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Government of Canada
It is my privilege to present this new defence policy on behalf of the Government
of Canada.
Strong, Secure, Engaged
is a long-term, fully funded plan built around
people.
The women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the families that
support them are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing them the training,
equipment and care they deserve is the most important objective of this policy.
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CBC News
The Liberal government's new defence policy lays out a plan to increase the defence budget by 70 per cent over the next decade to $32.7 billion. It is a mixture of new and previously committed money. The long-anticipated review calls for a slight increase in the size of the military — both regular and reserve forces.
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Government of Canada
On June 2, 1917, Captain William Avery "Billy" Bishop took off from Filescamp Farm, his home base with No. 60 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, near Arras in northern France, on a daring early morning mission.
It was a mission planned "after much thought," according to his own words in Winged Warfare, first published in 1918.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Nous sommes le 2 juin 1917, très tôt le matin. Le capitaine William Avery « Billy » Bishop décolle de Filescamp Farm, base du 60e Escadron du Royal Flying Corps auquel il appartient, près d'Arras dans le Nord de la France, afin d'accomplir une mission audacieuse.
Il s'engage dans cette mission « après mûre réflexion », comme il l'écrit lui‑même dans son livre Winged Warfare, dont la première édition remonte à 1918.
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Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are resuming the 2017 air show season after taking a break to do additional training.
The military aerobatic team cancelled a number of appearances at air shows in Canada and the U.S. last month after concerns were raised by the Snowbirds' leadership about issues with flying skills.
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CBC News
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is calling on Boeing to halt its trade complaint against Bombardier, while further sharpening the Liberal government's threat to cancel the planned sole-source purchase of 18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
His comments are the most direct warning he has delivered since the trade dispute with the giant U.S. aircraft maker erupted earlier this month.
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Defense News
U.S. President Donald Trump has sided with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries in a deepening diplomatic crisis with Qatar, casting a cloud over a $21.1 billion sale Boeing is counting on to keep open its F-15 production line.
Trump's sharp criticism for Qatar comes at a delicate time for the sale, which includes as many as 72 F-15QA multirole fighter aircraft.
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Times Colonist
Viking Air is laying off 212 workers and halting production of its Twin Otter aircraft in North Saanich and Calgary for three months beginning at the end of July.
"This is temporary. It is not a permanent layoff. We are just taking time off on our production side," company president Dave Curtis said in a recent interview.
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Defense News
The first Japanese-manufactured F-35A was rolled out Monday in Nagoya, Japan.
The aircraft was unveiled at Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out, or FACO, facility, which is operated by Mitsubishi with the assistance of F-35 prime contractor Lockheed Martin and oversight from the U.S. government.
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Airforce Association
The Government of New Brunswick is showing their tremendous support of the Golden Hawks by providing $15,000 towards our Appreciation event and another $9,000 towards our Golden Hawk exhibit! In addition, the city of Quinte West (Trenton), Ontario is going to be a Gold Sponsor, providing $7,500 to help our efforts.
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Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada event brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in the nation's capital. More than 1,200 participants — primarily C-suite executives and government officials — are expected to attend.
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e-Veritas
On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in collaboration with the Royal Military College, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is honoured to present the Birchall Leadership Award to Colonel (Retired) Chris Hadfield, OC, OOnt, MSC, CD. Colonel Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. A Royal Military College graduate, an engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilot, Colonel Hadfield has flown two space shuttle missions and served as Commander of the International Space Station.
For more information about the Birchall Leadership Awards Banquet: http://everitas.rmcclub.ca/birchall-leadership-award-dinner-28-oct/
Calling all Thunderbirds home to the nest!! This year, we're celebrating our 75th anniversary and are hoping to have the flock come home to help us remember our history and heritage. Please mark Oct. 20-22 in your calendar and join us for a huge party. If you have humorous stories or anecdotes to share, please send them to the following address:
MWO Christine Krueger
426 Sqn 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
PO Box 1000, Stn Forces
Astra, ON, Canada K0K 3W0
christine.krueger@forces.gc.ca
Air Cadet League of Canada
Were you an Air Cadet? The Air Cadet League wants to know where being an Air Cadet has taken you; join the Air Cadet Alumni and share your "Cadet Story" with us.
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