CAF/DND
Defence Minister announces extension of Op IMPACT
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand has announced the Government of Canada has extended Op IMPACT until March 31, 2025. Op IMPACT is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) mission in the Middle East.
CAF members to receive pay increase
Most Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members can anticipate seeing a boost in their pay this summer. Beginning July 15, eligible CAF members will receive a general pay increase, effective retroactively to April 1, 2021. These increases will cover the current and the last two fiscal years. Treasury Board of Canada has also approved an additional economic increase for the next fiscal year (2024 – 2025).
Canadian Forces Housing Differential (CFHD) replacing Post-Living Differential (PLD) July 1
From April 2009 until this past fall, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Post Living Differential (PLD) policy has been under review by Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), the Department of National Defence (DND) and the CAF.
Reinvented Military to Civilian Transition process coming to CFB Shilo
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is reinventing the transition process and this change is coming to CFB Shilo. What exactly is this new MCT process? This new transition process is characterized by using a personalized, professional, standardized and humanistic approach in supporting military members and their families to prepare for and plan the transition to civilian life.
Sexual Misconduct Support Resource Centre funds 32 projects
Increasing access to support services across Canada for those in the Defence community who have been affected by sexual misconduct is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
CDS appoints CWO Bob McCann as 15th CAF chief warrant officer
Today, I am pleased to announce the appointment of CWO Bob McCann as the 15th Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer, replacing CPO1 Gilles Grégoire, who will retire May 17 after 36 years of distinguished service to Canada.
DND, CAF open public consultations on update to Canada’s defence policy to all Canadians
Recently, the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced they are launching public consultations with all Canadians on the Defence Policy Update (DPU), announced in Budget 2022. The DPU will build on Canada’s current defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) and will enable the CAF to meet any threat in the changed global security environment.
Canada deploys medical trainers to Op UNIFIER — extends engineer training in Poland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand announced earlier this month Canada has deployed seven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) medical technicians and medical assistants from Canadian Forces Health Services units to Poland, where they will train members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations.
Atlantic Gunners keep mountain passes open, safe for traffic
Canadians don’t often relate artillery to road safety, which is fair. However, for artillery Gunners deployed on Op PALACI — responsible for avalanche control measures in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia — this is their bread and butter.
Defence Minister updates National Defence stakeholders on progress to modernize CAF for tomorrow’s security challenges
As the international security environment changes, the Government of Canada is continually working to equip our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel with the tools that they need to protect Canada.
