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Bloomberg
02-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Canada's Defence Chief on Working With US
General Jennie Carignan, Canada's Chief of Defence describes how she is working closely with US counterparts even as President Trump calls for Canada to become the 51st state. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)
Toronto Sun
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Canada's top military commander backs Trump's 'Golden Dome,' reaffirms defence ties with U.S.
Published May 30, 2025 • Last updated 11 minutes ago • 2 minute read New Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan speaks to the crowd during the change of command ceremony held at the War Museum in Ottawa, July 18, 2024. Photo by Jean Levac / Ottawa Citizen Canada reaffirmed its close military ties with the U.S. and spoke in support of President Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system, which Ottawa is thinking about joining. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'From a defence perspective and on the military side, I collaborate very, very closely with my U.S. counterparts,' General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, said in a Bloomberg TV interview on Friday. She was responding to a question on whether Washington remains a reliable partner. The U.S.-Canada alliance, long a pillar of North American security, has come under strain. Trump in March announced a 25% tariff on an array of Canadian goods, prompting its neighbour to impose retaliatory levies on some U.S. products. The U.S. president even suggested Canada should become America's 51st state. 'We're absolutely focused on defending our country and the Arctic region together with our neighbours,' Carignan said on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. 'We can't change our geography.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trump last week detailed his ambitious effort to build a shield to protect the U.S. from threats including ballistic missiles, hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles, saying that it would be fully operational by the end of his term. The technology for Trump's plan is unproven, particularly using space-based interceptors to knock down incoming ballistic missiles. Prime Minister Mark Carney last week confirmed that Canada was considering joining the U.S. on the project, adding that their discussions were at an early stage. Carignan played down concerns that Canadian participation in the 'Golden Dome' could escalate tensions with Beijing or Moscow. China has repeatedly criticized the system, saying it risks creating a space arms race. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'This is mostly a defence posture,' she said. 'A lot of work is ongoing at the moment to increase our presence in the Arctic as well as domain awareness. We need to be able to see what's coming.' Carignan also noted a shift in U.S. focus toward the Indo-Pacific. 'Having many partners in the area contributing to the stability and the security in the region is extremely enabling,' she said. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who's also in Singapore, is rallying countries to counter what Washington describes as China's growing assertiveness in the region. In contrast, Beijing has called for Asian nations to stand united against external interference. Read More Crime Sunshine Girls Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls World
Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day at the National War Memorial in Ottawa/ Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 80 th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Her Excellency Margriet Vonno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Second World War Veterans and members of the diplomatic corps will participate in this event and lay wreaths to honour and recognize Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the Second World War. Notes for media: Media who wish to participate must register by 08:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May 2025 by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet. Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 EDT. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation. SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Media Advisory - Government of Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 80 th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Her Excellency Margriet Vonno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Second World War Veterans and members of the diplomatic corps will participate in this event and lay wreaths to honour and recognize Veterans of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the Second World War. Notes for media: Media who wish to participate must register by 08:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May 2025 by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet. Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 EDT. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation. SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa
CBC
18-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Carney holds news conference in Iqaluit
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement on Arctic sovereignty in Iqaluit, Nunavut. He's joined by Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, Defence Minister Bill Blair and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok.
