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September 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Canada provides humanitarian assistance funding in response to Nagorno-Karabakh crisis Canada 28 Sep 2023 -- Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh that has forced more than 70,000 people to flee to Armenia since last week, a number that is increasing daily.
- Russia Calls On Canada To Bring Nazi Veteran To Justice Hours After Parliament Speaker Resigns RFE/RL 27 Sep 2023 -- The speaker of Canada's parliament has resigned after inadvertently honoring a Ukrainian Nazi veteran, triggering global condemnation and calls from the Kremlin for Ottawa to bring 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit in World War II, to justice.
- No time for finger pointing; we must work together to tackle pressing challenges, says Canada UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- The health of our planet, its people, institutions, and the global economy are at serious risk, and such deep challenges cannot be tackled in isolation, Robert Rae, Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, told the General Assembly's annual high-level debate on Tuesday.
- Foreign Ministry statement on Canadian Parliament honouring a Galician Division member Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Sep 2023
- Indian opposition lawmaker lashes out at Canada, calls it CIA puppet People's Daily 26 Sep 2023 -- Indian lawmaker belonging to the main opposition party the Indian National Congress (INC), Ravneet Singh Bittu, has lashed out at Canada amid the ongoing diplomatic row between the two countries, calling it a "puppet" of the U.S. intelligence agency CIA.
- Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker's Meeting With Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Bill Matthews DoD 25 Sep 2023
- Canada urges India to cooperate in Sikh leader's death investigation People's Daily 25 Sep 2023 -- Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair on Sunday called for the Indian government to cooperate on the probe into the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- U.S. helps Canada confirm India's involvement in Sikh leader's killing People's Daily 25 Sep 2023 -- Recent leaks indicate that the United States has contributed to Canada's allegation that India is responsible for the assassination of a Canadian citizen, playing a crucial role in the simmering diplomatic tiff between New Delhi and Ottawa.
- Zelenskyy Describes Visit to the West as 'Very Productive' VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his visit to the U.S. and Canada this week as "very productive."
- It was a very productive week, we have a lot of good defense and other decisions - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 24 Sep 2023
- Canada reaffirms our unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes Prime Minister of Canada 22 Sep 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Canada to showcase Canada's ongoing solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression.
- Canada Pledges More Military Aid As Kyiv Confirms Hitting Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ RFE/RL 22 Sep 2023 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged an additional C$650 million (US$482 million) for Ukraine during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky to Ottawa as Kyiv announced a successful strike on Russia's Black Sea fleet headquarters in occupied Crimea.
- Canada Commits $482Mln in Military Assistance to Ukraine, to Send F-16 Pilot Trainers Sputnik 22 Sep 2023 -- Canada will be providing Ukraine with C$650 million ($482 million) in military assistance over the next three years and will be sending F-16 trainers for Ukrainian pilots, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
- Zelenskyy Thanks Canada for Helping Save 'Thousands of Lives' VOA 22 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking Friday to Canada's Parliament, expressed his gratitude for Canada's support of his country, which has been fighting a Russian invasion since February 2022.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Justin Trudeau signed an updated Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Canada President of Ukraine 22 Sep 2023
- President of Ukraine meets with Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa President of Ukraine 22 Sep 2023
- We appreciate Canada's decision to join the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following talks with Justin Trudeau in Ottawa President of Ukraine 23 Sep 2023
- This Russian aggression must end with our victory - speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the solemn session of the Parliament of Canada President of Ukraine 23 Sep 2023
- Indian gov't seeks reduction in Canadian diplomats in India People's Daily 22 Sep 2023 -- The Indian government on Thursday said it had asked Canada to reduce the number of its diplomats posted in India amid a diplomatic row, according to official sources.
- India suspends visa for Canadians, fueling diplomatic row People's Daily 22 Sep 2023 -- India on Thursday suspended visa services in Canada, scaling up its diplomatic tension with Ottawa over the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader.
- Zelenskyy Arrives in Canada VOA 22 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa late Thursday after a whirlwind visit to Washington.
- Canada imposes additional sanctions against members of Haitian economic elite Canada 21 Sep 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, which are fueling the current security, political and humanitarian crisis in the country.
- India Suspends Visa Services to Canadians as Tensions Simmer VOA 21 Sep 2023 -- India suspended visa services for Canadian citizens on Thursday and asked Canada to reduce its staffing in India, as tensions between the two countries grew.
- India suspends visa services for Canadian citizens amid diplomatic row People's Daily 21 Sep 2023 -- India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens, visa service provider BLS International said Thursday on its website, citing a notice from the Indian mission.
- India suspends visas for Canadians over rising tensions Press TV 21 Sep 2023 -- India has suspended visa operations with Canada for an indefinite period amidst an escalating diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
- Canada becomes lonely as allies seemingly reluctant to blame India for Sikh leader's murder Press TV 21 Sep 2023 -- Canada finds itself in an awkward position as its allies are seemingly reluctant to blame India for the murder of a separatist leader in the North American country, as tension rises through tit-for-tat moves between Ottawa and New Delhi.
- As Canada-India diplomatic row escalates, US finds itself in a dilemma Global Times 21 Sep 2023 -- The US finds itself in a difficult position and has been reacting cautiously after Canada's accusation that India may have been involved in the assassination of a Sikh activist on its soil.
- Joint Statement on the Principles of the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations US Dept. of State 20 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Canada, Costa Rica, Malawi, and the United States.
- US, Canadian forces sharpen abilities in austere Alaskan region US Air Force 20 Sep 2023 -- Air, ground and naval forces from the United States and Canada under the authority of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command successfully completed maneuvers near Shemya, Attu and St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, Sept. 10, as part of a long-planned, bi-national operation to detect, deter and safeguard against potential threats to North America and the Arctic region.
- Advisory for Indian Nationals and Indian Students in Canada India MEA 20 Sep 2023 -- In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution.
- India Issues Canada Travel Advisory Amid Probe of Sikh Activist's Murder VOA 20 Sep 2023 -- India on Wednesday cautioned its citizens, especially students, planning to visit or living in Canada "to exercise utmost caution" after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that India's government may have been involved in the assassination of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.
- India expels senior Canadian diplomat People's Daily 20 Sep 2023 -- The Indian government on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, asking him to leave the country within the next five days.
- Canada expels Indian diplomat over killing of Sikh leader People's Daily 19 Sep 2023 -- Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the Canadian province of British Columbia in June, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Monday.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- Defence Minister Bill Blair participates in 15th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 19 Sep 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 15th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
- US Urges Indian Cooperation With Canada's Investigation of Sikh Leader's Killing VOA 19 Sep 2023 -- An unprecedented allegation by one leading democracy essentially accusing another of carrying out a political assassination on its soil is causing significant concern among key allies of both nations.
- India Dismisses Canada's Allegations of Links to Sikh Leader's Killing VOA 19 Sep 2023 -- India has rejected allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the Indian government has links to the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader as "absurd and motivated" and expelled a Canadian diplomat amid spiraling tensions between the two countries.
- India expels a senior Canadian Diplomat India MEA 19 Sep 2023 -- The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India.
- India rejects allegations by Canada India MEA 19 Sep 2023 -- "We have seen and reject the statement of the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament, as also the statement by their Foreign Minister. Allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated."
- Defence Minister Bill Blair meets with British Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps Canada 18 Sep 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps in London.
- Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Retake New Village In Effort To Liberate Bakhmut RFE/RL 17 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian forces appear to have recaptured the key village of Klishchiyivka as part of their drive to liberate the symbolic eastern town of Bakhmut in a day marked by intensified drone and missile attacks by both sides.
- Canada to contribute $33 million to British-led partnership delivering high priority air defence equipment to Ukraine Canada 17 Sep 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will contribute to the United Kingdom-led partnership that is delivering high priority air defence equipment to Ukraine.
- On first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Canada announces additional sanctions against Iranian regime Canada 15 Sep 2023 -- A year has passed since Mahsa Amini died due to the actions of Iran's so-called Morality Police. Since then, Canada has led international efforts to respond to the Iranian regime's actions by imposing sanctions on 31 entities and 129 individuals for gross and systematic violations of human rights and grave threats to international peace and security.
- Canada - MQ-9B Integrated Systems DSCA 15 Sep 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of munitions and other systems to be integrated into MQ-9Bs for an estimated cost of $313.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Illegitimate "Elections" in Regions of Ukraine Illegally Occupied by Russia US Dept. of State 13 Sep 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.
- G7 Slams Russia for 'Sham Elections' in Occupied Regions of Ukraine VOA 13 Sep 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the G7 and European Union have condemned "sham elections" in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, saying they are meant to legitimize Moscow's rule in areas illegally seized by force.
- Operation NANOOK 2023 successfully concluded in Canada's Arctic Canada 13 Sep 2023 -- Operation NANOOK 2023's two summer serials demonstrating the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) abilities to deploy forces and conduct exercises with our Allies and international and Whole of Government partners in the Arctic, concluded on Saturday, September 9.
- U.S., Canadian Naval Forces Participate in Exercise Noble Wolverine US Navy 12 Sep 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is operating alongside the Royal Canadian Navy's HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) as part of the exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea.
- Prime Minister's meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada India MEA 10 Sep 2023
- Royal Canadian Navy-led Exercise CUTLASS FURY 2023 Commences Canada 10 Sep 2023 -- Exercise CUTLASS FURY2023, which runs between September 10 and 22, began today with a unified sailpast and flypast of participants along the waterfront in Halifax, NS.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Canada 10 Sep 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the Union of the Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union Azali Assoumani Prime Minister of Canada 10 Sep 2023
- Statement by the Prime Minister on sham elections held by Russia in temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 09 Sep 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the sham elections held by Russia in the temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine:
- 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait US Navy 09 Sep 2023 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit September 9 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
- U.S., Canadian ships transit Taiwan Strait CNA 09 Sep 2023 -- A United States destroyer and a Canadian frigate on Saturday transited the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
- US, Canada sail warships through Taiwan Strait, prompting China to puts its forces on 'high alert' Press TV 09 Sep 2023 -- The navies of the United States and Canada sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait, prompting China to put its troops on "constant high alert."
- Chinese Vessels Escort US, Canadian Warships in Taiwan Strait Sputnik 09 Sep 2023 -- The Chinese armed forces on Saturday escorted one US and one Canadian warships passing through the Taiwan Strait, People's Liberation Army (PLA) spokesman Shi Yi said, adding that the escort had been carried out in accordance with law and regulations.
- China Never Interfered in Canada's Internal Affairs, Has No Interest to Do So - Embassy Sputnik 08 Sep 2023 -- The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said on Friday that China has never meddled in Canada's internal affairs and has no interest in engaging in such activities.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister of Canada 08 Sep 2023
- Canada Shows Scant Interest in Bringing Home IS Fighters VOA 07 Sep 2023 -- Canadian officials have so far shown little interest in repatriating any of the Canadian nationals still imprisoned among the former Islamic State fighters in Kurdish-run prisons in Syria, illustrating the wider problem confronting their U.S.-backed captors.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Prime Minister of Canada 07 Sep 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2023
- Joint Leaders' Statement on ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Canada 06 Sep 2023
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