CAF/DND
Remembrance Day sentry program selection announced
November 2, 2022
Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Wayne Eyre announced the members selected for this year’s Remembrance Day sentry program.
Photo essay: Live fire exercises in darkness, daylight for 2PPCLI
October 31, 2022
Infantry soldiers with 2PPCLI continue to hone their fighting skills, with a trip out to the Base’s RTA, where they were exposed to tactical scenarios in both daylight and darkness.
Another Great War Canadian soldier identified in France
October 30, 2022
The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed the identification of remains recovered during a munitions clearing process in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as being those of Pte Harry Atherton, a Canadian soldier of the First World War.
CAF improves promotion selection process beginning with Generals, Flag Officers
October 27, 2022
In October 2021, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) took its first steps to introduce new rigour and science to its promotion selection process. This sets the stage for an ongoing evolution of the CAF’s appointment to command and promotion process to be more inclusive and to ensure those selected embody CAF ethics and values.
Message from CAF’s Surgeon General: COVID-19 still presents risk to military members
October 25, 2022
COVID-19 still presents a risk of increased pressure on our health systems. We recently experienced a new wave of COVID in Canada as a result of the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, and this means we are still at risk of becoming sick, especially with the onset of fall and the return of indoor activities.
Defence Minister Anita Anand appoints external monitor to oversee DND efforts to address sexual misconduct, harassment
October 24, 2022
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced Oct. 24 the appointment of Madame Jocelyne Therrien as external monitor to oversee the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) efforts to address sexual misconduct and harassment on the Defence Team.
$3.7-billion being invested to supply operational clothing, footwear to CAF
October 22, 2022
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced Oct. 20 Logistik Unicorp based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, has been awarded a contract to provide operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Want to be part of National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program?
October 20, 2022
Preparations are well under way for this year’s Veterans’ Week activities running Nov. 5 to 11, and the participation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members of all ranks and levels is essential.
Sexual Misconduct Response Centre launches new grant program to Increase community support for sexual misconduct survivors
October 19, 2022
Improving access to support services across Canada for those who have been affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community is a top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
CDS/CAF CWO Message: Statistics Canada survey of sexual misconduct in the CAF
October 12, 2022
As members of our nation’s armed forces, we all make enormous sacrifices to protect Canadians. But our right to serve in a safe, respectful and dignified work environment should never be one of them.
