I was consistently impressed by the tenacity, professionalism, and resiliency of HMCS GLACE BAY and MONCTON. The privilege of serving these folks as their Maritime Task Force Commander during Operation PROJECTION - WEST AFRICA and Operation GLOBE 23-03 is one I will never forget.

DENMARK AND CANADA 🇩🇰🇨🇦 signed a defence agreement outside of the NATO framework. “Canada is Greenland’s closest neighbour and a close NATO ally. It is only natural that we strengthen cooperation with our nearest partners in the field of defence.” - Vivian Motzfeldt, MFA of 🇬🇱

Denmark’s Minister of Defence, Troels Lund has signed a cooperation agreement with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty. The agreement strengthens defence cooperation between the Kingdom of Denmark and Canada across a number of key areas — including defence

❄️#ArcticDolphin in action, as Allied ships, submarines, aircraft & crews train together in the High North. Sharpening ASW skills and building readiness, while NATO’s #ArcticSentry activity continues to strengthen presence and collective defence across the region🤝🌍

❄️ Allied Command Operations @NATO_ACT has launched #ArcticSentry, strengthening #NATO’s posture and coordination across the Arctic & High North. Led by @JFCNorfolk, Arctic Sentry enhances readiness, presence & collective defence in a strategically vital region 🌍⚓️ Read more:

Bienvenue! The Aquitaine-class European multi-purpose frigate FS Bretagne (D655) of the French Navy arrived in Halifax today for a port visit. Welcome to Halifax @MarineNationale!

Canada’s consulate in Nuuk, #Greenland, is officially open! Because what happens in the #Arctic matters to Canadians. It affects our security, our economy and our climate. A stronger presence means a stronger North.

Canada and Greenland share the world’s longest maritime border, as well as centuries of connections across the Arctic. Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, will bring us even closer, strengthening Canada’s partnerships with #Greenland and the Kingdom of #Denmark.

Cdr Jonathan Maurice, Commanding Officer of #HMCSCharlottetown, shares the importance of the ship’s deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of #OpHORIZON and #OpNEON 🌏⚓. #HelpLeadFight

Fair winds and following seas to the outstanding crew of HMCS Charlottetown from TRINITY MOSIC. As you depart Halifax for Operations HORIZON & NEON, thank you for upholding peace, security, and international law in the Indo-Pacific w/ Allies #RoyalCanadianNavy #HMCSCharlottetown

.@CanadianPM & 🇬🇧 PM Starmer spoke yesterday. 🇨🇦 is significantly increasing Arctic security by investing in our military & infrastructure. We'll continue to work with Allies to protect this region–NATO’s northern & western flanks. #WeAreNATO Readout ⬇️

SNMG1 has arrived in Riga 🇱🇻 for its first port visit since the Spanish Navy assumed command, highlighting #NATO’s commitment to maritime security & collective defence in the #BalticSea & strengthening cooperation with Latvia. ⚓️Read more: https://t.co/YVWC4LG0zL

There’s another operation on the HORIZON! ⚓ We’re taking a look back to the HMCS Ville de Québec’s deployment on #OpHORIZON last year, supporting the CAF’s forward presence to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific! 1/2

Specialized capabilities. Global impact. An unstoppable joint force.   Alongside @DeptofWar, @USCG conducted a boarding and seizure of the Motor Tanker Bella I this morning in the North Atlantic. Following a sustained shadowing effort across the Atlantic by Coast Guard Cutter

Ready to sail into 2026. ⚓ Grateful for every sailor who brought grit, humour, and heart to 2025, at sea and ashore. Here’s to new missions, new memories, and fair winds in the year ahead.

What a year. 💪🇨🇦⚓ We honoured our history, invested in our future, marked major milestones, and closed a chapter with the Kingston-class after nearly 30 years of service. Through every achievement, it’s the people ashore and in the ships who make it possible. #HelpLeadFight

Wishing a safe and merry Christmas 2025 to all of our sailors, soldiers, and aviators, both deployed and at home, as well as their families and friends who make everything possible. Thank you, all, for your service.

‘Tis the season for holiday tunes, performed by the Stadacona Band of the @RoyalCanNavy. Happy holidays and best wishes the New Year! 🎄 C’est le temps des airs des Fêtes, interprétés par la Musique Stadacona de la @MarineRoyaleCan. Joyeuses Fêtes et pour la nouvelle année! 🎄

Our HMC Ships light up for the holiday season bringing festive sparkle to the Halifax Harbour. #FestiveLighting #HappyHolidays Nos navires CSM s’illuminent pour la saison des fêtes, apportant une touche scintillante au port d’Halifax. #LumièresDesFêtes #JoyeusesFêtes 📸 Cpl Cole

Well done to the crew of #HMCSStJohns , just home from #OpREASSURANCE. Your deployment throughout the Mediterranean and North Atlantic demonstrated Canada’s firm commitment to defend peace in Europe alongside our #NATO allies. 👏⚓ #CAF

Just in time for Christmas with loved ones; welcome home HMCS Max Bernays Shipmates!