12 juin 2020 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité
May 7, 2020 – Ottawa – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces
Canadians can trust that, in times of need, their Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be there for them. This is especially true right now, as people from coast to coast to coast come together to face the unprecedented challenges caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the CAF is no exception. As active members of our communities, we are proud to be there for our federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners when needed.
As part of the response underway to help Canadians in the context of COVID‑19, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been supporting civilian authorities in Quebec since April 20, 2020, and in Ontario since April 28, 2020, as agreed between the provincial and federal governments.
Members deployed in Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs, or CHSLD in Quebec) are working collaboratively with their provincial partners and with medical staff in the homes to maintain staffing levels and help with infection control and prevention. They are providing assistance with the day-to-day operations, helping with the coordination and provision of medical care, and providing general support at the identified facilities.
In Quebec, on April 20th, the Canada Armed Forces were deployed in the originally requested five long-term care facilities following a request for assistance. Following this initial deployment, CAF scaled up to 13 long-term care facilities.
And as of today, the 7th of May, the CAF will have over 1020 personnel committed to the support of 20 long-term care facilities in Quebec. Of this number, over 670 medical and support personnel are contributing inside the facilities, while nearly 350 individuals are providing essential day-to-day support, such as delivering personal protective equipment and other needed supplies, maintaining liaison with the Province, as well as planning to refine operations to better support the patients of the long-term care facilities.
Additional CAF members will be deployed in the coming days to support Quebec's most vulnerable residents. We expect to have approximately 1350 CAF members dedicated to this task in support of up to 25 facilities when the deployment is complete.
As requested by Quebec, the Canadian Armed Forces are currently serving in:
These task-tailored teams have been generated by the CAF from military bases across the country. Before being integrated, members have undergone instruction in how to integrate with health services staff, they have been trained on the use of medical-grade personal protective equipment, and they have also received a mandatory long-term care facility orientation facilitated by Quebec.
Last week, the CAF has started to assist in five Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) across the Greater Toronto Area. This was in response to a Request for Assistance from the Province of Ontario.
While the exact number of deployed personnel fluctuates, the CAF is employing approximately 265 medical and support personnel.
As requested by Ontario, CAF members are now serving in:
Conditions at these LTCFs and others across the country are being monitored by the provinces and CAF support may be reassessed as required. The CAF's support to these LTCFs is intended as an interim measure to help Ontario and Quebec get through a critical situation over the short term.
The Canadian Rangers are active members of their communities and they are proud to help out during these difficult times. As a result of COVID-19, approximately 1,200 Rangers are employed throughout many communities across Canada.
In Quebec, the Canadian Rangers have deployed to Nunavik, Côte-Nord and Basse-Côte-Nord to support these remote communities in their fight against COVID-19. Our Canadian Rangers are making a difference stop and slow the spread of COVID-19, preparing triage points to facilitate the work of healthcare personnel, as well as providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations,.
In Northern Saskatchewan, the Canadian Rangers are providing logistical support including wellness checks, transportation and distribution of local supplies to community members. They are also assisting in staffing municipal/community-operated command posts and emergency centres, gathering data and statistics on the COVID-19 relief efforts, and supporting community food security through hunting, gathering and fishing. Some are also assisting community elders by cutting and delivering firewood, hauling and refilling water, and delivering medications and groceries.
In British Columbia's Haida Gwaii archipelago, in Yukon, in the Northwest Territories and in Nunavut, the Canadian Rangers are providing logistical support including wellness checks; gathering data and statistics on the current state of the community relative to the COVID-19 relief efforts; and delivering critical goods to people in need including groceries and prescription medications.
The work the Rangers are doing on a daily basis provides valuable information to the Government about the on the ground situation in Northern, Indigenous and remote communities across the country.
“We know many Canadians are worried about their loved ones in these facilities. They are concerned about the health and the added stress of the isolation that our parents and grandparents are experiencing. It is why when the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces are called to serve, they do so. The entire Defence Team has been working hard to support the requests from Ontario and Quebec. To confront the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians can be assured that the CAF will provide immediate support to health care workers and some of our most vulnerable populations within these facilities. Our country is going through difficult times during an unprecedented health crisis, and I want to salute the efforts of our troops as well as that of all frontline workers dedicated to ensuring the safety of their fellow Canadians.”
— The Honourable Harjit S.Sajjan, Minister of National Defence
The health and safety of our people, and those they are supporting, is our top priority. Each deployment is carefully coordinated with on-site medical personnel. CAF members that will be deployed in these facilities are receiving proper training and medical-grade Personal Protective Equipment to limit their risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
As the situation across the country evolves, we will continue to work with civil authorities to make sure that CAF support is available where and when it is needed most — as part of Canada's pandemic response, or in the unfortunate event of a natural disaster.
At the same time, the CAF is continuing to participate in international operations, including in NATO allied exercises as part of Operation Reassurance. Following last week's tragic helicopter accident off the coast of Greece, investigation and recovery efforts are ongoing, and recovered remains were repatriated to Canada this week.
2 octobre 2024 | Local, Terrestre
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31 juillet 2020 | Local, Aérospatial
OTTAWA — Fighter-jet makers are leading with promises of jobs and other economic spinoffs as they make their final pitches for why Canada should buy their planes to replace the military's aging CF-18 fleet. Friday marks the deadline for U.S. aerospace companies Lockheed Martin and Boeing, as well as Swedish firm Saab, to submit their bids in the current fighter-jet competition, which will see Canada spend up to $19 billion on 88 new planes. The closing of the competition marks a major milestone in Canada's decade-long effort to buy new fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force, which has been plagued by government mismanagement and political controversy. While the combat capability of each of the three competing planes — Lockheed Martin's F-35, Boeing's Super Hornet and Saab's Gripen — will be the main focus as the government evaluates each bid, there will also be a lot of focus on the economic benefits of buying each plane. To that end, Lockheed Martin commissioned a report in February that found up to 4,200 jobs will be created or sustained each year if Canada buys its F-35 stealth fighter, which the company equated to more than 150,000 new jobs over the life of the plane. The analysis provided to The Canadian Press, which was compiled by Toronto-based OMX, also predicted the Canadian economy will see roughly $15 billion in additional activity between now and 2058 if the F-35 is selected to succeed the CF-18 as Canada's primary fighter jet. That is in addition to the $2 billion in economic benefits that Canada has already received since 2007 as one of nine partner countries in the development of the F-35, which lets Canadian companies compete for work associated with the stealth fighter. Canada has contributed US$541 million since 1997 to be a partner in the F-35 program. "Lockheed Martin has prepared a comprehensive proposal," the company said in a statement on Thursday. "The F-35 is the most capable, best-value fighter to strengthen defence, enhance ally partnerships and contribute to economic growth in Canada with significant, long-term industrial opportunities." Lockheed Martin isn't the first to toot its own horn on the potential economic benefits of its fighter. Boeing last month released its own commissioned report showing its existing operations in Canada created $5.3 billion in economic spinoffs last year and supported 20,000 jobs. Boeing says the numbers will go up if the Super Hornet wins, though it has not revealed its exact estimates. The emphasis on jobs and money — rather than combat capability — comes as Canada's economy has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the federal government to spend tens of billions in financial support for Canadians. Defence analyst David Perry of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute said it makes sense for companies to highlight the potential economic benefits of their bids. He said it helps to make the cost more palatable to the public and is also important in determining the winner. "In any competition like this, you're always looking for any potential partial point that you can get," Perry said. "Companies, if they're going to invest this significant time and significant amount of money preparing a bid like this, then they don't leave anything to chance. You make sure you try to wring every single last partial point you can get out of your proposal." This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2020. Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press
3 mai 2019 | Local, Naval
Le 3 mai 2019 - Halifax (N.-É.) - Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes Un autre jalon important de la Stratégie nationale de construction navale a été franchi aujourd'hui lorsque l'honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, ministre de la Défense nationale, a participé à une cérémonie au Chantier naval de Irving soulignant le début de la construction du quatrième NPEA, le futur NCSM William Hall. Il s'agit du quatrième des six navires de ce genre à être construits au chantier naval de Halifax pour la Marine royale canadienne (MRC), conformément à la politique de défense du Canada Protection, Sécurité, Engagement. La sécurité dans l'Arctique est compliquée par la géographie et le climat rigoureux de la région. Cette nouvelle classe de navires a été spécialement conçue pour patrouiller dans les eaux canadiennes et les régions nordiques. La polyvalence de ces navires leur permettra aussi de naviguer à l'étranger et contribuer aux opérations internationales. La classe Harry DeWolf améliorera considérablement les capacités et la présence des FAC dans l'Arctique, ce qui permettra à la MRC de mieux affirmer sa souveraineté dans l'Arctique pour les années à venir. Depuis le début de la construction du premier NPEA en 2015, le projet a bien progressé. Le premier navire devrait se joindre à la flotte de la MRC cet été. Citations « Nous réalisons d'importants progrès sur les navires de patrouille extracôtiers et de l'Arctique alors que les travailleurs canadiens entreprennent la construction du quatrième navire, ici, à Halifax. Ces navires constitueront des atouts essentiels pour la MRC, car ils amélioreront notre capacité dans l'Arctique et contribueront grandement au succès futur de nos opérations dans les régions les plus isolées du Canada. Comme nous l'avons indiqué dans Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, notre gouvernement fournit de l'équipement moderne et polyvalent à nos femmes et à nos hommes en uniforme afin qu'ils puissent accomplir avec succès le travail que nous leur confions. » L'honorable Harjit S. Sajjan Ministre de la Défense nationale « La cérémonie d'aujourd'hui pour le quatrième navire de patrouille extracôtier et de l'Arctique du Canada marque un jalon important. Elle est un témoignage que la Stratégie nationale de construction navale revitalise notre industrie maritime, appuie l'innovation technologique canadienne, crée des emplois stables et génère des retombées économiques partout au Canada. Nous demeurons fermement engagés envers la Stratégie et continuerons de travailler en étroite collaboration avec nos partenaires de la construction navale afin d'en assurer le succès, maintenant et à l'avenir. » L'honorable Carla Qualtrough, Ministre des Services publics et de l'Approvisionnement et de l'Accessibilité « Je suis ravie de constater tous les progrès accomplis cette année sur les navires de patrouille extracôtiers et de l'Arctique, et j'ai h'te de voir le reste du projet progresser dans les années à venir. Gr'ce à ce partenariat avec Irving Shipbuilding, nous allons conserver plus de 4 000 emplois hautement qualifiés et créer des occasions ici, à Halifax, et partout en Nouvelle-Écosse. » L'honorable Bernadette Jordan, Ministre du Développement économique rural Faits en bref Le projet des NPEA s'inscrit dans le cadre du regain d'intérêt du Canada pour la surveillance du territoire, en particulier dans les régions arctiques. À mesure que la dynamique de la sécurité dans l'Arctique évolue, en raison de facteurs tels que les changements climatiques, nous continuerons de travailler à sécuriser nos approches aériennes et maritimes dans le Nord, en coordination avec nos alliés et nos partenaires. William Hall a reçu la Croix de Victoria en 1859 pour son héroïsme et le soutien qu'il a apporté à l'Armée britannique lors de la libération de Lucknow (1857). Fils d'esclaves afro-américains affranchis vivant en Nouvelle-Écosse, il est la première personne noire, le premier Néo-Écossais et le troisième Canadien à avoir reçu cet honneur. Quatre NPEA sont actuellement en production, et la construction du cinquième navire devrait débuter plus tard en 2019. Le quatrième NPEA devrait rejoindre la flotte de la MRC en 2022. Les NPEA sont des plates-formes très polyvalentes qui peuvent être utilisées dans le cadre de diverses missions au pays et à l'étranger, comme la surveillance côtière, la recherche et le sauvetage, l'interception des drogues, le soutien aux partenaires internationaux, l'aide humanitaire et les secours en cas de catastrophe. Les travaux se poursuivent pour achever l'installation navale de Nanisivik, qui appuiera les opérations des nouveaux navires de patrouille extracôtiers et de l'Arctique et d'autres navires maritimes du gouvernement. Cette nouvelle installation devrait être terminée plus tard cette année. Liens connexes Protection, Sécurité, Engagement Navires de patrouille extracôtiers et de l'Arctique William Hall Stratégie nationale de construction navale Personnes-ressources Todd Lane Attaché de presse Cabinet du ministre de la Défense nationale Tél. : 613-996-3100 Relations avec les médias Ministère de la Défense nationale Tél. : 613-996-2353 Courriel : mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2019/05/le-ministre-sajjan-marque-le-debut-de-la-construction-du-quatrieme-navire-de-patrouille-extracotier-et-de-larctique.html