Department of National Defence (Canada)

Government announces panel of experts who will help shape new restorative engagement program for the federal public service

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of a panel of experts that will provide recommendations to the government on the design and creation of a new restorative engagement program (REP) for public service employees.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of a panel of experts that will provide recommendations to the government on the design and creation of a new restorative engagement program (REP) for public service employees.
  • Convening a panel of experts is the first step in designing and putting in place the REP for the public service workforce.
  • This panel of experts will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help shape the new restorative engagement program.
  • Public Service Employee Surveys show public servants from equity‑seeking groups are more likely to report experiencing harassment, racism and discrimination in the workplace.

Government of Canada announces investment in shipbuilding infrastructure for the Canadian Surface Combatant

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.

Key Points: 
  • This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.
  • The CSC project is one of the largest, most complex shipbuilding initiatives undertaken by the Government of Canada.
  • This investment will further ensure that the Canadian Surface Combatant vessels are built efficiently and on time for Royal Canadian Navy members."
  • "Today's announcement will improve critical project infrastructure to enhance and accelerate construction of the Canadian Surface Combatant.

Minister of Transport introduces new regulations for enhanced safety and enforcement in Canada's marine transportation system

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Monday, July 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, July 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to the safety and security of Canada's marine transportation system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to the safety and security of Canada's marine transportation system.
  • A critical part of that system is a flexible, robust, transparent, fair, and consistent enforcement program that keeps Canadians safe.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced new regulations under the Canada Marine Act, effective immediately.
  • Fines are an enforcement tool that allow enforcement officers to issue monetary penalties rather than recommending legal action.

Minister Fortier announces new strategic investments to enhance greening government operations

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

As directed by the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), the Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations.

Key Points: 
  • As directed by the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), the Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations.
  • The Greening Government Fund (GGF), one component of the strategy, provides funding to support innovative projects in government departments across Canada.
  • Greening Government Fund investments are an opportunity to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, stimulate the clean tech sector, contribute to Canada's international climate change commitments, and achieve cost savings.
  • The project received $2.1M from the Greening Government Fund and will encourage green procurement in federal operations.

McQ Inc. and Barnacle Systems Collaborate on IDEaS Contract to Create Remote Monitoring Solution for Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

This was per a contract awarded as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.

Key Points: 
  • This was per a contract awarded as part of DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.
  • In 2022, the DND/CAF sought innovative solutions to secure and monitor ground-based assets operating remotely in the Arctic.
  • As of March 2023, with the support of McQ’s advanced sensors, Barnacle completed production and testing of the BRNKL Arctic Deploy - an autonomous remote monitoring solution suitable for northern latitudes.
  • "Barnacle has created an exceptional solution for remote security in the Arctic environment.

Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada Are Collaborating to Deliver Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

MONTREAL, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada are collaborating to deliver the next-generation Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft that will meet the requirements set by the Government of Canada for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) program.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada are collaborating to deliver the next-generation Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft that will meet the requirements set by the Government of Canada for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) program.
  • With a long and highly successful track record delivering multiple specialized aircraft across the globe, Bombardier Defense stands out among special mission aircraft providers.
  • The aircraft will host General Dynamics’ best-in-class integrated mission systems, drawing directly from Canada’s investment in the newly modernized CP140 Block IV and CH-148 Cyclone.
  • The Canadian-based platform brought forward by Bombardier Defense and General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, providing world leading capabilities in ASW, ISR and operational efficiencies leveraging the Global 6500 aircraft is a prime example.

Why won’t Minister Anand’s staff meet to discuss the DND’s Live Tissue Training Programme?

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The ad will raise the issue of the use of pigs for military medical training (called “Live Tissue Training” or LTT) by the Department of National Defence.

Key Points: 
  • The ad will raise the issue of the use of pigs for military medical training (called “Live Tissue Training” or LTT) by the Department of National Defence.
  • We have been reaching out to the Minister of National Defence’s office since early January to discuss our findings but have repeatedly been blocked.
  • On January 6th, the Animal Protection Party of Canada released its findings on live tissue training in Defenceless: Animal-Based Trauma Training in the Canadian Military ( http://www.defenceless.ca) .
  • And the U.S. Defense Health Agency (the American equivalent to the Canadian Forces Health Services, which provides the animal-based training in Canada) has deemed live tissue training “outdated and cost prohibitive.”

ThinkOn Appoints Technology Innovation and Security Expert Paul West to Lead Global Public Sector Team

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkOn Inc., a Canadian-based cloud solution provider with a global data centre footprint, is pleased to announce its appointment of Paul West as Director, Global Public Sector.

Key Points: 
  • ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkOn Inc., a Canadian-based cloud solution provider with a global data centre footprint, is pleased to announce its appointment of Paul West as Director, Global Public Sector.
  • West, who has three decades of experience in cyber security and technology innovation for the public services sector, now leads a team responsible for delivering ThinkOn’s Canadian Sovereign Cloud, Digital Public Safety Network and highly secure solutions that guarantee data supply chain sovereignty for government data.
  • “This is an opportunity to continue my life’s work to encourage tech innovation and secure public sector data governance for Canadians.
  • By offering Canadian-made data solutions, designed for Canadian public sector organizations, West and his team are dedicated to helping Canadian data thrive under the safest conditions possible.

McQ Inc. Supports Barnacle Systems’ IDEaS Contract to Develop a Remote Monitoring System for Canadian Armed Forces Assets in the Arctic

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The contract is for the development of a solution that remotely monitors fixed assets in the Arctic for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF).

Key Points: 
  • The contract is for the development of a solution that remotely monitors fixed assets in the Arctic for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF).
  • Awarded as part of DNDs IDEaS program, this contract calls for Barnacle to evaluate and deliver both their new BRNKL Black sensor hub as a semi-portable integrated perimeter surveillance system and their BRNKL Rapid Deploy as a portable, rapidly-deployable security system.
  • Barnacle Systems Inc. makes BRNKL, an award-winning security and monitoring system for boats and RVs.
  • McQ is a Small Business Entity and a Non Traditional DoD contractor designing, developing, and manufacturing the latest state of the art sensor systems.

LOGISTIK UNICORP, THE NEW PROVIDER FOR THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES' OPERATIONAL UNIFORMS

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The contract, valued at $3.7 billion over 20 years, will see Logistik Unicorp expand its leadership in the Canadian textile and apparel industries.

Key Points: 
  • The contract, valued at $3.7 billion over 20 years, will see Logistik Unicorp expand its leadership in the Canadian textile and apparel industries.
  • Fostering deep and long-lasting partnerships with the industry remains at the heart of Logistik Unicorp's corporate identity.
  • "Logistik Unicorp is proud to have been selected to continue supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with their supply and equipment needs, which our Canadian military members continue to proudly wear while serving around the world.
  • Since 1993, Logistik Unicorp has provided its recognized expertise in Managed Clothing Solutions, now supplying more than 600,000 individuals globally.