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Our North, Strong and Free. We stand on guard for thee!.Happy Canada Day from your Canadian Armed Forces. 🫡 🇨🇦.#CanadaDay #CAF #StrongProudReady.@RoyalCanNavy @CanadianArmy @RCAF_ARC @CJOC_COIC
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence on Canada Day 2025. “I am privileged to join Canadians in celebrating our nation and the values that define us.”
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Canadians: polite, apologetic, and fiercely patriotic. The Defence Team is proud to support our Canadian Armed Forces, who stand on guard for Canada each and every day. Happy #CanadaDay from your Defence Team! 🇨🇦
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Calling all security and defence experts! The deadline to apply for a #DefenceMINDS fellowship with the NATO Defense College in 2026 is almost here! Apply by July 14 (23:59 PDT): #WeAreNATO
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Yesterday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Latvia, where he met with Latvian Minister of Defence, Andris Sprūds.
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Big milestone for the River-class Destroyer (RCD) project! Full-rate production of the first RCD, the future HMCS Fraser, kicked off in April 2025 and was officially celebrated today at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in Halifax.
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RT @DRDC_RDDC: Canadian innovators are building toward solutions to make minefield breaching safer for frontline forces. See #DefenceIDEaS….
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RT @CanadianPM: In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, we must strengthen our defence to better protect our sovereignty and intere….
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RT @DRDC_RDDC: Discover how Canadian innovators are advancing robotics to support military operations and keep soldiers safer in unpredicta….
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RT @CanadianForces: Canada is in The Hague, the Netherlands, for the 2025 NATO Leaders’ Summit. 🇨🇦 We’re working with Allies to strengthen….
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The Honourable David McGuinty will make his inaugural visit to Latvia from June 25 to 26, where he will have his first bilateral meeting with Andris Sprūds, Defence Minister of Latvia.
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In honour of National Indigenous History Month and Pride Season, we are acknowledging and celebrating Two-Spirit (2S) and Indigiqueer People. Find out more about the celebration: #NIHM2025 #PrideSeason
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RT @CanadianPM: The world is facing complex threats—and in the coming days at the #NATOSummit, Prime Minister Mark Carney will engage with….
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RT @CanadianPM: Peace in Ukraine is an urgent imperative. During #G7Kananaskis, G7 nations reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and called….
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RT @GCIndigenous: Minister Rebecca Chartrand shares with us the importance of uplifting the voices, brilliance, and enduring contributions….
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RT @GCIndigenous: Minister Mandy Gull-Masty shares what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her as a Cree woman from Waswanipi. Take a….
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RT @GCIndigenous: National Indigenous Peoples Day is more than a celebration, it’s a commitment to honour the wisdom, resilience, and leade….
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RT @GovCanNorth: From coast to coast to coast, First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, heritage and experiences continue to enrich Canada.….
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RT @GCIndigenous: Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Join with people across Canada in celebrating the cultures, stories and contributi….
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Message from the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, celebrating National Public Service Week.
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