March 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News

Defence Minister Anita Anand announces the extension of Operation PRESENCE Canada 31 Mar 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada has extended Operation PRESENCE (Op PRESENCE) until March 31, 2026.
Canada condemns dissolution of political parties by Myanmar regime Canada 30 Mar 2023
Canada Looks at Replacing Patrol Aircraft Fleet With Boeing's P-8A Poseidon Sputnik 28 Mar 2023 -- Canada via the US foreign military sales program submitted a request for proposal for up to sixteen P-8A Poseidon aircraft to replace its own CP-140 Aurora fleet, Public Services and Procurement Canada said in a statement.
China Accused of Meddling in Canada's Elections VOA 28 Mar 2023 -- Allegations are mounting that China may have interfered in Canada's most recent federal elections to favor Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party. One Conservative candidate near Vancouver says a deliberate misinformation campaign led to his defeat in 2021.
Canada imposes new sanctions against Iranian regime Canada 27 Mar 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 10th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against the Iranian regime since October 2022.
Canada imposes sanctions on more IRGC members, Iran's law enforcement officials over rights violations claims Press TV 27 Mar 2023 -- Canada adds more Iranian individuals and companies to its sanctions list, targeting the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and law enforcement forces, over what Ottawa claims to be systematic human rights violations and production of drones and ballistic missiles.
Defence Minister Anita Anand announces extension of Operation IMPACT Canada 27 Mar 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced that the Government of Canada has extended Operation IMPACT until March 31, 2025.
His Majesty's Canadian Ship Montréal and Motor Vessel Asterix depart to the Indo-Pacific Canada 26 Mar 2023 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal, a Halifax-class frigate, departed its homeport of Halifax and is now en route to the Indo-Pacific region - delivering on the commitment in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to annually deploy an additional frigate to the region from Canadian Forces Base Halifax.
Chinese embassy strongly opposes US and Canada's false accusations against China during Biden's visit Global Times 25 Mar 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in Canada on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US and Canada's repeated hype of China-related issues during US President Joe Biden's visit to Canada.
New Charges of Chinese Interference Embroil Canadian MP VOA 24 Mar 2023 -- Canada is being rattled by a political scandal straight from a Hollywood film, in which a member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's ruling party is accused of collaborating with China.
Minister Anand announces $1.4 billion investment to upgrade Dwyer Hill Training Centre infrastructure Canada 21 Mar 2023 -- Created in 1993, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) is an extremely high-readiness and precise special operations forces unit. JTF 2 protects Canadian national interests and combats terrorism and threats to Canadians at home and abroad, and is based at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre in the National Capital Region.
Canada to Invest $1Bln in Refurbishing Training Base of a Special Operation Unit Sputnik 21 Mar 2023 -- Canada's Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced on Tuesday that Ottawa would be investing $1.4 billion ($1 billion) over ten years in refurbishing the training center of Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), a Special Operations unit.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
Minister Joly speaks with Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada 17 Mar 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday held a bilateral discussion with Eli Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel.
Canada to send more ammunition, missiles to Ukraine Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- Canada says it will send thousands of rounds of combat and training ammunition and air defense missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
US, Canada, EU Demand Africa Stop Contacts With Russia - Russian Foreign Ministry Sputnik 16 Mar 2023 -- Delegations from the United States, Canada and the EU, in anticipation of the upcoming second Russia-Africa summit, are demanding that African leaders in fact stop cooperation with Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Ozerov told Sputnik.
RCAF fighter squadrons take part in Exercise Cougar South in New Orleans Canada 16 Mar 2023 -- Several Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) tactical fighter squadrons and support units are participating in a major exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans, Louisiana until late April.
CDAI Ottawa conference on security and defence - a Canadian Armed Forces ready for tomorrow Canada 16 Mar 2023
US holding joint drills with Canada, Japan, South Korea, India Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- The United States has launched anti-submarine drills with Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea, according to the US Navy.
Five Indo-Pacific Nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon US Navy 15 Mar 2023 -- Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 "Red Lancers" and VP-45 "Pelicans" join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), India Navy (INN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to begin multinational exercise Sea Dragon 23, March 15.
Prime Minister announces Independent Special Rapporteur to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy Prime Minister of Canada 15 Mar 2023 -- The Government of Canada takes any attempts at undermining our democracy very seriously and will continue to take action to protect our institutions and uphold Canadians' confidence in our democracy.
Defence Minister Anita Anand announces additional military donations to Ukraine at Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Canada 15 Mar 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand participated virtually in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, where she announced additional military assistance to Ukraine.
407 Squadron seeking another victory in Exercise Sea Dragon Canada 15 Mar 2023 -- For the third consecutive year, a Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora aircraft with crew from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron and personnel from 19 Wing Comox will participate in Exercise Sea Dragon at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Running from March 15 - March 30, 2023,
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on First U.S.-Canada Indo-Pacific Dialogue The White House 11 Mar 2023
Xi Must Call Zelensky if China Wants Peace for Russia, Ukraine, Says Canadian FM Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- If China wants to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine, the country's president Xi Jinping must call his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hear his vision of a sustainable peace, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said on Friday.
Canada-Norway joint statement on bilateral cooperation Canada 10 Mar 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, today issued the following joint statement:
Minister Anand updates National Defence stakeholders on progress to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces for tomorrow's security challenges Canada 09 Mar 2023 -- As the international security environment changes, the Government of Canada is continually working to equip our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel with the tools that they need to protect Canada. To that end, as outlined in Canada's defence policy, we are increasing our defence investments by over 70 percent between 2017 and 2026, and we are making additional targeted investments in continental defence and other priority areas.
Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women's Day US Dept. of State 08 Mar 2023 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
Chinese FM slams Canada's accusation of Chinese interference in elections 'simply ridiculous' Global Times 08 Mar 2023 -- It is simply ridiculous that some Canadian politicians are spreading lies about China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed again, over Canada's latest move to investigate Beijing's so-called interference in Canada's elections.
Canada deploys medical trainers, extends engineer training for Ukraine People's Daily 08 Mar 2023 -- Canada has deployed medical trainers to Poland to train members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday.
Canada to help repair power grid, support mine action in Ukraine People's Daily 08 Mar 2023 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced Tuesday new support for Ukraine to help address its critical energy and security needs.
Minister Joly announces new multifaceted support for Ukraine Canada 07 Mar 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced new multifaceted support for Ukraine to help address its critical energy and security needs as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion. The announcement was made during the official visit to Canada of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Joint Statement on Afghanistan US Dept. of State 07 Mar 2023 -- The text of the following joint statement was agreed upon by the Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan of Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States following their meeting in Paris held February 20, 2023.
Canada deploys medical trainers to Operation UNIFIER and extends engineer training in Poland Canada 07 Mar 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada has deployed seven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Medical Technicians and Medical Assistants from Canadian Forces Health Services units to Poland, where they will train members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations.
Canadian Police Investigating Media Reports on Alleged Chinese Election Meddling Sputnik 06 Mar 2023 -- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Monday said it began an investigation into violations of the Security of Information Act (SOIA) regarding recent media reports on the alleged Chinese interference in the country's elections.
Readout of Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre's Visit to Ukraine Canada 04 Mar 2023
Allegations Prompt Calls for Inquiry on Chinese Influence on Canadian Elections VOA 03 Mar 2023 -- More information is coming out regarding China's attempts to influence the past two Canadian elections. Pressure is building for the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch an independent investigation.
New York ANG supports Canadian arctic exercise US Air Force 01 Mar 2023 -- The New York Air National Guard's 105th and 109th Airlift Wings partnered with Vermont Army National Guard and Canadian Armed Forces to support Exercise Guerrier Nordique, Feb. 22-March 31 in the Canadian Arctic.
Reports: Canada Found, Retrieved Chinese Spy Buoys in Arctic VOA 01 Mar 2023 -- Months before a Chinese spy balloon drifted across Alaska and Canada, the Canadian military discovered and retrieved Chinese spy buoys in the Arctic, a region of long interest to Beijing.

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March 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News