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Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇨🇦 Canada on #CanadaDay! #WeAreNATO 🤝 @CanadaNATO @CanadaOTAN
Close-up of a Canadian Armed Forces member wearing a flight helmet, microphone, and uniform with a Canadian flag patch. Photo by Cpl Brendan Gamache, Formation Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces.

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Statement by David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on Canada Day 2026: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Jun 29
The Canadian Armed Forces will conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ throughout the summer, fall, and winter across the Canadian North and Arctic. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Jun 29
Skis on, eyes forward. This is Arctic skills training for Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ in motion. @JTFN_FOIN
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Jun 29
The Arctic’s remote landscape creates unique challenges. Canada is investing in a network of Northern Operational Support Hubs and Nodes to provide the logistics and infrastructure to support operations in some of Canada's most remote regions. #WeAreNATO
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Calling all defence and security experts! The deadline to apply for a #DefenceMINDS fellowship with the NATO Defense College is 13 July 2026 (23:59 PDT): canada.ca/en/department-nati… #WeAreNATO
View of the main entrance of the NATO Defense College. In front of the building’s façade, several flagpoles display the flags of different countries.

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Jun 26
Detecting a threat is the first step. Canada and its Allies must be ready to respond. Canada is investing in Forward Operating Locations across the North to support rapid air responses whenever and wherever they are needed. #WeAreNATO
Canada is Strengthening Security in the North (2/5) Responding faster Canada is upgrading Forward Operating Locations to support rapid air operations and response in the Arctic. + map: Yellowknife, Inuvik, Iqaluit and 5 Wing Goose Bay

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Jun 25
Detecting threats early is essential to protecting territory. Canada is strengthening its ability to detect and track threats approaching North America across the sky, space, and sea, through advanced radar, satellite surveillance and maritime sensors. #WeAreNATO
Canada is Strengthening Security in the North (1/5) Detecting threats earlier Canada is investing in advanced radar, satellites and maritime sensors to monitor Arctic approaches.

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Today, Minister McGuinty concluded an important visit to Japan focused on strengthening Canada’s defence relationship with a key Indo-Pacific partner. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Members of the media are invited to join Minister McGuinty for a media availability on June 24 at 8:15 p.m. EST following his visit to Japan. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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We’re hiring five Senior Engineering Technologists in various disciplines in Toronto. Ready to help deliver real infrastructure impact with DND? Build, design, and lead on projects that matter. Apply now: emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.…
Bird’s eye view of eight people sitting around a glass table discussing a construction plan. Text on image: Join the Defence Team. Public service careers. Now hiring. Various Senior Engineering Technologist positions.

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Canada advances Arctic security through a new partnership with Australia to deliver over-the-horizon radar capability.
Defence Investment Agency@DIA_Canada
Jun 22
Yesterday, Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr announced that Canada is advancing Arctic defence on over-the-horizon radar capability through a partnership with Australia. canada.ca/en/defence-investm…
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Jun 22
From June 22 to July 5, the CAF will participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a United States-led biennial field exercise taking place in and around Hawaii and Guam. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Minister McGuinty to lead Defence Trade Mission to Japan canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Minister McGuinty advances NATO priorities and defence cooperation, concluding a productive visit to Europe. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Jun 19
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) received Royal Assent. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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On Friday, June 19, Minister McGuinty will travel to Luxembourg to deepen defence cooperation between Canada and Luxembourg. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Congrats to Peter Lambrinakos of Ottawa, Ontario, on his reappointment as a part-time member of the Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC). orders-in-council.canada.ca/… 1/2
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The MPCC investigates complaints about military police conduct and allegations of interference. Learn more:  mpcc-cppm.gc.ca/index-eng.ht… 2/2
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The #CanadaJapan Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement is now in force. This agreement strengthens bilateral defence materiel and industrial cooperation, supports joint innovation, and enhances security collaboration in the #IndoPacific region.
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Jun 16
VAdm Dan Charlebois assumed command of the Royal Canadian Navy from VAdm Angus Topshee, presided over by the Chief of the Defence Staff this morning during a formal change of command ceremony at HMCS Star in Hamilton, Ontario. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Portrait cut outs of Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee to Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois smiling and looking directly at the camera between the Royal Canadian Navy badge. Text on image: Change of Command Ceremony, Royal Canadian Navy. June 16, 2026. Outgoing commander VAdm A.l. Topshee CMM, MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy. Incoming commander VAdm D.A. Charlebois MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy.

ALT Portrait cut outs of Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee to Vice-Admiral Dan Charlebois smiling and looking directly at the camera between the Royal Canadian Navy badge. Text on image: Change of Command Ceremony, Royal Canadian Navy. June 16, 2026. Outgoing commander VAdm A.l. Topshee CMM, MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy. Incoming commander VAdm D.A. Charlebois MSM, CD Royal Canadian Navy.

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