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July 2024 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- G7 foreign ministers' statement on Venezuela Canada 31 Jul 2024 -- "We, 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, express our solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who peacefully exercised their right to vote in large numbers on July 28 to shape the future of their country."
- Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand Prime Minister of Canada 26 Jul 2024 -- Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement on the need for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and the risk of expanded conflict between Hizballah and Israel.
- Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Jul 2024 -- UK and others regret Belarus' lack of response to the Vienna Mechanism of July 2024 on prison conditions and call for immediate humanitarian release of political prisoners in Belarus.
- U.S., Canadian Warplanes Intercept Russian, Chinese Military Aircraft Near Alaska RFE/RL 25 Jul 2024 -- The United States and Canada scrambled fighter jets after two Russian and two Chinese military planes were tracked in the international airspace close to Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a statement.
- US military says 'tracked, intercepted' Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaska Press TV 25 Jul 2024 -- The US military says it has intercepted several Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace near the coast of Alaska, the first time the two Asian allies make a joint foray into the area.
- Russian, Chinese Bombers Conduct Joint Patrols Near Alaska - MoD Sputnik 25 Jul 2024 -- Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Chinese bombers conducted joint patrols over the waters of the Chukchi and Bering seas as well as the northern part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
- Russian, Chinese Military Aircraft Intercepted off Alaska - NORAD Sputnik 25 Jul 2024 -- US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted Russian and Chinese military aircraft flying in international airspace near Alaska but they were not seen as a threat, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a press release.
- NORAD detects, tracks and intercepts Russian and PRC aircraft operating in the Alaska ADIZ NORAD 24 Jul 2024 -- NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024. NORAD fighter jets from the United States and Canada conducted the intercept.
- Minister Blair announces $35.8 million investment to equip Canadian troops in Latvia with 90 new tactical vehicles Canada 23 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada is investing $35.8 million (including taxes) to deliver 90 Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) to Canadian Army personnel deployed in Latvia under Operation REASSURANCE - Canada's mission in support of NATO's assurance and deterrence measures.
- Eielson AFB hosts Arctic Defender 24 US Air Force 19 Jul 2024 -- Over 500 personnel from the U.S., German, French, Spanish and Canadian air forces as well as the U.S. Marine Corps participated in Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, July 8-18.
- Action Plan: Implementing the Canada-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Canada 18 Jul 2024 -- Canada and the Republic of Korea (Korea) are building a stronger bilateral partnership. As directed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Yoon Suk Yeol in May 2023, we, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Korea, have agreed to an Action Plan to implement the Canada-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs marking 10 years since the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Canada 17 Jul 2024
- Canada bolsters Arctic defense in face of Russian, Chinese aggression VOA 13 Jul 2024 -- Canada says it is going shopping for 12 conventionally powered submarines capable of operating under the Arctic ice to enhance maritime security in a region that is fast gaining strategic significance in the face of climate change.
- Joint Communique on the 2024 U.S.-Canada Cross Border Crime Forum DHS 12 Jul 2024 -- Canadian and U.S. officials deepen strong and collaborative partnership on issues of mutual concern, including law enforcement information sharing, malign foreign interference, combating gun and drug trafficking, and online and hate crimes
- Defence Minister Blair concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C. for NATO Summit Canada 12 Jul 2024 -- Yesterday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence concluded a productive visit to Washington, D.C., where he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre attended the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Leaders' Summit - including meetings of the North Atlantic Council and NATO-Ukraine Council.
- G7 foreign ministers' statement on situation in West Bank Canada 11 Jul 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2024
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Polar Partnership "ICE Pact" Alongside Finland and Canada The White House 11 Jul 2024
- Joint Statement on ICE Pact The White House 11 Jul 2024
- Icebreaker initiative means significant opportunities for Finnish industrial policy Finnish Government 11 Jul 2024 -- On 11 July 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada published a trilateral declaration concerning cooperation in the production of icebreakers (ICE). The initiative was signed by the Presidents of Finland and the United States Alexander Stubb and Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
- Statement of the NATO-Ukraine Council Prime Minister of Canada 11 Jul 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 11 Jul 2024 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 11 Jul 2024
- PM meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 11 July 2024 Gov.UK 11 Jul 2024
- Statement from Defence Minister Bill Blair on Canada's work to reach the NATO defence investment pledge by 2032 Canada 11 Jul 2024
- Prime Minister strengthens defence and security partnerships at the NATO Summit Prime Minister of Canada 11 Jul 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Washington, D.C., United States of America. A cornerstone of transatlantic security for 75 years, the NATO Alliance has a critical role in upholding democracy, peace, security, and the rules-based international order. Today, the Alliance stands stronger and more united than ever.
- Canada launching process to acquire up to 12 conventionally-powered submarines Canada 10 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada is taking the first step towards the procurement of up to 12 conventionally-powered, under-ice capable submarines - and that Canada is launching the process to formally engage industry on this acquisition. This
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with leaders of the United States Senate Prime Minister of Canada 09 Jul 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with United States House of Representatives Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries Prime Minister of Canada 09 Jul 2024
- US pressures Canada about NATO commitments VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can expect some tough questions at this week's NATO summit in Washington over his nation's failure to meet an agreed defense spending target equaling 2% of GDP.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Prime Minister of Canada 08 Jul 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 08 Jul 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog Prime Minister of Canada 04 Jul 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog. The Prime Minister and the President discussed the latest developments in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East Prime Minister of Canada 04 Jul 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, with a focus on the risk of further escalation along Israel's northern border, which Hezbollah continues to bombard with rockets. The Government of Canada remains fully engaged on these issues and is focused on the safety and security of Canadians in the region.
- Canada assumes command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two Canada 02 Jul 2024 -- Yesterday, Commodore (Cmdre) Matthew Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) during a Change of Command ceremony held in Toulon, France. Cmdre Coates assumed command from Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu of the French Navy.
- Foreign Ministry statement on imposing personal sanctions on Canadian citizens Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2024
- Modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement enters into force Canada 01 Jul 2024 -- Today marks a new chapter in Canada and Ukraine's relationship. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomes the official entry into force of the modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).
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