Defence Minister David McGuinty holds a news conference ahead of a tour of Canadian Forces Base Borden near Barrie, Ont. The minister discusses the ongoing review of Canada’s F-35 contract and the federal government’s plan to increase pay and incentives for members of the Canadian Armed Forces. (no interpretation) – CPAC
August 8, 2025 Trenton, Ontario Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. In June, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an investment of over $9 billion to support the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and support they need to protect Canadians and uphold our commitments around the world. […]
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The meeting was held virtually and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. During the meeting, Minister McGuinty announced that Canada will be donating an additional $20 million to […]
On July 15, for the first time as Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy Commander. While in Colorado Springs, Minister McGuinty met with the Commander of NORAD, General Gregory M. Guillot, to discuss strengthening North […]
July 7, 2025 – Trenton, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project. Through an […]
At CFB Trenton air force base in Bay of Quinte, Ontario, Defence Minister David McGuinty announces an investment of $850 million for upgrades and new infrastructure for the base. The upgrades will the support the arrival and operation of new CC-330 Husky aircraft at the air force base. He is joined by Rachel Brosseau, Canadian […]
In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, Canada must be prepared – to defend our people and our values, to secure our sovereignty, and to protect our Allies. We must be prepared to lead and to shape a more stable and prosperous world. This entails government recognizing our new realities and investing in the measures […]
McGuinty said the federal government will have more to say “very soon” about its alliance spending commitments and will be “making announcements in this regard.” “Canada is revisiting all of its expenditures presently, from top to bottom,” he told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels. You can read the full story here.
(Photo: CANSEC) Defence Minister David McGuinty delivers a keynote address at CANSEC, an annual defence and security trade show in Ottawa.
June 3, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Brussels, Belgium from June 4 to 5, 2025, to meet with Allies and partners. On June 4, Minister McGuinty will begin his day with a wreath laying at the Commonwealth War Graves Brussels Town Cemetery. Later that day […]
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