CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters in Warsaw, Poland, where he is accompanying Prime Minister Mark Carney on a trip that also includes stops in Ukraine, Germany, and Latvia. (no interpretation)
Over the past two days, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, has concluded visits to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) establishments in western Canada. On August 13, he visited with CAF leaders and members posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton, accompanied by the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community […]
On Aug. 11, 2025, the Hon. David J. McGuinty, minister of national defence, made his inaugural visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, in Ontario, to meet with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members stationed there. You can read the full Barrie Today article here.
The Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited CFB Cold Lake on Aug. 13 as part of a five-base cross-Canada tour. You can read the full Rocky Mountain Outlook article here.
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 […]
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