Tag: Defence & Foreign Affairs

“As to our duty, all are agreed,” declared Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, on August 14, 1914, as he announced Canada’s intentions to enter World War I (WWI). Even though Canada had been its own country since 1867, its external affairs were still governed by the United Kingdom. This meant that once Britain […]

The 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held from July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts from around the world. As the largest fly-in air show in the world, AirVenture once again brought together a stunning variety of aircraft and attracted over 600,000 visitors. More than 10,000 aircraft […]

On November 11, guests gathered at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. to observe Remembrance Day. In Canada and other Commonwealth nations, Remembrance Day involves ceremonies, moments of silence, and the wearing of poppies as symbols of remembrance. It’s a day to reflect on the courage and resilience of those who fought and to […]

This article profiles Captain Stephen Kane, one of only two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots to fly the F-22 Raptor and the only Canadian currently embedded in a U.S. fifth-generation fighter squadron. His experiences provide unique insights into the future of Canadian fighter aviation as the RCAF prepares for the CF-35A Lightning II, sharing both his adaptation to the advanced aircraft and the value of his Canadian perspective within the U.S. Air Force.

On July 9th, on the margins of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, the Embassy of Canada joined the United States and Germany to celebrate the official accreditation and activation of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE), based in Montreal, Canada. Established in 2023 at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, CCASCOE […]

The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on April 4, 1949, establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Canada was a founding member of the Alliance and has remained as a member since its inception. NATO is a major contributor to international peace and security and a foundation of Canadian security and defence policy. […]

On February 12, the Embassy of Canada hosted a screening of the award-winning Canadian docudrama “Honour Before Glory”, which delves into the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only Black military battalion. Drawing on the personal diary of Captain William White, written during the First World War, the film sheds light on his […]

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Long seen as a forgotten war, the Korean War is now recognized as an important chapter in Canada’s proud military history. More than 26,000 brave Canadians served on land, at sea and in the air from 1950 to 1953. Sadly, 516 Canadians lost their lives in this bitter conflict. In 1950, when the United Nations […]

     On November 11, the Embassy of Canada held a ceremony to observe Remembrance Day. It was a day to honour those who served and continue to serve, to remember the fallen, and to reflect on our collective responsibility to ensure their legacies are never forgotten. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families […]