Department of National Defence.
government department of Canada
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 85
What's happening
Active this week
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Bombardier is scouting new factory sites and supplying GlobalEye airframes, while Mark Carney identified Saab as the preferred supplier.Some support1 report
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Current facility failures within the Department of National Defence are raising questions about future spending.Some support2 reports
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Canada's Department of National Defence is enhancing military operations and supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel in complex environments.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A corporal named Chabot was identified as having served in the Canadian Armed Forces, with DONDF managing personnel matters.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Candice White, a Loyalist graduate, began her career tour with STO, connecting with regional employers before joining the Department of National Defence.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence has planned for new base construction in Iqaluit.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Garbers was dismissed from the Canadian defense department.Some support1 report
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MP suggests procurement issues are no longer contentious as the provincial government seeks more defence spending in Manitoba.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces are leading a Modular Wind Power challenge in Canada.Some support1 report
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Volatus Aerospace Inc. qualified for the DDI Marketplace connecting to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, utilizing its Mirabel and Vaughan facilities.Some support2 reports
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The Department of National Defence provides training and defense services for the nation.Some support1 report
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Medicine Hat College research was funded by the Department of National Defence, using southeast Alberta as a case study for national research.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence awarded contracts to an individual linked to a hostile state.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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DND advocates for utilizing the Domtar mill site in Esquimalt for potential base expansion.Some support1 report
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While DND oversees RCAF demonstration squadron operations, the airport is seeking permanent display status for a retiring jet.Some support1 report
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DND plans to spend $5 to $8 billion in Nunavut, focusing on shared economic potential via border projects.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence oversees the military service structure and base operations of the Canadian Armed Forces in Quebec.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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A military base in North Bay caused PFAS contamination in drinking water, exceeding Health Canada guidelines.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Operational details regarding the Canadian Armed Forces base in North Bay, including personnel structure and convoy movements.Some support4 reports
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New tankers are being produced in Toulouse, France, to refuel NATO assets supporting Arctic fighter patrols, with the Department of National Defence providing statements to the CBC.Some support1 report
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City council in Fredericton declined a divestment offer from the Department of National Defence.Some support1 report
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Canada is pursuing a defense industrial strategy focused on Brampton, with leaders supporting investment and companies like Roshel and MDA Space being key players in defense projects.Some support2 reports
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DND and the Government of Canada partnered with the NWT to provide investment for Inuvik airport modernization.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Upgrades funded to support heavier traffic and cargo volumes in Inuvik, utilizing the Arctic Infrastructure Fund.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence is conducting live fire training exercises in Meaford.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence is exploring nuclear energy solutions for Arctic operations, with funding provided by the Ottawa government.Some support2 reports
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The Department of National Defence has mandated new spiritual guidelines for military settings, with Scott McCaig as a military ordinary and David McGuinty signing off on the edict.Some support2 reports
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A whale was entangled off the coast of Vancouver Island due to gear used in IUU fishing operations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Department of National Defence announced a Royal Canadian Air Force flypast to show public support.Some support1 report
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PSPC manages the $4.9B LUV procurement program, driving the national defense industry focus alongside the Department of National Defence.Some support1 report
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DND conducts trauma training on live piglets and its practices diverge from US models while remaining part of NATO.Some support2 reports
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A historian involved in the DND casualty identification program is researching remains whose grave is located in Courcelette, northern France.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Canadian military bodies handle public relations for military incidents.Some support1 report
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A plan for a national mobilization force is being promoted, involving the Department of National Defence.Some support3 reports
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A veteran is currently located in the province of New Brunswick.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence is procuring a radar system and acquiring land near Kawartha Lakes and Barrie for radar sites.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Prime Minister intends to increase defence spending and allocate a budget for reinvestment in Canadian forces.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Canadian government amends law governing military justice system, placing CAF under DoND purview.Well supported6 reports
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The Department of National Defence might step in to help David Hendsbee.Some support1 report
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A former official from the Department of National Defence was seconded to a think tank to provide policy advice.Some support1 report
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AECOM, headquartered in Dallas, secured a multi-year contract to provide services for Canadian defense projects.Some support2 reports
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The Department of National Defence signed contracts with Palantir on May 26, 2026, for a data integration and analytics platform.Some support1 report
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The grave of WWI soldier Sgt. Norman McLennan was confirmed at Courcelette British Cemetery, tracing back to enlistment in Quebec.Some support1 report
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Sodexo was subcontracted by the Department of National Defence on May 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bombardier and the Department of National Defence formed a partnership for GlobalEye aircraft fabrication.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching Department of National Defence
Recent events traced to Department of National Defence, step by stepAround Department of National Defence this week
News at the entities that move Department of National Defence most-
Government of Canada StructuralThe Government of Canada has announced an investment in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) specifically dedicated to concussion research.Moves Department of National Defence
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Mark Carney OperationalMark Carney visited India to launch CEPA talks, positioning Mexico and Canada as potential alternative markets for Indian exports.Moves Department of National Defence
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David McGuinty StructuralAmid defense concerns, David McGuinty discussed national defense risk scenarios, which are being influenced by threats from Donald Trump.Moves Department of National Defence
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Armed Forces of the Philippines OperationalThe Armed Forces of the Philippines conducts resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea.Moves Department of National Defence
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Department of National Defence
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Royal Canadian Air Force StructuralThe government is considering the acquisition of Saab technology for the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet.Moves Department of National Defence
Connections
The 40 strongest of 85, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Government of Canada Structural
The Department of National Defence operates as a mandated and integral component of the Government of Canada.
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Canadian Armed Forces Structural
The Department of National Defence exercises formal governmental, budgetary, and operational control over the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Mark Carney Operational
DOND engages with Mark Carney regarding defense spending, security protocols, and supplier identification.
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Royal Canadian Air Force Structural
The Department of National Defence formally oversees and utilizes the Royal Canadian Air Force for operational and public support functions.
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Canadian Coast Guard Structural
DoND holds the ultimate oversight and governing authority over the operations of the Canadian Coast Guard.
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Bombardier Operational
The Department of National Defence and Bombardier maintain an ongoing partnership where Bombardier supplies airframes for the GlobalEye aircraft project.
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Meaford Operational
DON conducts ongoing live fire training exercises utilizing the location of Meaford.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Operational
The two entities maintain a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement that enables them to conduct combined military operations.
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Kosovo Operational
The Department of National Defence is conducting a specific, time-bound KOBOLD mission within the context of Kosovo, which is currently concluding.
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Kawartha Lakes Transactional
The Department of National Defence acquired land near Kawartha Lakes for the establishment of radar sites.
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Defence Research and Development Canada Structural
The Department of National Defence provides advanced facilities and operational support for Defence Research and Development Canada.
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Esquimalt Structural
The base operations at Esquimalt are functionally dependent on the oversight and security provided by the Department of National Defence.
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Irving Shipbuilding Structural
The Department of National Defence oversees the construction of destroyers by Irving Shipbuilding.
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Barrie Transactional
The Department of National Defence purchased land near Barrie for the establishment of radar sites.
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parliament Structural
The Department of National Defence operates under the formal legislative oversight of Parliament.
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Sodexo Structural
Sodexo operated as a subcontractor under the contract and authority of the Department of National Defence.
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Canadian Army Structural
The Canadian Army operates as a component whose training and activities are subject to the oversight and mandate of the Department of National Defence.
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Yellowknife Shared context
The Department of National Defence has announced plans to spend $5 to $8 billion in the territory of Yellowknife.
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MDA Space Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on an Enhanced Satellite Communications project.
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David McGuinty Structural
McGuinty's office serves as the high-level governmental body responsible for reviewing, approving, and responding to operational matters concerning the Department of National Defence.
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Angus Topshee Structural
Angus Topshee holds a command position within the Royal Canadian Navy, which is part of the Department of National Defence.
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CAF Structural
The CAF's operational framework, including its justice system modernization, is dependent on policy and legislative inputs from the Department of National Defence.
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Japan Transactional
DND funded flights were utilized to facilitate the Prime Minister's visit to Japan.
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Domtar Structural
The mill site owned by Domtar is being considered as a potential base expansion location for the Department of National Defence.
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Alexandra McKinnon Structural
Alexandra McKinnon is employed as a historian in the casualty identification program of the Department of National Defence.
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Artemis Operational
The entities collaborated on a mission to track a whale, with Artemis working alongside DND personnel.
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Transport Canada Transactional
A major sale is currently pending regulatory review and necessary approvals from Transport Canada.
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CBC News Mentioned together
The Department of National Defence provided a formal statement containing information to CBC News.
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Fredericton Transactional
The relationship centers on a specific, high-stakes negotiation where the city council considered a divestment offer regarding DND's presence in Fredericton, which was subsequently declined.
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Manitoba Operational
The functional relationship involves the provincial government seeking defence spending from the federal department.
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Young Operational
Young actively coordinated with the Department of National Defence.
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AECOM Transactional
AECOM secured a multi-year contract from the Department of National Defence for defense infrastructure.
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Centre for International Governance Innovation Operational
A former official from the Department of National Defence was seconded to the Centre for International Governance Innovation to provide policy advice.
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Sean Ward Structural
The Department of National Defence confirmed the service history of Sean Ward.
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North Bay Shared context
DoND's military base in North Bay was linked to PFAS contamination.
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Beijing Shared context
The Department of National Defence conducts official business, including defense coordination dialogues, in the context of Beijing.
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Brampton Shared context
The Department of National Defence is associated with Brampton as a key location within the defence sector.
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Medicine Hat College Transactional
The Department of National Defence provided funding for research conducted by Medicine Hat College.
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People’s Liberation Army Operational
The relationship involves ongoing military discussions and talks between the two entities.
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Kamloops Airport Transactional
The Department of National Defence requires Kamloops Airport to grant permanent display status for a retiring military jet.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- Bombardier is scouting new factory sites and supplying GlobalEye airframes, while Mark Carney identified Saab as the preferred supplier.
- Current facility failures within the Department of National Defence are raising questions about future spending.
- Canada's Department of National Defence is enhancing military operations and supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel in complex environments.
- Candice White, a Loyalist graduate, began her career tour with STO, connecting with regional employers before joining the Department of National Defence.
- The Department of National Defence has planned for new base construction in Iqaluit.
- Garbers was dismissed from the Canadian defense department.
- MP suggests procurement issues are no longer contentious as the provincial government seeks more defence spending in Manitoba.
- The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces are leading a Modular Wind Power challenge in Canada.
- Volatus Aerospace Inc. qualified for the DDI Marketplace connecting to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, utilizing its Mirabel and Vaughan facilities.
- The Department of National Defence provides training and defense services for the nation.
- Medicine Hat College research was funded by the Department of National Defence, using southeast Alberta as a case study for national research.
- The Department of National Defence awarded contracts to an individual linked to a hostile state.
August 2026
14 events- A corporal named Chabot was identified as having served in the Canadian Armed Forces, with DONDF managing personnel matters.
- DND advocates for utilizing the Domtar mill site in Esquimalt for potential base expansion.
- While DND oversees RCAF demonstration squadron operations, the airport is seeking permanent display status for a retiring jet.
- DND plans to spend $5 to $8 billion in Nunavut, focusing on shared economic potential via border projects.
- The Department of National Defence oversees the military service structure and base operations of the Canadian Armed Forces in Quebec.
- Operational details regarding the Canadian Armed Forces base in North Bay, including personnel structure and convoy movements.
- New tankers are being produced in Toulouse, France, to refuel NATO assets supporting Arctic fighter patrols, with the Department of National Defence providing statements to the CBC.
- City council in Fredericton declined a divestment offer from the Department of National Defence.
- Canada is pursuing a defense industrial strategy focused on Brampton, with leaders supporting investment and companies like Roshel and MDA Space being key players in defense projects.
- DND and the Government of Canada partnered with the NWT to provide investment for Inuvik airport modernization.
- Upgrades funded to support heavier traffic and cargo volumes in Inuvik, utilizing the Arctic Infrastructure Fund.
- The Department of National Defence is conducting live fire training exercises in Meaford.
- The Department of National Defence is exploring nuclear energy solutions for Arctic operations, with funding provided by the Ottawa government.
- The Department of National Defence has mandated new spiritual guidelines for military settings, with Scott McCaig as a military ordinary and David McGuinty signing off on the edict.
July 2026
5 events- A military base in North Bay caused PFAS contamination in drinking water, exceeding Health Canada guidelines.
- The Department of National Defence announced a Royal Canadian Air Force flypast to show public support.
- PSPC manages the $4.9B LUV procurement program, driving the national defense industry focus alongside the Department of National Defence.
- DND conducts trauma training on live piglets and its practices diverge from US models while remaining part of NATO.
- Canadian military bodies handle public relations for military incidents.
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June 2026
14 events- A whale was entangled off the coast of Vancouver Island due to gear used in IUU fishing operations.
- A historian involved in the DND casualty identification program is researching remains whose grave is located in Courcelette, northern France.
- A plan for a national mobilization force is being promoted, involving the Department of National Defence.
- A veteran is currently located in the province of New Brunswick.
- The Department of National Defence is procuring a radar system and acquiring land near Kawartha Lakes and Barrie for radar sites.
- Prime Minister intends to increase defence spending and allocate a budget for reinvestment in Canadian forces.
- Canadian government amends law governing military justice system, placing CAF under DoND purview.
- The Department of National Defence might step in to help David Hendsbee.
- A former official from the Department of National Defence was seconded to a think tank to provide policy advice.
- AECOM, headquartered in Dallas, secured a multi-year contract to provide services for Canadian defense projects.
- The Department of National Defence signed contracts with Palantir on May 26, 2026, for a data integration and analytics platform.
- The grave of WWI soldier Sgt. Norman McLennan was confirmed at Courcelette British Cemetery, tracing back to enlistment in Quebec.
- Sodexo was subcontracted by the Department of National Defence on May 27, 2026.
- Bombardier and the Department of National Defence formed a partnership for GlobalEye aircraft fabrication.