Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
February 2024 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Minister Blair attends Conference in Support of Ukraine in Paris, France and concludes visit to Europe Canada 26 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the Conference in Support of Ukraine hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France.
- Statement on release of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons report on chemical attacks in Syria Canada 26 Feb 2024 -- Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on the release of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) report on the chemical weapons attack on Marea, Syria, in September 2015:
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk Prime Minister of Canada 26 Feb 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Poland Andrzej Duda Prime Minister of Canada 26 Feb 2024
- Statement following elections in Belarus Canada 26 Feb 2024
- U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes in Yemen CENTCOM 24 Feb 2024 -- On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:45 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen.
- Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen DoD 24 Feb 2024 -- "Today, the militaries of the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. "
- Fresh US-British airstrikes target positions in Yemen's western Hudaydah province Press TV 24 Feb 2024 -- The United States and the United Kingdom have launched a string of airstrikes against targets in Yemen's strategic western province of Hudaydah in response to continued attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces against Israeli-affiliated commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
- US & Allies Conduct Strikes Against 18 Houthi Targets in Yemen - Pentagon Sputnik 24 Feb 2024 -- The United States and its allies carried out strikes against Yemen's Houthi movement, hitting 18 military targets of the movement, the US Defense Department said on Sunday.
- Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen UK MOD 24 Feb 2024 -- Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by two Voyager tankers, again participated in a deliberate coalition strike on Saturday 24 February against Houthi military facilities in Yemen which had been conducting missile and drone attacks on commercial shipping and coalition naval forces in the Bab al Mandab, southern Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden.
- Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen UK MOD 24 Feb 2024 -- In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against several targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
- Joint Statement From Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen DoD 24 Feb 2024 -- "In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against several targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen."
- Statement marking 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Canada 24 Feb 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, today issued the following statement:
- Prime Minister visits Kyiv and announces additional support for Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 24 Feb 2024 -- Two years ago today, Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and with it, unleashed an attack on democracy, freedom, and the rules-based international order. Despite Russia's relentless assault, Ukrainians are standing strong, and Canada will stand with them, for as long as it takes.
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 24 Feb 2024 -- "We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine's freedom and democratic future."
- G7 Leaders Hold Virtual Summit On Anniversary Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Feb 2024 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) vowed on February 24 to support Ukraine for as long as needed in its war against Russia and said they would look for ways to make Moscow pay for the damage inflicted by its invasion.
- Agreement on security cooperation between Ukraine And Canada President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2024
- The Head of State together with the President of the European Commission, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Canada, Belgium honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine at Mykhailivska Square President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2024
- Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Canada 23 Feb 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 10 individuals and 153 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
- Statement by the Prime Minister marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 23 Feb 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
- Canada announces $123 million in funding to improve security in Haiti Canada 22 Feb 2024 -- Canada and Haiti are long-standing partners and friends, and Canada remains steadfast in its support to Haiti and its people as the country continues to face political, security and humanitarian crises.
- United States, Canada and Mexico Hold the 5th North American Defense Ministerial to Discuss Key Defense Priorities DoD 22 Feb 2024
- Minister Blair participates in Fifth North American Defence Ministerial meeting Canada 22 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met virtually with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, Mexico's Secretary of Defence (SEDENA), General Luis Cresencio Sandoval González, and Mexico's Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR), Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, for the fifth trilateral meeting of North American Defence Ministers (NADM).
- Canada Announces Supply of Over 800 Drones Worth $95Mln to Ukraine Sputnik 20 Feb 2024 -- Canada will send more than 800 multi-purpose SkyRanger R70 drones worth over $95 million to Ukraine, the Canadian government said on Monday.
- Defence Minister Bill Blair announces Canadian donation of over 800 drones to Ukraine Canada 19 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will donate more than 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems to Ukraine.
- Statement of like-minded Foreign Ministers of the FFP network Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Feb 2024 -- Today at the Munich Security Conference 2024, we, the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, the Netherlands and Romania express our deepest concerns about the ongoing human rights violations of women and girls in Afghanistan, and urge the de facto authorities to put an end to systematic gender persecution, which could amount to crimes against humanity.
- Foreign information manipulation: US, UK and Canada joint statement UK FCDO 16 Feb 2024 -- The US, UK and Canada have issued a joint statement on coordinated efforts to counter foreign state information manipulation.
- Joint statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand Prime Minister of Australia 15 Feb 2024 -- The Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement on reports of Israel's planned military operation in Rafah.
- Canada, Australia, New Zealand Urge Israel to Nix Plans for Rafah Ground Offensive Sputnik 15 Feb 2024 -- The prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand issued a a joint statement on Thursday urging Israel not to commence its planned offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and warning of catastrophic consequences for Palestinians of expanding the Israeli military operation.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz Prime Minister of Canada 15 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's War Cabinet, to discuss the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.
- Canada acquiring air defence and anti-drone capabilities for Canadian Armed Forces members deployed with NATO in Latvia Canada 15 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO's Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. This new equipment will strengthen the defence capacity of the Battle Group as a whole, further adding to the deterrence capabilities of soldiers from all contributing nations.
- Minister Blair announces $60 million in military aid for Ukraine at 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 14 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 19th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 13 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.
- Over 600 Canadian Armed Forces members training with Allies and partners in Alaska on Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24 Canada 13 Feb 2024 -- Over 350 Canadian Army soldiers will begin practicing their cold weather combat skills in a joint exercise at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) in Fort Wainwright, Alaska from February 13 to 22, 2024.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2024
- Five Eyes alliance smears China for hacking to cover up for itself: FM Global Times 08 Feb 2024 -- The Five Eyes alliance's repeated smearing and attacking China are merely to cover up the basic fact that the grouping itself is "the largest global intelligence agency and the US is the No.1 'hacking state' in the world,'' said a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, in response to the Five Eyes' warning against so-called Chinese hacker group Volt Typhoon.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati Prime Minister of Canada 07 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, about the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
- Canada sanctions individuals affiliated with Hamas in response to terrorist attacks against Israel Canada 06 Feb 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The sanctions apply to 11 individuals that hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel.
- Backgrounder: Sanctions against individuals affiliated with Hamas Canada 06 Feb 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 11 individuals in response to the attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Prime Minister of Canada 05 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed.
- Canada to impose sanctions on extremist Zionist settlers IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Canadian Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, said on Sunday that her country would impose sanctions on Zionist settlers who incite violence against Palestinians in the occupied territories.
- Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen DoD 03 Feb 2024 -- "Today, at the direction of their respective governments, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand conducted an additional round of proportionate and necessary strikes against 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against international and commercial shipping as well as naval vessels transiting the Red Sea."
- Canada to Hand Over 1980s-Designed CRV7 Missiles to Ukraine Sputnik 03 Feb 2024 -- The countries of the collective West, led by the United States, have been providing military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's special military operation in February 2022 in the amount of hundreds of billions of dollars.
- Joint Declaration on the creation of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children Canada 02 Feb 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Prime Minister of Canada 01 Feb 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan about the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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