CAF/DND
Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG) embraces new name
June 23, 2023
The Defence Advisory Group (DAG) Secretariat recently announced the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group (DAAG) has changed its name to the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG), effective May 25.
National monument design to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan revealed
June 23, 2023
Veterans Affairs Canada announced the selected design for the monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. The design, developed by Team Stimson, draws on elements of healing from the Medicine Wheel and takes the form of a circular, sacred space of safety, a “home base” of reflection, memory and contemplation.
Defence Minister meets with NATO Allies — announces deployment of Canadian Army Tank Squadron to Latvia
June 19, 2023
Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a successful visit to Brussels, Belgium. During her visit, she participated in the 13th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers.
CAF welcomes new Judge Advocate General
June 19, 2023
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced the appointment of Col Robin Holman as the next Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Effective June 28, Col Holman will serve in this role for a term of four years and will be promoted to the rank of brigadier-general.
A look into newly refreshed eight-week BMQ
June 9, 2023
Continuous improvement is key to remaining effective in any type of training environment — Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) is no exception. In 2021, the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School conducted a review of basic training for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Defence Minister addresses one-year anniversary of Independent External Comprehensive Review
June 2, 2023
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand addressed the one-year anniversary of the Independent External Comprehensive Review.
Defence Minister announces new funding opportunity for Indigenous collaboration on defence matters
June 2, 2023
As we make landmark investments to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), we are committed to ensuring that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples are able to provide input on defence issues, and that our institution respects and values the rights enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Three Canadian Great War soldiers being buried in France
June 1, 2023
The burials of three Canadian soldiers of the First World War — Pte Harry Atherton, Cpl Percy Howarth, and Sgt Richard Musgrave — will take place June 8 at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Loos British Cemetery outside Loos-en-Gohelle, France.
19 Canada Pride citation ceremonies hosted by DND across Canada
June 1, 2023
In April, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) began holding regional ceremonies to present the Canada Pride Citation to eligible current and former military members, as defined in the Ross, Roy, Satalic Class Action Final Settlement Agreement, also known as the LGBT Purge Class Action.
One Year after Independent External Comprehensive Review of DND, CAF
June 1, 2023
Colleagues, May 30 marks one year since the release of the final report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR), led by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour.
