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  26 octobre 2022 | Local, Naval

  La Garde côtière canadienne et la Nation Heiltsuk annoncent un projet pilote de 5 millions de dollars pour appuyer l’établissement de l’équipe d’intervention d’urgence maritime Heiltsuk

  Bella Bella, Colombie-Britannique - Les communautés côtières autochtones entretiennent des liens avec les océans du Canada depuis plusieurs générations. Dans le cadre de la prochaine phase du Plan de protection des océans du Canada, le gouvernement du Canada collabore avec les Premières Nations pour améliorer davantage la façon dont nous intervenons en cas d'urgence maritime. Aujourd'hui, la ministre des Pêches, des Océans et de la Garde côtière canadienne, l'honorable Joyce Murray, et la Nation Heiltsuk ont annoncé le lancement du projet pilote de l'Équipe d'intervention d'urgence maritime Heiltsuk, qui vise à améliorer la sécurité maritime sur la côte centrale de la Colombie-Britannique. Dans le cadre du Plan de protection des océans, la Garde côtière canadienne fournit plus de 5 millions de dollars pour lancer immédiatement un projet pilote visant à appuyer la mise sur pied de l'Équipe d'intervention d'urgence maritime Heiltsuk. Cette équipe sera intégrée au système fédéral de préparation et d'intervention maritimes en tant qu'intervenant tiers en cas d'incidents de pollution marine. Le projet comprendra la mobilisation des membres de la collectivité, des exercices et de la formation sur l'eau, l'achat d'équipement, et l'élaboration de stratégies d'intervention sur le territoire des Heiltsuk. Il s'agit de l'une des nombreuses collaborations entre la Garde côtière canadienne et la Nation Heiltsuk. Le gouvernement du Canada et la Nation Heiltsuk continuent de travailler ensemble pour améliorer le rôle de la Nation dans l'intervention environnementale maritime, afin de fournir une capacité d'intervention d'urgence sur les côtes de la Colombie-Britannique. S'appuyant sur plusieurs années de discussions collaboratives, un protocole d'entente a été signé en mars 2021, officialisant un engagement entre la Nation et le gouvernement du Canada à améliorer la capacité communautaire d'intervention en cas de déversement d'hydrocarbures, y compris la mise sur pied de l'équipe d'intervention d'urgence maritime Heiltsuk. Le Plan de protection des océans est une réussite canadienne. Lorsque les peuples autochtones, l'industrie, les collectivités, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement travaillent ensemble pour protéger notre environnement, faire croître notre économie, et soutenir de bons emplois partout au pays, nous obtenons des résultats concrets. Un Plan de protection des océans renouvelé et élargi préservera la santé de nos océans et de nos côtes, fera progresser la réconciliation, et b'tira un avenir propre pour nos enfants et nos petits-enfants. https://www.canada.ca/fr/garde-cotiere-canadienne/nouvelles/2022/10/la-garde-cotiere-canadienne-et-la-nation-heiltsuk-annoncent-un-projet-pilote-de-5-millions-de-dollars-pour-appuyer-letablissement-de-lequipe-dinter.html

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  6 février 2020 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

  Canada Unprepared for Military Aggression Via Arctic, Say Defence Experts

  BY RAHUL VAIDYANATH Modernizing outdated North Warning System not funded as part of defence budget No sooner had a gathering to discuss modernizing the defence of North America taken place than two Russian strategic bombers approached Canadian airspace from the Arctic. The menace underscores the message to the Canadian government and public that the country is at greater risk than it has been in decades. North American Aerospace Defence Command (Norad) reported the Russian activity on Jan. 31, just two days after the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) hosted a major defence conference in Ottawa. “They [the Russians and Chinese] have the weapons systems and we are increasingly seeing the intent, so we haven't caught up to that yet,” University of Calgary political science professor and conference panelist Rob Huebert said in an interview following the incident. The Russian aircraft stayed in international airspace and didn't enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace, but it nevertheless highlighted the threat. Huebert says what's been holding Canada back is a decades-long multi-faceted problem of attitudes. Canada is accustomed to playing the “away game” instead of the “home game,” meaning it prefers to face its threats as far away from its borders as possible. Thus the protection of the North American continent requires a change of mindset given the advanced capabilities of the Russians and Chinese. It's also naive on Canada's part to think it can simply talk to Russia and China and get them to play nice. “We have to be a lot more honest with Canadians,” Huebert said. A government can favour certain initiatives, and the current one has shown it can generate broad public buy-in for its environmental initiatives. But even if the public isn't clamouring for better military capabilities—as seen in the lack of interest the topic garnered during the election run-up—experts say the government can no longer ignore the military threat from Russia and China. “What this government has shown no willingness to deal with is a much more comprehensive understanding of security that encapsulates both environmental security and military security,” Huebert said. For example, the Liberals didn't put forth their Arctic policy until a day before the election was called. ‘People have to recognize there is a real threat' Canadian governments have put a lower priority on defence spending for decades, and that has left a consistent drop in capability compared to potential rivals. A case in point is that Canada opted in 2005 to not be a part of the U.S. ballistic missile defence program. Contrast that attitude with the Russians or the Chinese and their imperialist goals. Russia wants to destroy us and China wants to own us, said John Sanford of the U.S.'s National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office, at the CGAI forum. A power play is shaping up between the United States, China, and Russia, and the Arctic is the epicentre of the military conflict. That makes it Canada's business, according to defence experts. “People have to recognize there is a real threat,” said conference opening speaker Commodore Jamie Clarke, Norad's deputy director of strategy. “We are defending our entire way of life.” At risk is Canada's economy and infrastructure, not to mention that of the United States. At the heart of the matter is an outdated detection and deterrence system with no comprehensive replacement in the works. https://www.theepochtimes.com/canada-unprepared-for-military-aggression-via-arctic-say-defence-experts_3228565.html

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  9 février 2021 | Local, Aérospatial

  Magellan Aerospace and General Electric Aviation Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding for F414 Engine Sustainment in Support of Boeing Super Hornet Bid for Canada Future Fighter Competition

  Feb 08, 2021 • 1 day ago • 3 minute read TORONTO — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with General Electric Aviation Canada (“GE Canada”) for the purpose of exploring an arrangement whereby GE Canada would support Magellan in establishing and delivering a Canadian-based sustainment solution for the GE F414-GE-400 engine, which powers Boeing's F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter jet. This initiative is in support of Boeing's proposal to provide the Block III Super Hornet as a solution for Canada's Future Fighter Capability Project (“FFCP”). Under this MOU, with the selection of the Super Hornet for the FFCP, GE Canada and Magellan would develop an appropriate and competitive sustainment solution for Canada which would provide all aircraft engine sustainment services for the Royal Canadian Air Force (“RCAF”) on their F414 engine fleet. The in-country depot level sustainment support for the engines includes onsite maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MR&O”) support services, technical services, and engineering support and would be performed in Magellan's facility in Mississauga, Ontario for the life of the program. This engine sustainment work for Magellan aligns with the objectives outlined in Canada's FFCP ITB requirement and will continue to provide high-value, high-complexity jobs in Ontario, Canada. GE Canada and Magellan have an enduring and mutually successful relationship that has spanned more than five decades. Magellan's Mississauga facility currently provides engine R&O and fleet management services for the F404 engine that powers Canada's existing fleet of CF-18 Hornet aircraft and is an approved source for F404 and J85 engine repair. Magellan's North American facilities, including Mississauga and Winnipeg, provide components for the F414 new engine manufacture and other GE engine programs. Magellan also has a longstanding relationship with Boeing and provides aircraft components to Boeing for all major programs including the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet. “Providing engine and fleet maintenance support for the RCAF is part of the DNA of Magellan's Mississauga facility,” said Haydn Martin, Vice President of Business Development, Marketing and Contracts of Magellan Aerospace. “Magellan has been the sole provider of RCAF jet fighter engine support since the 1950s and our workforce takes pride in helping Canada's air force achieve the highest standards of flight and operational readiness.” About Magellan Aerospace Corporation Magellan Aerospace Corporation is a global aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. Magellan designs and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced proprietary products for military and space markets, and provides engine and component repair and overhaul services worldwide. Magellan is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MAL), with operating units throughout North America, Europe, and India. About General Electric Aviation Canada GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. In turn, GE Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE. Follow GE Aviation on Twitter and YouTube. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. When used herein, words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “intend”, “believe”, and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by the Corporation in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Corporation believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause the Corporation's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Corporation's Annual Information Form (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the Corporation's forward-looking statements. The Corporation has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210208005019/en/ Contacts For information: Daniel Chaisson Director, Corporate Business Development Magellan Aerospace Ph. +1 978 423 9257 William “Cole” Massie Media Relations GE Aviation Ph. +1 513 288 4489 william.massie@ge.com https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/magellan-aerospace-and-general-electric-aviation-canada-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-f414-engine-sustainment-in-support-of-boeing-super-hornet-bid-for-canada-future-fighter-competition