ca/en/department-…
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Partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers, specimens collected for medical study during the First World War, have been returned by a Philadelphia museum. They will be interred in the soldiers’ graves. For all the details: canada.ca/en/department-…
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1/2 #GC is investing over $900M to boost defence innovation. 🇨🇦 We’ll advance aerospace, drone, quantum and biomedical countermeasures research, and help Canadian #SMEs develop made-in-Canada dual-use #tech to strengthen national security and defence capabilities.
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Doing Business with the Government of Canada
Secretary of State Fuhr announced that the Defence Investment Agency has launched a Request for Information to engage Canadian industry on the sustainment of the future Canadian Patrol Submarine fleet in Canada.
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HMCS Yellowknife has completed its Op CARIBBE deployment, supporting Canada’s long‑standing mission to strengthen maritime security in the Caribbean. Working with the USCG LEDET, the crew enhanced awareness and helped deter illicit trafficking. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Yesterday, the Minister of Defence met with the Honourable Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, during his visit to Australia with Prime Minister Mark Carney. canada.ca/en/department-…
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Today, at CFB Halifax, we highlighted progress on the @RoyalCanNavy's future fleet, including the recent delivery of the third Naval Large Tug, CFAV Canso, which will transfer to the RCN once the crew has completed training. canada.ca/en/department-…
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On Feb. 27 at 10:00 a.m. (AST), the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, on behalf of MND David J. McGuinty, will be in Halifax, N.S., for the acceptance of Canada’s third Naval Large Tug. canada.ca/en/department-…
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