Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
January 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2023 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the two year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.
- Canada imposes sanctions in relation to the 2021 coup d'état in Myanmar Canada 31 Jan 2023 -- On the eve of the second anniversary of the coup d'état by the Myanmar military, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against six individuals and a new prohibition on the export, sale, supply or shipment of aviation fuel to the Myanmar military regime.
- Defence Minister Anita Anand announces that Canada will supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks, training and sustainment Canada 26 Jan 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) inventory. The Minister also announced that Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy Canadian Armed Forces members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country.
- Countries Gather for U.S.-Canada Co-Hosted Proliferation Security Initiative Workshop Focused on the Western Hemisphere DoD 26 Jan 2023 -- The United States and Canada co-hosted the Western Hemisphere Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Workshop from January 24-26, 2023, at U.S. Southern Command's headquarters in Florida. This event, the Western Hemisphere's premier PSI workshop, is designed to enhance the region's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) counter-proliferation capacity and long-term commitment to the Proliferation Security Initiative.
- Cameroon Denies Canada's Mediation With Separatists VOA 24 Jan 2023 -- Cameroon has denied an announcement that Canada will mediate the African country's separatist conflict, saying such a role was never mandated. Canada's foreign ministry last week announced that Cameroon and some separatist factions had agreed to a peace process, with Ottawa assigned to help.
- HMCS Fredericton deploys in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures Canada 22 Jan 2023 -- His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton departed from Halifax today to join Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2), part of NATO's high-readiness Standing Naval Forces in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Defence Minister Anita Anand participates in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Canada 20 Jan 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
- Department of National Defence to increase funding contribution for Inuvik Airport runway upgrades Canada 19 Jan 2023 -- Today, the Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael V. McLeod, announced on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, that the Department of National Defence will be increasing its investment in the Inuvik Airport runway by $80 million, for a total investment of $230 million. Funding will be provided to the Government of the Northwest Territories and will be used to complete the remaining work required to extend and modernize the Inuvik Airport's 6,000-foot main runway.
- Readout of Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre's Participation in Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session Canada 19 Jan 2023
- Minister Anand concludes productive visit to Ukraine Canada 18 Jan 2023
- Canada's Joly: Ottawa Summoned Russian Envoy to Condemn Dnepr Attacks Sputnik 18 Jan 2023 -- Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepr, Ukraine, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's comments.
- Canada to donate 200 additional armoured vehicles to Ukraine People's Daily 19 Jan 2023 -- Canada will donate 200 Senator Armoured Personnel Carriers to Ukraine as a new package of military assistance, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Wednesday.
- Canada imposes additional sanctions against Haitian elites Canada 13 Jan 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to acts of significant corruption that are fueling the crisis in the country.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 12 Jan 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan's strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The leaders committed to continue working closely to grow our economies, create good jobs in both countries, strengthen the rules-based international system, and improve regional security, including through Canada's recently announced Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan's National Security Strategy.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador Prime Minister of Canada 11 Jan 2023
- Canada delivers Haiti-purchased vehicles to help Haitian National Police respond to crisis Canada 11 Jan 2023 -- Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly and the Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced that the Canadian Armed Forces have airlifted vital, Haitian-purchased armoured vehicles to Haiti.
- Defence Minister Anita Anand announces air defence system donation to Ukraine Canada 10 Jan 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada is purchasing a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and associated munitions from the United States to donate to Ukraine. This high-priority donation is the first Canadian donation of an air defence system to Ukraine.
- Canada Purchase of NASAMS for Ukraine 'Ridiculous' Amid Domestic Issues - Russian Envoy Sputnik 10 Jan 2023 -- Canada purchasing the US-manufactured National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Ukraine is another demonstration of how Ottawa funnels money to fuel the Ukraine war amid numerous pressing domestic issues, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik.
- Canada imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan state officials for human rights violations Canada 10 Jan 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced Canada imposes targeted sanctions under regulations pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act against four Sri Lankan state officials responsible for gross and systematic violations of human rights during armed conflict in Sri Lanka, which occurred from 1983 to 2009.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the United States of America Joe Biden Prime Minister of Canada 10 Jan 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 10 Jan 2023
- Joint Statement by Canada and the United States on NEXUS DHS 10 Jan 2023 -- As a demonstration of the ongoing cooperation that binds Canada and the United States of America, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, support and express their appreciation to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for their progress in developing innovative solutions to provide NEXUS applicants with more options and opportunities to complete their enrollment interviews for this bilateral trusted traveler program.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada The White House 10 Jan 2023
- Canada finalizes agreement to purchase new fighter jets for Royal Canadian Air Force Canada 09 Jan 2023 -- Through Canada's defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners.
- Announcement regarding the F-35 acquisition Canada 09 Jan 2023
- Canada imposes sanctions on additional Iranian individuals and entities Canada 09 Jan 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
- Canada to spend $14 billion to buy F-35 fighter jets from US Press TV 09 Jan 2023 -- Canada is purchasing 88 F-35 fighter jets from the United States to replace its aging fleet for 19 billion Canadian dollars (US$14.2 billion), the largest military spending in 30 years.
- Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Fighter Jets in $14.2Bln Deal With Lockheed Martin Sputnik 09 Jan 2023 -- The Canadian government has inked a C$19 billion (US$14.2 billion) deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire a fleet of 88 F-35 fighter jets, Minister of Defense Anita Anand said on Monday.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 03 Jan 2023
- Canada, Australia, Morocco join countries imposing COVID restrictions on Chinese travelers Press TV 01 Jan 2023 -- Canada, Australia, Spain, and Morocco have become the latest countries to impose travel restrictions on arrivals from China following a surge in COVID-19 cases there.
- Canada to Require Air Travelers From China to Present Negative COVID-19 Test Result Sputnik 01 Jan 2023 -- Canada is introducing a mandatory coronavirus test for plane passengers arriving from China, the country's government informs.
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