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CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty delivers a speech at the 5th annual “SpaceBound” conference in Gatineau. Following his address, the minister provides an update on the CFB Wainwright fire incident and those injured, and takes questions from reporters on defence procurement. (no interpretation) 

Mr. Speaker, because this is the first time I have had an opportunity to address the House with respect to the incidents that occurred this past weekend, I want to say a few things about the tragedy that occurred in Wainwright. On Saturday afternoon, at CFB Wainwright, a violent, fast-moving fire broke out while soldiers […]

CPAC: At Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith highlight approximately $8 billion in investments in military infrastructure across Alberta. The funding includes approximately $550 million to establish Alberta as the western main operating base for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky fleet. The investments are aimed […]

Canada’s defence minister came to Alberta Wednesday to highlight the billions of military dollars being spent there, with less than two weeks to go before Albertans vote on whether it’s time to quit Confederation. David McGuinty, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith standing beside him, reiterated that Ottawa is investing $8 billion in ongoing military projects […]

CPAC: National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr provide an update on new legislation, Bill C-40, which proposes to establish the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) as a Crown corporation. The government says the reform would give the DIA greater autonomy and operational flexibility to accelerate, modernize and transform […]

CPAC: Federal ministers David McGuinty (national defence), Rebecca Alty (Crown-Indigenous relations) and Rebecca Chartrand (northern and arctic affairs) attend the opening of Canadian North’s new cargo facility at Ottawa International Airport. They are joined by Shelly De Caria (president and CEO, Canadian North). (October 5, 2026) (no interpretation)

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is on a path to spend four per cent of its GDP on defence by 2030. Could this investment summit help the country secure the capital it needs to raise its defence profile and capabilities, and meet new NATO spending targets? Power & Politics hears from David […]

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty holds a news conference on the sidelines on the 28th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference, in Victoria. He faces questions on a number of topics, including Trump administration officials mocking Canada and its military capabilities, Canada’s Indo-pacific military cooperation, and reports that Defence Investment Agency head Doug Guzman may […]

Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is investing in modern science infrastructure that helps protect Canadians and our food supply, strengthens public health and security, and supports a resilient economy. Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and […]

David McGuinty, minister of national defence and MP for Ottawa South, holds a news conference to highlight a scientific research hub in Ottawa.