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November 2023 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Canada purchasing up to 16 P-8A Poseidon Multi Mission Aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force Canada 30 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced that Canada has finalized a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) government for the acquisition of up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Fourteen multi-mission aircraft will be procured, with options for up to an additional two.
- Royal Canadian Navy in 'Critical State,' May Not Meet Commitments in 2024 - Top Admiral Sputnik 29 Nov 2023 -- The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is currently in a "critical state" due to major personnel shortages and may fail to meet its force posture commitments next year and beyond, commander Vice Adm. Angus Topshee stated.
- Head of Tibet's government-in-exile meets with Canadian lawmakers Radio Free Asia 28 Nov 2023 -- The leader of Tibet's government-in-exile has met with Canadian lawmakers, government officials and Tibet supporters in Ottawa to urge their continued support for Tibetan causes, including their "freedom struggle," and raising the issue of China's human rights violations in the region
- Supporting efforts for sustainable peace and security in Africa Canada 28 Nov 2023 -- On November 27 and 28, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant represented Canada at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, where he reaffirmed Canada's commitment to collaborative approaches to addressing security challenges.
- Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant concludes participation in Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa Canada 28 Nov 2023 -- The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded his visit to Senegal, where he led Canada's delegation at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on November 27 and 28, 2023.
- Canada allocates additional funding for partners responding to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and neighbouring areas Canada 28 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating the remaining $16.2 million in funding, from the already announced $60 million, for humanitarian assistance to address needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and neighbouring areas.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation in Israel and Gaza US Dept. of State 28 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Statement by the Prime Minister on agreement to return hostages and implement an extended humanitarian pause Prime Minister of Canada 22 Nov 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the agreement to secure the return of hostages taken by Hamas and observe an extended humanitarian pause in Gaza:
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea US Dept. of State 22 Nov 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.
- Man jailed by China seeks compensation from Canadian government Radio Free Asia 22 Nov 2023 -- One of the two Canadians at the center of a major diplomatic spat between Ottawa and Beijing is now "seeking a multimillion-dollar settlement" from the Canadian government.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in virtual G20 Leaders' Summit Prime Minister of Canada 22 Nov 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a virtual G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by India, following the in-person G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi last September. This virtual summit was an opportunity for G20 leaders to further the goals agreed to in September, as outlined in the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.
- Minister Ng discusses economic recovery through modernized free trade agreement at Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference Canada 21 Nov 2023 -- Canada's support for Ukraine is unwavering. The Government of Canada is committed to the people of Ukraine and the country's economic recovery and reconstruction in the face of Russia's military aggression, which has displaced millions and killed thousands of Ukrainians, disrupted the worldwide economy and worsened global problems such as food and energy security.
- Statement following the Kimberley Process Plenary on conflict diamonds Canada 20 Nov 2023
- Statement on increase in Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank Canada 20 Nov 2023
- Minister Blair's Keynote Remarks at the 15th Halifax International Security Forum Canada 19 Nov 2023
- Minister Blair concludes 15th Halifax International Security Forum Canada 19 Nov 2023Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded his visit to Halifax, where he co-hosted the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) with HFX President Mr. Peter Van Praagh.
- Minister Joly speaks with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken Canada 19 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 19 Nov 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly US Dept. of State 18 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Vietnam Võ Văn Thưởng Prime Minister of Canada 17 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Canada 17 Nov 2023
- Creating opportunities for Canadians and advancing collaboration with APEC partners Prime Minister of Canada 17 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador Prime Minister of Canada 17 Nov 2023
- Opening Canada Bilateral Remarks Prime Minister of Australia 17 Nov 2023
- Minister Blair announces defence investments in Halifax at 15th Halifax International Security Forum Canada 17 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, officially opened the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum. Minister Blair reaffirmed that Halifax is key to the defence of Canada, and announced multi-million-dollar investments in Halifax that will bolster the security of Canada and its NATO Allies, support good jobs for Haligonians, and grow the Halifax economy.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
- Joint Statement by Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands welcoming the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice for Syria to immediately cease torture and other ill-treatment Canada 16 Nov 2023 -- "Today, the International Court of Justice delivered its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by Canada and the Netherlands in their case to hold Syria accountable for its systematic practice of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment."
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 15 Nov 2023
- Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville Canada 15 Nov 2023 -- Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, highlighted the construction of a new Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville. During construction, this project is expected to sustain approximately 600 jobs.
- Canada allocates funding for partners responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza, West Bank and neighbouring areas Canada 09 Nov 2023 -- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, participated today in the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza held on the sidelines of the 2023 Paris Peace Forum.
- Canadian Navy Makes Waves in Western Pacific VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- A dangerous encounter between a Chinese jet fighter and a Canadian helicopter over the South China Sea has called attention to Canada's heightened interest in the Western Pacific, including participation in patrols through the disputed Taiwan Strait.
- G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers' Statement US Dept. of State 08 Nov 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 states urge so-called 'humanitarian pusses', refrain from calling for ceasefire in war-torn Gaza Strip Press TV 08 Nov 2023 -- The Group of Seven (G7) of industrialized nations has clearly refrained from calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip to halt Israel's current bloodshed, but urges for so-called "humanitarian pauses" in the Palestinian territory.
- Royal Canadian Navy forges ties with the Kitikmeot Region Canada 08 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated its third Northern Affiliation ceremony between His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Max Bernays and the Kitikmeot Region, in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut at Polar Knowledge Canada's High Arctic Research Station. Ship affiliation is a time-honoured naval tradition that endures for the duration of a ship's service life.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani Prime Minister of Canada 08 Nov 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.
- Statement on Russia's withdrawal from Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Canada 07 Nov 2023
- National Defence releases strategy to advance climate resilience and environmental sustainability Canada 07 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) released a strategy to improve its environmental sustainability and climate change resilience through our science, technology, and innovation research.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Prime Minister of Canada 05 Nov 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, about the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
- Canada's military provocations on China's doorstep to backfire: experts Global Times 05 Nov 2023 -- Canada has repeatedly hyped up "dangerous" interceptions by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently, but experts said on Sunday that the PLA's lawful actions took place on China's doorstep, and that Canada's blind confidence could lead to troubles of its own.
- China's Defense Ministry urges Canada to stop hyping, strictly restrict action of frontline air and sea forces Global Times 04 Nov 2023 -- China urges Canada not to disregard the facts, stop hyping up the matter, and strictly restrict the action of frontline air and sea forces to prevent air and sea accidents, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, responded to Canada's recent claims of "unsafe interceptions" by Chinese military jets.
- Statement from the Canadian Armed Forces Regarding Unsafe Intercept of Royal Canadian Air Force Helicopter Canada 03 Nov 2023 -- On Sunday October 29, 2023, while deployed in support of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, HMCS Ottawa's embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was conducting routine exercises in the South China Sea, when it was intercepted by two People's Liberation Army J-11 fighter jets. Though the initial encounter was safe, two subsequent encounters were deemed unsafe.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the United States of America Joe Biden Prime Minister of Canada 03 Nov 2023
- Statement on Russia's decision to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Canada 02 Nov 2023
- US, Canadian warships sailed near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. and a Canadian warship transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday night, the U.S. Navy announced, in a move that's likely to provoke protest from Beijing.
- Canadian Armed Forces continues 10-year long effort in Counter-Explosive capability building Canada 02 Nov 2023 -- Approximately 180 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members hosted nearly 150 members from partner nations for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER, an international counter explosive exercise held at 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, from October 20 to November 2, 2023.
- U.S., Canadian naval vessels make 'routine' transit of Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. destroyer and a Canadian frigate conducted a "routine" transit of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday to demonstrate a commitment "to a free and open Indo-Pacific," according to the 7th Fleet of the U.S. Pacific Command.
- 7th Fleet Destroyer and Royal Canadian Navy Frigate Transit Taiwan Strait US Navy 01 Nov 2023 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit November 1 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law.
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