National Defence

Minister McGuinty and European Union Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius will visit Canadian defence company Galvion in Montréal, Québec, during the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit:

Want to shape Canada’s defence policy? Applications for the Policy Officer Recruitment Programme open on November 2. Start your path as a Defence Policy Officer with DND.

RT @CanadianPM: Prime Minister Carney launches The Plan for a Stronger Canada to strengthen sovereignty and build a more secure and prosperous future:

RT @CanadianForces: The Canadian Defence Academy hosted the 28th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, Institutions Meeting:

What happens when innovators and defence experts come together to tackle evolving drone threats? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the #DefenceIDEaS CUAS Sandbox 2026.

RT @CanadianForces: From October 19 to 23, we conducted Op NANOOK-TATIGIIT in Whitehorse, Yukon, to strengthen whole-of-government preparedness and crisis response in support of safety and security in the North.

RT @CoastGuardCAN: Hey, #NewBrunswick! Looking for a new career opportunity? Come meet us at a recruitment event with @NationalDefence on October 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cultural Centre in Fredericton! Come learn more about career opportunities and the hiring process.

RT @CanadianForces: Following the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright, we remain focused on supporting injured members, their families, and all those impacted. 27 members are still in hospital, and 12 members have been released from hospital.

RT @CanadianForces: On October 22 at 3:00 p.m. (MDT), officials from the Canadian Armed Forces will provide an update on the incident that occurred at CFB Wainwright on October 17 and respond to questions from the media.

Minister McGuinty announces strategic advancements for Canada’s sovereign space capabilities:

Applications for MINDS’ Collaborative Networks are now open! You have until Monday, November 23 (23:59 PCT) to apply for up to $250,000 to develop innovative plans for defence research: #DefenceMINDS

Minister McGuinty and officials from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Alberta hold media briefing to provide an update on the incident at CFB Wainwright.

The MINDS Program offers #grants of up to $100,000 for projects on defence and security issues. You have until October 26, 2026 (23:59 PDT) to apply: #DefenceMINDS

RT @DRDC_RDDC: Since launching in 2024, NATO DIANA Halifax has helped advance Allied defence innovation in the region. This fall, Halifax hosted part of NATO's 2026 Innovation Continuum to test emerging tech. #NATO #DefenceInnovation

RT @DRDC_RDDC: Act fast! 🚨 Deadlines for three IDEaS challenges are fast approaching. - Oct. 20: Northern wind power and cold-weather water and waste technologies - Oct. 29: Radio frequency data fusion Up to $6.75M in funding available for each challenge.

RT @CanadianForces: Today, HMCS Ottawa returned to Esquimalt, B.C., following the completion of its deployment on Operations HORIZON and LATITUDE.

Looking for a new career opportunity? Come meet us at career fairs across Canada this fall. Visit our website to find an event near you and check back for updates:

RT @DRDC_RDDC: #NATO DIANA Halifax continues to drive defence innovation. In 2026, its Rapid Adoption Service enabled the first R&D contract for an Allied nation for autonomous seabed operations tech. #DefenceInnovation

RT @DIA_Canada: We’re looking for more Canadian companies with relevant expertise to accelerate the development, testing and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems for the @NationalDefence and @CanadianForces Submit your application by November 6, 2026.

RT @DRDC_RDDC: A milestone for defence innovation. 📣 Yesterday marked the official opening of the permanent North American headquarters of the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) in Halifax. 1/2

Today, Minister McGuinty and Premier Smith visited CFB Edmonton to highlight defence investments across Alberta. For more information: