David McGuinty

• Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media

  The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
• Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
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• Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Canada ‘will not be participating’ in Iran war, defence minister says

  David McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.

  World

  Mar 9
• Canadian troops in Middle East ‘are all fine’ amid Iran war, McGuinty says

  McGuinty did not offer specifics Tuesday when asked how many Canadian military personnel are in the region, saying only there are 'some.'

  Canada

  Mar 3
• F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review,’ defence minister says

  Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty says the country's planned acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from the United States 'remains under review.'

  Canada

  Jan 28
• Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracy

  Defence Minister David McGuinty will host the Halifax International Security Forum, an event watched closely for its discussions among democratic allies about collective defence.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2025
• Minister won’t say why Ottawa cancelled Ukraine armoured vehicle contract

  Defence Minister David McGuinty was pressed about the contract at the House of Commons national defence committee while speaking on Canada's defence spending and NATO commitments.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
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• Ottawa reintroduces ‘pivotal’ military justice reforms legislation

  The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
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• Canada reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ as NATO eyes 5%: minister

  David McGuinty said the federal government will have more to say "very soon" about its alliance spending commitments and will be "making announcements in this regard."

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2025