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Department of National Defence.
government department of Canada
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The Department of National Defence granted NordSpace a contract providing priority access to a launch pad.Some support1 report
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DND paid nearly $68 million to Amazon subsidiaries, highlighting Canada's reliance on US technology providers.Some support1 report
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The Department of National Defence established a military base near Wainwright, where Bob Porter resides.Some support1 report
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Canada's Department of National Defence is enhancing military operations and supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel in complex environments.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Canada launched a contest, involving the Department of National Defence, to boost its drone industry with a $1M prize.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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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 support3 reports
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The Department of National Defence is investigating serious criminal charges against Canadian Armed Forces service members.Some support1 report
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Joël Lightbound plans new legislation to define the status of the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), which was previously a special agency under Public Services and Procurement Canada.Some support1 report
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Canadian troops trained in Alaska.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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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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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
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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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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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
Events traced to Department of National Defence, step by step, newest first- Wainwright fire forces DND to review base safety protocolsDepartment of National Defence faces operational review after Wainwright base fireLikely
- Military base fire may force DND to manage major operational crisisDND must manage major operational crisis following Wainwright military base fireLikely
- The Department of National Defence may face operational reviews following the Wainwright fireThe Department of National Defence may face operational reviews following the Wainwright fire.Likely
- Department of National Defence faces costs after Wainwright Base fireDepartment of National Defence faces costs and investigation after Wainwright Base fireLikely
- New drone manufacturing partnership may strengthen DND's defense baseNew drone manufacturing partnership may strengthen DND's defense basePossible
- Major base incident may increase Department of National Defence costsDepartment of National Defence may face increased costs managing base incidentPossible
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- Air base water advisory may increase oversight burden on DNDDND may face increased oversight demands due to air base water advisoryPossible
- DND must adapt to $150 billion defense spending planDND must adapt to massive spending and industrial base overhaulLikely
- Department of National Defence may oversee new Canadian-Ukrainian drone productionThe Department of National Defence may oversee new Canadian-Ukrainian drone productionLikely
- Department of National Defence must manage $8 billion in military spendingThe Department of National Defence must manage $8 billion in new military spendingLikely
- How could the new defense spending initiatives affect the Department of National Defence?DND must manage massive funding and structural overhaul for military modernizationLikely
- How will the push for autonomous systems affect the Department of National Defence?DND must rapidly modernize procurement to integrate AI and autonomous systemsReported
Explainers that pass through Department of National Defence
Department of National Defence is a step on the way to someone else- Canadian Armed Forces may gain Arctic-hardened drone capabilityCanadian Armed Forces may gain Arctic-hardened drone capabilityPossible
- Defense spending pivot may fuel Ontario's industrial growthCanada's defense boom may boost Ontario's industrial sectorLikely
- New Crown corporation status may reduce government oversight of defence spendingThe shift to a Crown corporation may reduce ministerial oversight of defence spending.Reported
Around Department of National Defence this week
News at the entities that move Department of National Defence most-
David McGuinty StructuralMinister David McGuinty asserts that sovereignty is contingent upon physical presence.Moves Department of National Defence
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Government of Canada StructuralMichel, serving as Minister of Health, is operating in Ontario under the Government of Canada.Moves Department of National Defence
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Armed Forces of the Philippines OperationalThe Armed Forces of the Philippines was involved in an armed encounter in Bulalacao, Mindoro, on October 23, 2026.Moves Department of National Defence
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Mark Carney OperationalQuebec voters rejected further independence, while Mark Carney advocated for energy exports to achieve prosperity approximating US levels.Moves Department of National Defence
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parliament StructuralTshwane Metro and health departments faced parliamentary scrutiny over the water crisis and negligence allegations.Moves Department of National Defence
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Canadian Armed Forces StructuralA fire occurred at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on October 18, 2026.Moves Department of National Defence
Connections
The 40 strongest of 97, 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 is a mandated and funded government department operating under the authority of the Government of Canada.
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David McGuinty Structural
David McGuinty serves as the Federal Defence Minister, exercising governmental oversight and authority over the Department of National Defence.
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Canadian Armed Forces Structural
DoND exercises formal governmental control, oversight, and operational direction over the Canadian Armed Forces.
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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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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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Canadian Coast Guard Structural
DoND holds the ultimate oversight and governing authority over the operations of the Canadian Coast Guard.
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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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Meaford Operational
DON conducts ongoing live fire training exercises utilizing the location of Meaford.
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Mark Carney Operational
Mark Carney actively influences Department of National Defence policy, spending, and procurement through strategic commentary and security probes.
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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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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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Irving Shipbuilding Structural
The Department of National Defence oversees the construction of destroyers by Irving Shipbuilding.
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NATO Operational
The Department of National Defence coordinates its defense spending and activities to meet NATO alliance commitments.
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Suffield Structural
The Department of National Defence is investing in a laboratory facility located at CFB Suffield.
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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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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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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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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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MDA Space Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on an Enhanced Satellite Communications project.
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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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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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Japan Transactional
DND funded flights were utilized to facilitate the Prime Minister's visit to Japan.
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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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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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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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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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Amazon Transactional
DND paid Amazon subsidiaries nearly $68 million for services.
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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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Young Operational
Young actively coordinated with the Department of National Defence.
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Sean Ward Structural
The Department of National Defence confirmed the service history of Sean Ward.
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Manitoba Operational
The functional relationship involves the provincial government seeking defence spending from the federal department.
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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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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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NordSpace Transactional
DND granted NordSpace a contract providing priority access to a launch pad.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- The Department of National Defence granted NordSpace a contract providing priority access to a launch pad.
- DND paid nearly $68 million to Amazon subsidiaries, highlighting Canada's reliance on US technology providers.
- The Department of National Defence established a military base near Wainwright, where Bob Porter resides.
- Canada launched a contest, involving the Department of National Defence, to boost its drone industry with a $1M prize.
- The Department of National Defence is investigating serious criminal charges against Canadian Armed Forces service members.
- Joël Lightbound plans new legislation to define the status of the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), which was previously a special agency under Public Services and Procurement Canada.
- Canadian troops trained in Alaska.
September 2026
12 events- Canada's Department of National Defence is enhancing military operations and supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel in complex environments.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Show 2 earlier months
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.
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.