Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
July 2025 - Canada Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
- Israel rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Israel MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages.
- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Canada and Malta's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine in September SPA 31 Jul 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September
- Canada to Recognize Palestine in September - PM Carney Sputnik 31 Jul 2025 -- Canada is going to recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
- Canada to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September: Carney Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Ottawa's intention to recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations in September.
- Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state Prime Minister of Canada 30 Jul 2025 -- "Canada has long been committed to a two-state solution - an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.
- New York Call - Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs Canada 30 Jul 2025 -- The Foreign Ministers of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain, issued the following statement:
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 29 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer.
- Minister Anand highlights assistance to respond to urgent needs stemming from crisis in Gaza and West Bank Canada 29 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her participation in the "United Nations High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution." The conference is being co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia from July 28 to 30, 2025.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney Discuss Increased Funding for Joint Drone Production and Strengthening of Sanctions Against Russia President of Ukraine 29 Jul 2025
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 29 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 29 July 2025 Gov.UK 29 Jul 2025
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong Prime Minister of Canada 29 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong.
- Andrii Sybiha Discussed the Development of Ukrainian-Czech Defense Cooperation and Strategic Partnership with the Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Ukraine Government 29 Jul 2025 -- On Tuesday, July 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with Tomáš Pojar, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, who is on a working visit to Ukraine.
- Remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand at the Ministerial Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Canada 28 Jul 2025
- Statement by Minister Anand on the Israeli-Palestinian situation Canada 27 Jul 2025
- HKSAR govt opposes smears of US, Canada and Australia against lawful enforcement actions on 19 individuals linked to subversive organization Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Sunday strongly opposed and disapproved of smears with distorted facts by government officials and politicians from countries like the US, Canada and Australia, as well as anti-China organizations, on HKSAR's lawful act to pursue wanted persons endangering national security absconding from Hong Kong.
- Statement by Minister Anand and Minister Anandasangaree on Hong Kong arrest warrants Canada 26 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued this statement:
- Canada PM condemns Israel over Gaza humanitarian catastrophe Press TV 25 Jul 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the Israeli regime over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
- PH, Canada pledge stronger cyber defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 25 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines and Canada reiterated their commitment to beefing up their cyber defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Friday.
- Royal Canadian Navy to Pay Off Kingston-class vessels Canada 24 Jul 2025 -- In the fall of 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will begin paying off the Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs).
- Canadian general assumes key role in US Space Command, S4S leadership United States Space Force 23 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Space Force - Space welcomed Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul as the new Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander (DCJFSCC) at S4S headquarters, July 21.
- Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025 UK FCDO 21 Jul 2025 -- The UK and 28 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- Defence Minister McGuinty participates in the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The meeting was held virtually and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries.
- His Majesty's Canadian Ship Ville de Québec Completes Rearmament in Australia while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec completed the forward rearmament of Block II Harpoon Missiles while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 in Australia.
- Minister LeBlanc meets with U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, met with a U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation to discuss opportunities to strengthen the longstanding and unique trade and investment relationship between Canada and the United States.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with United States senators Prime Minister of Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with a bipartisan delegation of United States senators in Ottawa. The Senator for Oregon, Ron Wyden, the Senator for Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, the Senator for New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan, and the Senator for Nevada, Catherine Cortez Masto, were present.
- Prime Minister Carney meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Prime Minister of Canada 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan during His Majesty's visit to Canada. This was their first in-person meeting since the Prime Minister took office.
- Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) research and development.
- National Defence signs technology partnership arrangement with Australia for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Canada 17 Jul 2025 -- On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada's A-OTHR system.
- National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project Canada 17 Jul 2025 -- As part of Canada's $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the next two decades, the Department of National Defence announced today the selection of the first transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project.
- Minister McGuinty visits NORAD Canada 16 Jul 2025
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 15 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
- HMCS St. John's departs for Operation REASSURANCE Canada 13 Jul 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John's departed Halifax to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where it will join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) as part of Canada's continuing contribution to NATO's collective defence in European waters, until December 2025.
- Minister Anand concludes visit to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships Canada 11 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
- As Trump's America 'becomes weaker,' Canada vows to become stronger by diversifying trade partners Press TV 12 Jul 2025 -- Canada has vowed to further strengthen itself by pursuing a diverse trade policy as opposed to the United States protectionist economic approach that has seen President Donald Trump unleash a deluge of tariffs on various countries, including Washington's own allies.
- Readout of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman's travel to Canada United States Space Force 11 Jul 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to Canada Jul. 8-10 to attend the Royal Canadian Air Force Change of Command ceremony, engage military space leaders, and reaffirm the strong bilateral space partnership.
- Canadian Armed Forces set to participate in Australia's largest military exercise Canada 11 Jul 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025. This exercise will take place in and around Australia and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea.
- Wang Yi Meets with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand PRC MofA 11 Jul 2025 -- On July 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Kuala Lumpur at the latter's request.
- Trump announces 35% tariff on Canadian goods amid trade war Press TV 11 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has said that the United States will impose a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports starting August 1, escalating a trade dispute with one of America's closest allies during ongoing economic talks.
- US to impose 35% tariff on Canada, 15% or 20% for others: reports Global Times 11 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday local time that the US would impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15 percent or 20 percent on most other trade partners, Reuters reported on Friday.
- Prime Minister Carney participates in a virtual meeting in support of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 10 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
- Canada funds technical assistance project in the Republic of Moldova Canada 09 Jul 2025 -- Canada and the Republic of Moldova share deep-rooted values. With common goals of addressing climate change and advancing gender equality, the 2 countries are working together to build a greener and more-inclusive economy for all.
- Contract awarded for Phase 2 of Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Capability in support of Operation REASSURANCE Canada 09 Jul 2025 -- On July 7, 2025, the Government of Canada awarded two contracts for a total value of $169,187,671.90 to CACI, Inc. - FEDERALas part of the second phase of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (CUAS) Urgent Operational Requirement. This is a critical new capability to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
- Minister Anand meets with Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Canada 09 Jul 2025
- Defence Minister David McGuinty releases fifth status report of the External Monitor Canada 08 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, released the fifth biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.
- Statement from Minister McGuinty on the Fifth Biannual Report of External Monitor Canada 08 Jul 2025 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien's fifth External Monitor status report. The report provides an update on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).
- Minister Anand speaks with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Canada 08 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo to deepen Canada's bilateral relations with a trusted partner.
- Breaking ground on CFB Trenton's new Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Canada 07 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.
- HMC Ships Edmonton and Yellowknife Depart for NATO Mine Countermeasures Mission in Europe Canada 07 Jul 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Yellowknife departed Halifax to begin their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where they will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1).
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Chile Gabriel Boric Prime Minister of Canada 04 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric.
- HMCS William Hall returns to Halifax following successful Operation CARIBBE deployment Canada 03 Jul 2025 -- His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada's contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Prime Minister of Canada 03 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Canada 03 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.
- Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 concludes off coast of Vancouver Island Canada 02 Jul 2025 -- Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 (Ex TF25) concluded yesterday following two weeks of multinational training activities conducted across southern Vancouver Island.
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