CAF/DND
Quick checklist — how security conscious are you?
February 12, 2023
How aware are you about your security in the workplace? Here’s some advice from commissionaire Dave Strickland with 1 MP Shilo Platoon’s IC Security Services. Have you completed the mandatory (DLN) security awareness training A230 or the Security awareness course COR310 through Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)?
CDS focused on rebuilding military readiness with four pillars — reconstitution, culture, operations, modernization
February 9, 2023
Now that we’ve kicked off 2023, I want to provide an update on the state of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), my updated focus areas, and the way forward. I still view our primary role as continuing to provide a force which delivers operational excellence in a manner which reflects Canadian identity and values and of which Canadians remain proud.
Defence Minister marks Black History month
February 1, 2023
Defence minister Anita Anand invited Canadians to join her in celebrating the beginning of Black History month. “Black History month gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many contributions Black Canadians have made over the years to help make Canada the prosperous, peaceful, democratic and compassionate nation that it is,” she said.
CDS invites CAF/DND members to be part of Black History month
February 1, 2023
Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History month. We would like to start the month by thanking our Black Department of National Defence (DND) employees and Black Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members working to serve Canadians and Canada. Your professionalism, resolve, and perseverance — whether here at home in Canada or around the world — has strengthened our quest for excellence.
CAF implement temporary recruitment incentive to qualifying occupations
February 1, 2023
As part of an ongoing recruitment attraction initiatives, there are a number of occupations now eligible for an additional pay increment following the completion of a military member’s Basic Military Qualifications (BMQ).
Defence Minister announces Canada supplies Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks — less than five per cent of its inventory
January 27, 2023
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inventory. The Defence Minister also announced Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy CAF members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country.
Defence minister concludes productive visit to Ukraine
January 25, 2023
Earlier this month, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a productive visit to Ukraine. Anand began her day visiting an exhibit of destroyed Russian equipment in St. Michael’s Square in Kyiv. There, she saw first-hand evidence of the success Ukraine’s Armed Forces are having in pushing back Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion. Alongside Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Anand laid flowers at the Wall of the Remembrance for the Fallen.
Defence Minister visits Kyiv, meets with Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov — announces donation of 200 additional armoured vehicles
January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Anita Anand visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to reaffirm Canada’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and to meet with Ukrainian officials, including Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov. Anand announced Canada will donate 200 Senator Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to Ukraine. This new package of military assistance responds to a specific Ukrainian request for these vehicles, which are being purchased from Roshel, a Canadian company based in Mississauga, Ont.
Another Canadian Great War soldier identified — KIA Battle of Hill 70
January 19, 2023
Historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis has been used to identify another Canadian Great War soldier. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, are those of First World War soldier Cpl Percy Howarth.
Do your part — be security smart
January 13, 2023
Director General Defence Security (DGDS) is hosting its annual virtual Security Awareness Week (SAW) on behalf of Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Feb 6 to 10 6 to 10 with the theme Do your part — be security smart. It is an excellent opportunity to increase security awareness and promote departmental security services for all DND employees and CAF members.
