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National defense or national defence may refer to:
The title Defence Minister, Minister for Defence, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State for Defence, Secretary of National Defense or some similar variation, is assigned to the person in a cabinet position in charge of a Ministry of Defence, which regulates the armed forces in sovereign states. The role of a defence minister varies considerably from country to country; in some the minister is only in charge of general budget matters and procurement of equipment; while in others the minister is also, in addition, an integral part of the operational military chain of command.
Prior to the 20th century, there were in most countries separate ministerial posts for the land forces (often called "minister for war" etc.) and the naval forces. Since the end of World War II, the title has changed from war to defence, and has often involved putting a single defence minister in charge of all the armed forces. Another common reform which occurred at the end of World War II was to place the defence minister in a national security council, war cabinet, or a "Kitchen Cabinet", which allows the head of government or head of state to coordinate military, diplomatic and economic activities.
The Associate Minister of National Defence (French: Ministre associé de la Défense nationale) is a member of the Canadian cabinet responsible for various files within the defence department as assigned by the Prime Minister or Defence Minister.
The position was created in 1940 during World War II under the War Measures Act along with the creation of a Minister of Defence for Air and a Minister of Defence for Naval Services. These positions lapsed with the end of the war. The position of Associate Minister of Defence was recreated in 1953 when the National Defence Act was amended to provide for the appointment in peacetime.
This post remained vacant under Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark and John Turner. Brian Mulroney revived the position but it was abolished under Kim Campbell when she decreased the size of cabinet from 35 to 24 ministers. The post was also not used under Jean Chrétien.
This position reappeared on December 12, 2003, when Paul Martin chose his first cabinet and named Albina Guarnieri as the Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State for Civil Preparedness, and the portfolio passed to Mauril Bélanger in a subsequent reshuffle. Stephen Harper did not name anyone to the position until his May 18, 2011 reshuffle, when Julian Fantino was appointed to the portfolio. The position was left vacant by Harper in the July 15, 2013 cabinet shuffle.
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Veterans Affairs is an area of public policy concerned with the relation between a government and its veteran communities, usually administered by a designated government agency. It might refer to:
Veterans Affairs Canada Office Reopens in Corner Brook
Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented at a ceremony in Halifax
Visit to the Commonwealth War Graves
Opening Ceremony of Canada's CH 147F Chinook
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The Candian LAV 6.0
Question on National Defence
Christine Moore calls into question the inappropriate use of helicopters by the Associate Minister
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Veterans and their families joined the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to officially re-open the first of nine Veterans Affairs Offices to be opened across the country. Video transcript: http://veterans.gc.ca/pdf/youtube/fb_live_corner_brook_july_16.pdf
July 25, 2016 — Halifax The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: - Carl Scovil Brown, Hampton, NB - Darryl Cook, Bridgewater, NS - Arnold Robert Garron, Yarmouth, NS - George Wesley Grant, Lawrencetown, NS - Debbie Lowther, Dartmouth, NS - Edward A. Oursien, Beaverbrook, NB - Joseph S. Savoy, Sydney, NS - Michael Simmons, Pictou, NS Through their efforts, these citizens provide invaluable support to the Veteran community, promoting greater awareness of the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Veterans and dedicating themselves to Veteran care....
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and members of a Canadian delegation marking the centennial anniversaries of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Beaurains, France. Video transcript: http://veterans.gc.ca/pdf/youtube/fb-live-commonwealth-war-graves-visit.pdf
First Aired: 25 June 2013. The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence responsible for military procurement and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today welcomed the delivery of the Canadian Armed Forces' first new CH-147F Chinook helicopter at a ceremony at the Canada Reception Centre. Tags: Royal Canadian Air Force, RCAF, Canada, CH-147F Chinook, helicopter
https://www.youtube.com/user/nightfrightshow http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48091&refid;=stpr The Honourable Paul Hellyer - Canadian Minister of Defence (ret) "The Money Mafia A World In Crisis". A no nonsense real world perspective on the looming global financial crisis due directly to BANKING CABALS. Mr Hellyer's reveals his direct approach to ending the financial crisis and poverty using a tried and true formula that was utilized during his time in the Canadian Parliament. A time that saw has been recorded as the most prosperous in Canada thus far. For those with pessimism in their hearts, Mr. Hellyer's approach brings new hope and a real world solution not just for Canada but globally and especially in America. At this crucial juncture in history Mr. Hellyer's interview is a must. The...
LAV UP / 6.0 On 21 October 2011, Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino jointly announced that the $1.064 billion Implementation Phase of the LAV III Upgrade Project (LAV-UP) had been awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada. The program will upgrade 550 LAV IIIs of Canada's fleet in four variants: the Infantry Section Carrier, Command Post, Observation Post Vehicle and Engineer variants. Each will undergo a comprehensive upgrade aimed at extending their lifecycle to 2035. The upgrades will be performed at facilities in London, Ontario, and Edmonton, Alberta, and will extend from 2012 to 2017. These upgrades will allow for significant improvements in survivability, mobility and lethality. Survivabi...
Dennis Bevington Northwest Territories, NT Mr. Speaker, a report by the chaplain for Joint Task Force North shows that there have been a significant number of deaths of Rangers and junior rangers over the past three years. The Rangers shoulder the important burden of protecting our north, carrying out their duty in Canada's harshest environment. Can the minister tell us how many of our brave Rangers have died and what Canadian Forces mental health services are available to our eyes and ears in the north? Hon. Julian Fantino (Associate Minister of National Defence, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the government has led efforts in support of the Canadian Rangers, our eyes and ears in the north. The Rangers demographic faces the same health challenges faced by the northern communities they represent. Ou...
Question Period of February 07, 2012: Christine Moore calls into question the inappropriate use of helicopters by the Associate Minister of National Defence. "Can the Conservatives explain why they are so set on wasting public funds and on continuing to misuse the army's resources?”
Καναδός υπουργός Άμυνας μιλά για τις κρυφές σχέσεις μεταξύ γήινων και εξωγήινων, για την εξωγήινη τεχνολογία και για την παγκοσμιοποίηση. O supertrunksz σχολίασε στο βίντεο: "Ο uploader [αυτός που ανέβασε το βίντεο] ισχυρίζεται πως είναι πρώην υπουργός άμυνας ο ομιλητής, δεν δίνει όμως το όνομά του. Βρωμάει. Με μια μικρή αναζήτηση λοιπόν, βρήκα πως ο κύριος αυτός είναι ο Paul Hellyer ο οποίος ήταν Αssociate Minister of Defence [Αναπληρωτής Υπουργός Άμυνας] και όχι Defence Minister [Υπουργός Άμυνας], και μάλιστα MONO για δυο μήνες. Οπότε, ναι, νομίζω έχει μια διαφορά στο credibility [ως προς την αξιοπιστία του]..." Η απάντησή μου: Γεια σου supertrunksz. Έκανες καλά που το έψαξες. Στην Wikipedia πράγματι λέει: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hellyer#Extraterrestrial_issues He served a ...
First elected as a Liberal in 1949 federal election in the riding of Davenport, he was the youngest person ever elected to that point in the Canadian House of Commons. He served a brief stint as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of National Defence, and made a good impression. He was then named Associate Minister of National Defence in the cabinet of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent. This post was short-lived, though, as Hellyer lost his seat when the St. Laurent government lost the 1957 election two months later. Hellyer returned to parliament in a 1958 by-election in the neighbouring riding of Trinity, and became an effective opposition critic of John Diefenbaker's Progressive Conservative government. When the Liberals returned to power in the 1963 election, Hellyer became Minist...
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and members of a Canadian delegation marking the centennial anniversaries of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Beaurains, France. Video transcript: http://veterans.gc.ca/pdf/youtube/fb-live-commonwealth-war-graves-visit.pdf
In October 1991, while riding in a friend’s car, Kent was shot in the neck by a drive-by shooter. The injury left him paralyzed. He would never walk again. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the newly elected Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to learn more about his story and living with a spinal cord injury.
Veterans and their families joined the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to officially re-open the first of nine Veterans Affairs Offices to be opened across the country. Video transcript: http://veterans.gc.ca/pdf/youtube/fb_live_corner_brook_july_16.pdf
Question Period of February 07, 2012: Christine Moore calls into question the inappropriate use of helicopters by the Associate Minister of National Defence. "Can the Conservatives explain why they are so set on wasting public funds and on continuing to misuse the army's resources?”
The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following British Columbia residents on August 29, 2016, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: Mr. Cameron Black, Port Moody Mr. Sean Black, Port Moody Mr. J. Larry Boyd, Gibsons Mr. Gordon Fergus, Surrey Mr. Alan Fox, Maple Ridge Mr. Henry (Harry) Greenwood, West Vancouver Mr. Svend Hansen, Port Moody Mr. James Raymond Ingram, Delta Mr. William Lloyd Jones, Delta Mr. Paul Lee, Vancouver Mr. Rick Lewis, Prince George Mr. Louis (Lou) Mazur, Vancouver Mr. Brian Robert McKenna, Delta Mr. Edmund Wu, North Vancouver Video transcript:
July 25, 2016 — Halifax The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans: - Carl Scovil Brown, Hampton, NB - Darryl Cook, Bridgewater, NS - Arnold Robert Garron, Yarmouth, NS - George Wesley Grant, Lawrencetown, NS - Debbie Lowther, Dartmouth, NS - Edward A. Oursien, Beaverbrook, NB - Joseph S. Savoy, Sydney, NS - Michael Simmons, Pictou, NS Through their efforts, these citizens provide invaluable support to the Veteran community, promoting greater awareness of the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Veterans and dedicating themselves to Veteran care....
First Aired: 25 June 2013. The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence responsible for military procurement and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today welcomed the delivery of the Canadian Armed Forces' first new CH-147F Chinook helicopter at a ceremony at the Canada Reception Centre. Tags: Royal Canadian Air Force, RCAF, Canada, CH-147F Chinook, helicopter
Priorities and main modernization programs of the Polish Army with special focus on most important projects. How big is the potential of the Polish army? How the modernization should be made and what risks the modernization program will approach in the future? All questions answered by Warsaw Security Forum 2014 invited speakers. Speakers: Gen Waldemar Skrzypczak, Deputy Ministry of National Defence (2012 – 2013) | Mr Piotr Wojciechowski, Chairman of the Broad, WB Electronics | Mr Pierre Buhler, Ambassador of Republic of France to the Republic of Poland Moderator: Dr Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Chairman of the Executive Council, Euro – Atlantic Association, Minister of National Defence of Poland (1992-1993, 1997-2000)
Opening by Dept Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's veterans have suffered cuts to benefits, the closure of frontline offices, and worse, suicide rates have climbed, homelessness has increased and yet veterans still face unacceptable waits for mental health services., and the report on veterans' treatment, buried by the previous government, is still missing in action. Our veterans need help today. They should not have to wait for the minister to get around to reopening offices. When will all veterans finally get the mental health and other services they need? Hon. Kent Hehr (Associate Minister of National Defence, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I can tell the member Veterans Affairs is working hard to rectify many of the situations that she put forward. We are going to be...
https://www.youtube.com/user/nightfrightshow http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48091&refid;=stpr The Honourable Paul Hellyer - Canadian Minister of Defence (ret) "The Money Mafia A World In Crisis". A no nonsense real world perspective on the looming global financial crisis due directly to BANKING CABALS. Mr Hellyer's reveals his direct approach to ending the financial crisis and poverty using a tried and true formula that was utilized during his time in the Canadian Parliament. A time that saw has been recorded as the most prosperous in Canada thus far. For those with pessimism in their hearts, Mr. Hellyer's approach brings new hope and a real world solution not just for Canada but globally and especially in America. At this crucial juncture in history Mr. Hellyer's interview is a must. The...
What are Japan’s security interests in the Indian Ocean (including energy security)? What are the options for involving Japan and other ‘external’ powers in regional arrangements related to Indian Ocean security? What security partnerships is Japan developing in relation to Indian Ocean security? What contributions can Japan make to Indian Ocean security? Moderator: Associate Professor Brendan Taylor, Head, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, The Australian National University Speakers: Mr Masanori Nishi, former Vice-Minister of Defence, Japan Dr David Brewster, Senior Research Fellow, National Security College, The Australian National University Commander Keitaro Ushirogata, JMSDF Command and Staff College Dr Anthony Bergin, Deputy Direct...
Featuring Jonathan Paquin, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Peace and Security Program, Université Laval, Emily Paddon, Rose Junior Research Fellow in International Relations, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, Robert McRae, former Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Intelligence Assessment Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and David Petrasek, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Moderated by Jill Sinclair, Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy), Department of National Defence. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa.
http://www.weforum.org/ How can long-lasting and effective institutional reforms be triggered in Latin America? Dimensions to be addressed: - Strengthening checks and balances - Galvanizing political support for long-term change - Enhancing transparency, accountability and the rule of law Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic (1996-2000, 2004-2012) José Miguel Insulza, Secretary-General, Organization of American States (OAS), Washington DC Moisés Naím, Senior Associate, International Economics, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, USA; Global Agenda Council on Geopolitical Risk Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno, Minister of National Defence of Colombia; Young Global Leader Arturo Valenzuela, Professor of Government, Georgetown University, USA Moderated by Daniel Zovatto...
Third Panel under the title "War against Terrorism: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects" addressed previous experiences of the countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and other parts of the world that are dealing with the rise of fundamentalist and extremist movements. The Panel was moderated by Mr. Jason Wiseman from Atlantic Treaty Association, while the panelists were: H.E. Talat Xhaferi, M.A., Minister of Defense of Macedonia, Dr.Valeriu Nicuţ, State Secretary for Defence Policy and Planning, Romanian Ministry of National Defense, Dr. Ekaterina Stepanova, Head of the Peace and Conflict Studies Unit from the Institute of the World Economy & International Relations, Mr. Brian M. Jenkins, Senior Adviser to the RAND President from the USA and Prof. Dr. John R. Schindler, Professor at ...
Russian Reset: Putin Returns Election in Russia brought no surprises. But Vladimir Putin's policies of autocracy for stability are no longer working well as protesters crowd in discontent. Though there is no Russian spring ahead just yet, the risk of a social and political explosion in Russia remains high. Putin failed to enforce a rule of law, curb corruption, and establish a system that provides a basis for sustainable economic development. Will it ring the alarm bell for Putin loud enough to trigger real reforms? What are the implications for the West if no reforms take place in Russia? Video comment by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter (1997 -1981) Mr. Christian Schmidt, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Mini...
Renewed interest in nuclear energy has raised questions about the effectiveness of global cooperation to ensure nuclear safety and security and prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Madame Fréchette explains the conclusions of a recent CIGI study which assesses the likely shape of the so-called nuclear renaissance and offers recommendations on ways to make nuclear global governance more effective. More about the speaker: Madame Louise Fréchette is a Distinguished Fellow at CIGI where she chairs a project on Nuclear energy and the challenges of global governance. She was a member of the IAEA's Commission of Eminent Persons on nuclear energy challenges and the future of the IAEA which produced its report in May 2008. In September 2008, she was made a member of the Advisory Board to...