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March 2024 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Canadian Armed Forces members deploy to Jamaica to train CARICOM troops for Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. Canada 30 Mar 2024 -- Yesterday, approximately 70 Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to Jamaica. At the request of the Jamaican government, they will provide training to military personnel from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations who are set to deploy to Haiti as part of the United Nations-authorized, Kenyan-led, Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 29 Mar 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
- Foreign Ministry statement on the introduction of personal sanctions against Canadian citizens Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Mar 2024
- Minister Blair introduces legislation to modernize the military justice system and advance culture change in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Canada 21 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act that proposes a suite of targeted changes to modernize the military justice system. The proposed amendments address key recommendations made in independent and external reviews conducted by former Supreme Court Justices Louise Arbour and Morris J. Fish.
- Introduction of the Military Justice System Modernization Act Canada 21 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, introduced legislation in Parliament to amend the National Defence Act (NDA) that would modernize the military justice system and advance culture change within the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) by addressing key recommendations made by former Supreme Court Justices Louise Arbour and Morris Fish.
- Statement regarding Hong Kong's adoption of a new national security law Canada 20 Mar 2024
- Minister Blair announces $40 million to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition at the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 19 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated via videoconference in the 20th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical military aid that it needs.
- Canada and Ukraine provide update on International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children Canada 18 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, today provided an update on the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Russia's sham presidential election Canada 18 Mar 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz Prime Minister of Canada 18 Mar 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's War Cabinet.
- Statement by the Prime Minister to mark 10 years since Russia's illegal occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea Prime Minister of Canada 16 Mar 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark 10 years since Russia's illegal occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea:
- Canada stopped non-lethal military exports to Israel: Report Press TV 15 Mar 2024 -- Canada stopped non-lethal military exports to Israel due to growing concerns over human rights violations in its war against the people of Palestine in Gaza, according to a Canadian newspaper report.
- Canadian test centres and accelerators join NATO DIANA network Canada 15 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; and Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour congratulated two Canadian accelerators and 13 test centres that have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network.
- Minister Petitpas Taylor announces major investments to upgrade Gagetown military base Canada 14 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, visited 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The Minister was accompanied by Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Kenya William Ruto Prime Minister of Canada 13 Mar 2024
- 400+ Allied, Joint Special Operations Forces Secure the Arctic US Navy 12 Mar 2024 -- Recognizing the importance of the Arctic region to defense of the homeland from potential adversarial threats, elite special operations forces from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom recently concluded high-impact training events throughout the pan-Arctic region, stretching from Alaska, in the Arctic Circle, across Canada and into Greenland.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in High-Level Meeting on Haiti convened by CARICOM Heads of Government Prime Minister of Canada 12 Mar 2024 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated virtually in the High-Level Meeting on Haiti convened by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government and hosted by Jamaica.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the situation in Haiti Prime Minister of Canada 11 Mar 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the ongoing situation in Haiti. The Government of Canada remains fully engaged on these issues and is committed to the safety and security of Canada's embassy personnel and of all Canadians in Haiti.
- Minister Joly meets with United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and confirms Canadian participation in humanitarian sea corridor to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Canada 10 Mar 2024
- Minister Joly meets with Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada 10 Mar 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz Prime Minister of Canada 09 Mar 2024
- Iran FM spox slams imposing fresh sanctions on Iranian individuals by Canada IRNA 09 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the imposing fresh sanctions on Iranian individuals by the Canadian government.
- Canada announces continued assistance for people in Gaza Canada 08 Mar 2024 -- Canada is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza that is worsening by the hour. Help must reach civilians as quickly as possible. Canada is working to overcome challenges related to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving relief so that more assistance can reach those in need.
- Canada imposes new sanctions against two individuals for their participation in violent repression of Iranian women and girls Canada 08 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 17th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in October 2022.
- Minister Blair announces $850 million investment in Canadian Forces Base Trenton and welcomes new aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet Canada 08 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, the home of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air mobility operations in Canada. Minister Blair announced an investment of $850 million to upgrade CFB Trenton, so that it can host Canada's new fleet of CC-330 Husky Strategic Tanker Transport Aircraft.
- Statement by the Prime Minister on Sweden's accession to NATO Prime Minister of Canada 07 Mar 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
- Keynote Address by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence Canada 07 Mar 2024
- Minister Blair welcomes Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to Canada and joins Drone Coalition to aid Ukraine Canada 07 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, welcomed Latvia's Defence Minister, Andris Sprūds, to Canada. This is Minister Sprūds' first visit to Canada since his appointment as Latvia's Minister of Defence.
- Minister Blair announces investments in Canadian innovation and launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy at Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence Canada 07 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, delivered a keynote speech at the 92nd annual Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence and discussed Canada's national defence priorities - including growing and reconstituting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), modernizing NORAD and continental defence, supporting NATO Allies and standing with Ukraine, and promoting peace and stability around the world.
- Canada investing $211.6 million in Calgary's Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleet Canada 07 Mar 2024 -- Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, visited Arcfield Canada in Calgary, Alberta to announce an important investment that will support Canada's fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, and ensure that it is operationally ready and able to deliver for Canada.
- Canada - Mobile User Objective System Access DSCA 07 Mar 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Mobile User Objective System Access and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $138 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa Prime Minister of Canada 05 Mar 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
- Minister Blair and Minister Boissonnault announce $45.3 million investment to upgrade facilities at Edmonton military base Canada 04 Mar 2024 -- Canadian Armed Forces members deserve modern facilities that are fit-for-purpose so that they can train and maintain their readiness. Across Canada, the Government of Canada is investing to upgrade military facilities by building cleaner, more modern infrastructure that will save taxpayers money and better support our military's needs.
- The West Needs Stronger Sanctions On Russia To Help Ukraine Win War, Says Expert RFE/RL 03 Mar 2024 -- Since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, the United States, Britain, the European Union, Australia, Canada, and Japan have imposed thousands of sanctions on Russia.
- Minister Joly announces sanctions against the Russian government for the Kremlin's responsibility for Alexei Navalny's death Canada 03 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing another round of sanctions. Six Russian officials are sanctioned under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations related to the February 16, 2024, death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, and to Russia's continued gross and systematic violations of human rights.
- Joint Statement from Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni Prime Minister of Canada 02 Mar 2024 -- We, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, met today in Toronto, Ontario, to reaffirm the profound friendship and the shared values that bind Canada and Italy and to discuss our shared interests, including to deliver sustainable prosperity for our citizens in a complex global environment.
- Minister Joly announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds Canada 01 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, alongside G7 partners, is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
- First 2024 iteration of Canada's Signature Arctic Sovereignty Exercise Begins Canada 01 Mar 2024 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be hosting Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, from March 1 to 17, 2024, in and around Resolute, Nunavut and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to demonstrate our resolve and ability to operate in the Arctic.
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