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May 2024 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia US Dept. of State 31 May 2024 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the DPRK and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.
- Canada wraps up participation in NATO's Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024 Canada 31 May 2024 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) wrapped up its participation in NATO's largest exercise in decades, Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024. The final sub-exercise under the STEADFAST DEFENDER umbrella was Exercise SPRING STORM in Estonia, which ended on May 17, 2024.
- Minister Joly meets with the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada 31 May 2024 -- Yesterday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, in Prague, to reaffirm Canada and Czechia's strong partnership and exchange on geopolitical challenges.
- Establishment of 7 Wing (Space)'s Commercial Integration Cell Canada 30 May 2024 -- Today, Colonel Catherine Marchetti, Commander of 7 Wing (Space) and Director of the Canadian Space Operations Centre, alongside industry partners, announced the establishment of the Canadian Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) at 7 Wing (Space). Industry partners Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer at MDA Space, and Michèle Beck, Senior Vice President, Canadian Sales at Telesat, were present at the announcement, which took place at this year's CANSEC Defence Trade Show in Ottawa.
- Minister Joly meets with Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Canada 30 May 2024 -- At a time when the world faces geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Canada and Sweden, two like-minded and trusted partners, are deepening relations to advance shared priorities for the benefit of our people and in the interest of global stability.
- Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair at CANSEC 2024 Canada 29 May 2024
- Minister Blair announces major investments in equipment and training for the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with Canada's defence industry Canada 29 May 2024 -- Today, at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries' annual defence industry tradeshow (CANSEC), the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced significant investments to equip the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with new, state-of-the-art platforms for training and operations at home and abroad.
- Canada reiterates its commitment to people of Syria amid ongoing crisis Canada 27 May 2024 -- March 2024 marked 13 years of the Syrian crisis, and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels. Over 16 million people, approximately 70% of the country's population, urgently require assistance. Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye collectively host more than 6.8 million Syrian refugees.
- Joint Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Myanmar US Dept. of State 24 May 2024 -- The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to address the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.
- Canada - Joint Direct Attack Munition Tail Kits DSCA 21 May 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Joint Direct Attack Munition Tail Kits and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $96.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Canada sanctions Israeli settlers as attacks on Palestinians soar in West Bank Press TV 17 May 2024 -- The Canadian government has imposed sanctions on four Israeli extremist settlers over their involvement in violent attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
- Canada announces $65 million in international assistance funding to support needs of Palestinians Canada 16 May 2024 -- Canada is gravely concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and by reports of a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah will have disastrous consequences. About 1.5 million Palestinians are taking refuge in the area. There is nowhere for them to go and limited access to aid.
- Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act. These are the first sanctions measures listing extremist Israeli settlers. Canada remains concerned with extremist settler violence and will examine additional measures in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.
- Backgrounder: Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank Canada 16 May 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 4 extremist Israeli settlers in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.
- Canada Sanctions 4 Israelis Over Extremist Violence in West Bank - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- The Canadian government imposed sanctions on four Israeli individuals over their involvement in "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said on Thursday.
- Defence Minister Bill Blair releases third status report of the External Monitor Canada 16 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the third biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.
- Statement from Minister Blair on the Third Biannual Report of External Monitor Jocelyne Therrien Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today regarding the External Monitor's third status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR):
- HMCS William Hall Commissioned into Service in Halifax, N.S. Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall into naval service with a commissioning ceremony in Halifax, N.S. today.
- Minister Blair concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C. to discuss Our North, Strong and Free Canada 14 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where he discussed Canada's defence policy update, Our North, Strong and Free, with our American allies and partners.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Bilateral Meeting with Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair DoD 13 May 2024
- Minister Blair meets with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Canada 13 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon.
- Canada Releases Defense Policy Update to Boost Security DoD News 13 May 2024 -- Canadian Defense Minister William Blair today discussed updates to his country's defense policy with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.
- Iran strongly condemns 'unwise' Canadian motion against IRGC Press TV 11 May 2024 -- Iran has hit out at an "unwise" motion at the Canadian House which calls on the Ottawa government to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group.
- Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas' terrorist attacks against Israel Canada 10 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations.
- Canada imposes additional sanctions in response to Hamas' terrorist attacks against Israel Canada 10 May 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four additional individuals in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.
- Canada Abstains from United Nations General Assembly resolution on Admission of new Members to the United Nations Canada 10 May 2024
- Minister Blair meets with Germany's Minister of Defence and announces a $76 million contribution to Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative Canada 10 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, welcomed Germany's Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, to Ottawa.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Prime Minister of Canada 08 May 2024 -- 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.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Prime Minister of Canada 07 May 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.
- Canada repatriates 6 Canadian children from northeastern Syria Canada 07 May 2024
- Repatriation of U.S., Canadian, Dutch and Finnish Citizens from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 07 May 2024 -- Today the United States repatriated 11 U.S. citizens from northeast Syria, including five minors. Additionally, we resettled in the United States the nine-year-old non-U.S. citizen sibling of one of the U.S. citizen minors. This is the largest single repatriation of U.S. citizens from northeast Syria to date.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 06 May 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Canada stands with Germany to condemn malicious cyber campaign Canada 06 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:
- Canada nabs three Indians over assassination of Sikh separatist leader, probes India link Press TV 04 May 2024 -- Canadian police have arrested three Indian nationals over assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, which sparked a diplomatic tension between Ottawa and New Delhi.
- Canada smearing China over meddling in elections 'baseless political fabrication': embassy Global Times 04 May 2024 -- The accusation of "China's interference in Canada's internal affairs" is a baseless political fabrication, the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Friday following Canada's report claiming China "meddled in" its elections.
- Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute conference on NORAD Modernization Canada 01 May 2024
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