CAF/DND
CAF donate $6.5-million in equipment to Lebanese Armed Forces
May 17, 2023
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) held a ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon April 26, where $6.5-million in non-lethal equipment was donated to the LAF.
Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command comments on per diem claims issue on Op UNIFIER
May 12, 2023
Commander Canadian Joint Operations Commander Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie addresses per diem claims issue on Op UNIFIER:
DND, CAF advance initiatives to support survivors — deliver meaningful culture change
May 11, 2023
The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced May 11 updates on their work to support survivors of sexual misconduct and to deliver meaningful culture change for DND employees and CAF members.
CAF to train Ukrainian junior officers in Latvia
May 11, 2023
Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed Latvia’s Minister of Defence Ināra Mūrniece to Ottawa. During the May 10 visit, Anand reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Latvia’s security.
Ex MAPLE RESOLVE — Canadians, allies build military readiness during challenging field training exercise
May 9, 2023
About 2,500 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner military personnel have begun their participation in Ex MAPLE RESOLVE at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
Defence ministers reaffirm strength of Canada-Poland defence relationship
May 8, 2023
Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed her Polish counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, to Ottawa May 8 for a bilateral meeting.
Great War soldier from Winnipeg identified
May 4, 2023
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown First World War grave in Bedford House Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium.
2PPCLI cook named Defence Team’s Eagle staff carrier
May 4, 2023
2PPCLI’s cook Sgt Sylvain Leblanc given honour of being Defence Team’s Eagle staff carrier.
CAF offers refreshed eight-week BMQ for new recruits
April 22, 2023
Continuous improvement is key to remaining effective in any type of training environment — Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) is no exception.
CDS announces first 2023 CAF General and Flag Officer senior promotions, appointments
April 19, 2023
The first Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) senior promotions and appointments of General and Flag Officers for 2023 have been announced by CDS Gen Wayne Eyre. The requirement for General and Flag Officers is driven by the need to lead defence priorities at the institutional level, create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture, and project leadership abroad.
