Changes to Recognition for Overseas Service
OTTAWA – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced changes to the South-West Asia Service Medal (SWASM), the General Campaign Star (GCS) and the General Service Medal (GSM). These changes were introduced following a major review of all recognition provided for overseas service in order to simplify and standardize overseas recognition for Canadian Forces (CF) personnel. The creation of a formal device to recognize those who serve multiple rotations in missions eligible for the SWASM, the GCS and the GSM was key in this review.
Statement By The Minister Of National Defence
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, today issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the crash of Cougar Flight 491:
Minister Of National Defence To Participate In Sledge Hockey Skills Competition Hosted By Soldier On
VANCOUVER – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, will participate in a sledge hockey skills competition on the site of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. The competition will be hosted by the Canadian Forces Soldier On Program, which aims to empower ill and injured military personnel through sport.
Jeremiah Jones Presentation
Today’s ceremony is another bittersweet chapter in the history of the Canadian military and its relationship with the black community.
An Address to the Marshall Center’s Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security
I’m truly honoured to speak at an institution that, even it its relatively short existence, has already played such an important role in helping build a shared understanding on matters related to defence and security across the transatlantic community.
