May

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  MPconCANSEC 2013 Lineup – Peter MacKay Missing In Action - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is proud to present CANSEC 2013. CANSEC is Canada's leading Defence and Security Trade show, annually attracting some 10,000 tradeshow attendees, including multiple international ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Kerry-Lynne Findlay
  14 hours ago | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconMacKay Says No Punishment Pending Over Labrador Byelection - Huffington Post - Huffington Post Canada
  VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 11: A member of the British Battle Back athletes (R) looks on while scrimmaging against Peter Mackay, Canadian Minister for National Defence, and teammate on the military personnel from the Wounded Warrior and Soldier On ... read more
  May 15, 2013 1:50 pm | huffingtonpost.ca
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  MPconColin Kenny: Canada's search-and-rescue dodge - National Post
  If Defence Minister Peter MacKay sometimes appears to be sleepwalking when addressing problems within Canada's military infrastructure, I can assure you he has been incredibly active. MacKay has been busy perfecting a strategy called “the ... read more
  May 13, 2013 4:08 am | fullcomment.nationalpost.com
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  MPconCanada's search-and-rescue dodge - National Post
  If Defence Minister Peter MacKay sometimes appears to be sleepwalking when addressing problems within Canada's military infrastructure, I can assure you he has been incredibly active. MacKay has been busy perfecting a strategy called “the ... read more
  May 12, 2013 9:04 pm | fullcomment.nationalpost.com
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  MPconMinister Peter MacKay Announces Infrastructure Improvements for the Canadian ... - Marketwire (press release)
  "The safety and well-being of our troops and the civilian personnel serving on our bases and wings throughout Canada are of primary importance," said Minister MacKay. "Our government is keeping its commitment to ensure that the necessary infrastructure ...and more » read more
  May 10, 2013 8:13 am | marketwire.com
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  MPconA rebuttal - The Telegram
  Corrigan concludes with this observation: “Canada would be a much stronger nation with more people of Peter MacKay's ability and character in the House of Commons.” If serial obfuscation is considered a sign of good character, this government is in ... read more
  May 10, 2013 3:41 am | thetelegram.com
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  MPconHello! Canada's Most Beautiful Canadians: Celebrities They Missed (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post Canada
  The wife of Canada's Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay was born in Iran but is now a Canadian citizen. A former Miss World Canada winner, the gorgeous 34-year-old makes us stop dead in our tracks. Daria Werbowy: The 29-year-old Ukranian born ... read more
  May 09, 2013 8:14 am | huffingtonpost.ca
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  MPconMinister MacKay Recognizes Disruption of Significant Narcotics Shipment - Marketwire (press release)
  OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 8, 2013) - Today the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, stood in the House of Commons to recognize the crew of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto who successfully disrupted ... read more
  May 08, 2013 12:15 pm | marketwire.com
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  MPconAdvance poll numbers up big time in Big Land - CBC.ca
  On Monday, Tory Deputy Leader Peter MacKay guaranteed Penashue would immediately be returned to the federal cabinet if he wins the byelection. MacKay made the promise while campaigning in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. "None of the other candidates ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Peter Penashue
  May 07, 2013 12:06 pm | cbc.ca
  • MLA Ryan ClearyIt was bad enough that Harper described Peter Penashue as the best MP Labrador ever had, now the Defence Minister... http://t.co/IuZmmJbZwl
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  MPconPenashue guaranteed a cabinet seat, MacKay says - CBC.ca
  Former federal minister Peter Penashue will be right back in the Conservative cabinet if he wins next week's byelection in Labrador, Defence Minister Peter MacKay says. MacKay made the promise Monday while campaigning for Penashue in Happy ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Peter Penashue
  May 07, 2013 2:06 am | cbc.ca
  • MLA Ryan ClearyIt was bad enough that Harper described Peter Penashue as the best MP Labrador ever had, now the Defence Minister... http://t.co/IuZmmJbZwl
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  MPconCuts To Air Cadet Gliding Program Still Under Consideration Despite Peter ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  Cuts To Air Cadet Gliding Program Still Under Consideration Despite Peter MacKay's Assurances, Warn Pro-Glider Program Supporters. May 7, 2013. 12:06 ... For your consideration here is a copy of the press release from the Air Cadet League of Canada. read more
  May 06, 2013 9:08 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconCuts To Air Cadet Gliding Program Still Under Consideration Despite Peter ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  Cuts To Air Cadet Gliding Program Still Under Consideration Despite Peter MacKay's Assurances, Warn Pro-Glider Program Supporters. May 7, 2013. 12:06 ... For your consideration here is a copy of the press release from the Air Cadet League of Canada. read more
  May 06, 2013 9:08 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconMacKay asks for review of used US choppers for search-and-rescue fleet - CTV News
  Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Monday he has asked for a study to determine whether old U.S. Marine Ones can be retrofitted for its own search-and-rescue fleet. In 2009, Canada bought from the Pentagon nine decommissioned VH-71 aircraft ... read more
  Also in this article:Bob Rae
  May 06, 2013 7:22 pm | ctvnews.ca
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  MPconPeter MacKay announces $1M search-and-rescue boost in Newfoundland and ... - iPolitics.ca (subscription)
  ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Defence Minister Peter MacKay has announced just over $1 million over two years to improve radio communications for ground search and rescue in Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding follows a scathing report by the federal auditor ...and more » read more
  May 06, 2013 6:59 am | ipolitics.ca
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  MPconMacKay wants National Defence to consider using refurbished helicopters from ... - National Post
  The Canadian Press has learned Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently ordered National Defence to take another look at whether some of the nine VH-71 aircraft —purchased for spare parts to keep this country's search-and-rescue choppers flying — can ... read more
  May 06, 2013 6:05 am | news.nationalpost.com
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  MPconCanada buys US choppers for spare parts, MacKay questions whether they can ... - CTV News
  But The Canadian Press has learned that Defence Minister Peter MacKay has ordered his officials to look at whether some of the choppers can be made fully operational. Air Force officials have insisted the helicopters are only good for spare parts ... read more
  May 06, 2013 4:01 am | ctvnews.ca
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  MPconMacKay looks to give presidential choppers a 2nd life - CBC.ca
  The Canadian Press has learned Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently ordered National Defence to take another look at whether some of the nine VH-71 aircraft — purchased for spare parts to keep this country's search-and-rescue choppers flying — can ... read more
  May 06, 2013 1:51 am | cbc.ca
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  MPconMacKay wants National Defence to consider using refurbished helicopters from ... - National Post
  The Canadian Press has learned Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently ordered National Defence to take another look at whether some of the nine VH-71 aircraft —purchased for spare parts to keep this country's search-and-rescue choppers flying — can ... read more
  May 05, 2013 3:13 pm | news.nationalpost.com
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  MPconMacKay looks to give presidential choppers a second life - CBC.ca
  The Canadian Press has learned Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently ordered National Defence to take another look at whether some of the nine VH-71 aircraft — purchased for spare parts to keep this country's search-and-rescue choppers flying — can ... read more
  May 05, 2013 2:38 pm | cbc.ca
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  MPconMedia Advisory: Minister MacKay and the Royal Canadian Navy Celebrate the ... - Marketwire (press release)
  ... are invited to attend the Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony with The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, to commemorate the sacrifices made by those thousands of Canadians who fought so valiantly in the North ... read more
  May 03, 2013 12:16 pm | marketwire.com
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  MPconCanada's search and rescue system gets boost from Defence Minister Peter ... - Toronto Star
  Defence Minister Peter MacKay confirmed Thursday he wants to downsize the Challenger fleet and use the savings to boost front-line rescue capabilities that have been under fire this week. “It's my belief we can do with fewer Challengers and I've made ... read more
  May 02, 2013 6:03 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconCanada's search and rescue system gets boost from Defence Minister Peter ... - Toronto Star
  Defence Minister Peter MacKay confirmed Thursday he wants to downsize the Challenger fleet and use the savings to boost front-line rescue capabilities that have been under fire this week. “It's my belief we can do with fewer Challengers and I've made ... read more
  May 02, 2013 4:32 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconCanada's search and rescue system gets boost from defence minister Peter ... - Toronto Star
  Canada's search and rescue system gets boost from defence minister Peter MacKay. Defence Minister Peter MacKay announces new hours for rescue crews, money for satellites to improve Canada's search-and-rescue network. Text size: Increase Decrease ... read more
  May 02, 2013 10:56 am | thestar.com
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  MPconSearch And Rescue Canada: Peter MacKay Announces After Auditor Complaints - Huffington Post Canada
  OTTAWA - Just days after the auditor general's sharp warning about Canada's search-and-rescue capability, the Harper government is unveiling a series of measures to bolster it. Defence Minister Peter MacKay says the government will spend $16.2 million ... read more
  May 02, 2013 10:50 am | huffingtonpost.ca
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  MPconPeter MacKay Ignored Repeated Requests To Meet With Search and Rescue ... - Ottawa Citizen
  ... Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada. “People are out there doing the best they can with what they got.” Defence Minister Peter MacKay turned aside Opposition questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, saying the government is ... read more
  May 01, 2013 4:03 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconSearch Plane Purchase Delay Causes Internal Tory Tensions - Huffington Post - Huffington Post Canada
  Auditor General Michael Ferguson, in his spring report released Tuesday, said the military's persistent failure to buy new search planes was a significant risk that affected the sustainability of Canada's rescue program. - Fixing search and rescue ...and more » read more
  May 01, 2013 3:19 am | huffingtonpost.ca

April

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  MPconCanada admits defense ministry vulnerable to security threats - Reuters Canada
  OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay admitted on Tuesday his department has failed for years to combat the risk of security leaks from contract workers who are not being screened properly. The admission could lead to further ... read more
  Apr 30, 2013 11:27 am | ca.reuters.com
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  MPconNew fund aims to help soldiers, families combat mental health issues - CTV News
  The new initiatives were announced Tuesday, as Defence Minister Peter MacKay and George Cope, president and CEO of Bell Canada, launched the new $1 million Bell True Patriot Love Fund in Ottawa. The fund is being financed through a partnership ... read more
  Apr 30, 2013 7:19 am | ctvnews.ca
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  MPconBell Let's Talk and True Patriot Love launch military family mental health fund - Canada NewsWire (press release)
  "I salute the collaboration and support of Bell and True Patriot Love in bringing mental health and mental illness to the attention of Canadians," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. "The Canadian Armed Forces are proud ...and more » read more
  Apr 30, 2013 5:34 am | newswire.ca
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  MPconHagel Discusses Afghanistan With Canadian Defense Minister: Pentagon - RTT News
  US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed the situation in Afghanistan and other several topics with Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay over the telephone on Monday morning, according to Pentagon Press Secretary George Little. US Defense ...and more » read more
  Apr 29, 2013 3:03 pm | rttnews.com
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  MPconHome News Canada's top general talks future of the Canadian... - insideTORONTO.com
  Defence Minister Peter MacKay has said administrative areas in the Canadian Forces will face cutbacks as the government puts more emphasis on front-line capability. “(The budget) does form one of the challenges every head of an organization will have, ... read more
  Apr 29, 2013 8:22 am | insidetoronto.com
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  MPconCanadian soldier says army cut his danger pay - Sun News Network
  Defence Minister Peter MacKay was not available for an interview Friday. However, Canada's top soldier has piped in to defend the move. Gen. Tom Lawson issued a statement late Thursday to say that a committee "chaired by a brigadier-general and ... read more
  Apr 26, 2013 2:32 pm | sunnewsnetwork.ca
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  MPconCDS Gen. Tom Lawson Was Forced To Cover Peter MacKay's Butt On the ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  As Defence Watch readers know, late Thursday night Chief of the Defence Staff General Tom Lawson swooped in to help Defence Minister Peter MacKay who has been taking a hammering in the Commons over the Afghan danger pay issue. The hazard pay issue has ... read more
  Apr 26, 2013 12:09 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconCanada not considering support of new UN peacekeeping mission in Mali - iPolitics.ca (subscription)
  ... that a peacekeeping mission would involve military personnel. “Canada is not considering a military presence in Mali,” said an official from Defence Minister Peter MacKay's office in an email. “That (a peacekeeping mission) would involve military ...and more » read more
  Apr 26, 2013 10:10 am | ipolitics.ca
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  MPconCDS Gen. Tom Lawson Comes To Peter MacKay's Aid on Danger Pay….But Will ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  Much of it has been centered on concerns that Canadian soldiers in Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan are getting less danger/hazard pay than Canadian troops in Kabul. On Tuesday, MacKay blamed the military leadership for being behind that decision.and more » read more
  Also in this article:Jack Harris
  Apr 25, 2013 9:16 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconRoyal Canadian and United States Navies Visit the Port of Vancouver - Wall Street Journal (press release)
  "This is about bringing the Navy to Canadians," said The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. "Activities such as the Vancouver Port Visit not only help overcome maritime blindness, they go a long way to showcase the capabilities of ...and more » read more
  Apr 24, 2013 3:19 pm | online.wsj.com
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  MPconCanadian Forces wrap up Nunalivut 2013 - Nunatsiaq News
  “The Canadian Armed Forces successfully achieved their objectives during Operation Nunalivut by exercising Canadian sovereignty in some of the most isolated and challenging areas of Canada,” said Peter MacKay, national defence minister, in a new ...and more » read more
  Apr 24, 2013 1:38 pm | nunatsiaqonline.ca
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  MPconCanadian Armed Forces Achieve Objectives During High Arctic Operation - Marketwire (press release)
  "The Canadian Armed Forces successfully achieved their objectives during Operation Nunalivut by exercising Canadian sovereignty in some of the most isolated and challenging areas of Canada," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National ...and more » read more
  Apr 24, 2013 7:01 am | marketwire.com
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  MPconUS fish boat collides with docked Canadian navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg in BC ... - Toronto Star
  An investigation into the incident is ongoing,” said Jay Paxton, a spokesman for Defence Minister Peter MacKay, in an email. The trawler company issued a statement but gave no insight about what caused the dramatic crash. “The cause of the collision is ...and more » read more
  Apr 23, 2013 6:51 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconNo request to join missile defence shield: Pentagon - Montreal Gazette - Montreal Gazette
  Canadian officials refused to confirm or deny the report, while Defence Minister Peter MacKay refused to rule out joining a U.S.-led anti-missile defence shield. Instead, MacKay would only say Canada had “declined in the past to participate in U.S.-led ... read more
  Apr 23, 2013 3:16 pm | montrealgazette.com
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  MPconNo request to join missile defence shield: Pentagon - Canada.com
  Canadian officials refused to confirm or deny the report, while Defence Minister Peter MacKay refused to rule out joining a U.S.-led anti-missile defence shield. Instead, MacKay would only say Canada had “declined in the past to participate in U.S.-led ... read more
  Apr 23, 2013 1:02 pm | o.canada.com
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  MPconCanadian Police Foil Al-Qaeda-linked Train Plot - The New American
  A month before the meeting of the three heads of government, in March 2012, the “inaugural trilateral meeting” of North American defense ministers was held in Ottawa, Canada, attended by Canada's Minister of National Defense Peter MacKay, Mexican ...and more » read more
  Apr 23, 2013 12:41 pm | thenewamerican.com
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  MPconNS will support Cape Breton road plan if Ottawa does - CBC.ca
  Over the weekend, Defence Minister and Nova Scotia MP Peter MacKay said it would be difficult to quantify Ottawa's involvement until the provincial government made a commitment to the plan. There was no funding commitment included in the provincial ...and more » read more
  Apr 23, 2013 12:04 pm | cbc.ca
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  MPconCanada Funding Halifax Port Improvements - Ship & Bunker
  "A strong and efficient transportation sector is critical to Canada's future economic growth," said Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. "Ultimately, these will increase safe, efficient and reliable traffic flows while reducing environmental ... read more
  Apr 23, 2013 10:00 am | shipandbunker.com
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  MPconCanada: Government Invests in Port of Halifax - Dredging Today
  The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Denis Lebel
  Apr 23, 2013 6:01 am | dredgingtoday.com
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  MPconOpposition MPs Wonder What Defence Minister Peter MacKay Has Against The ... - Ottawa Citizen (blog)
  Just hours after the Citizen reported Canadian soldiers in northern Afghanistan were being forced to pay back danger pay they had previously been awarded, Defence Minister Peter MacKay stepped in Monday to reverse that order. But MacKay's intervention ... read more
  Also in this article:Jack HarrisJohn Mckay
  Apr 22, 2013 10:00 pm | blogs.ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconHow we can prevail against terrorists - Ottawa Citizen - Ottawa Citizen
  The recent discussions in Canada about the root causes of terrorism, raised by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, are valid. When Anders Breivik committed his terrorist atrocities against the Norwegian people, Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay nailed ... read more
  Apr 22, 2013 6:57 pm | ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconCanada's troubled ties with Iran - Toronto Star
  December 2007: Defence Minister Peter MacKay accuses Iran of providing weapons to the Taliban and fuelling the conflict in Afghanistan. “We're very concerned that weapons are coming in from Iran. We're very concerned that these weapons are going to ... read more
  Also in this article:John Baird
  Apr 22, 2013 6:44 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconFederal government leaves door open to joining US-led missile defence system - Ottawa Citizen
  Canadian officials have refused to confirm or deny the report. In the House of Commons on Monday, Defence Minister Peter MacKay noted Canada had “declined in the past to participate in U.S.-led ballistic missile defence.” But MacKay refused to rule out ... read more
  Apr 22, 2013 6:05 pm | ottawacitizen.com
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  MPconFederal government leaves door open to joining U.S.-led missile defence system - Canada.com
  Canadian officials have refused to confirm or deny the report. In the House of Commons on Monday, Defence Minister Peter MacKay noted Canada had “declined in the past to participate in U.S.-led ballistic missile defence.” But MacKay refused to rule out ... read more
  Apr 22, 2013 4:55 pm | canada.com

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