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Feature Story 13 February 2006
The Honourable Gordon O'Connor - Minister of National Defence
The Honourable Gordon O'Connor
Minister of National Defence

Gordon O'Connor was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 and re-elected in 2006. He has served as Critic for National Defence and has been a member of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs.
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CF Survey on the Summary Trial Process
CF Survey on the Summary Trial Process
Recognizing the importance of the summary trial process in the maintenance of unit discipline, the JAG has engaged a consulting firm to conduct a CF-wide survey to evaluate its effectiveness. The survey results will be incorporated into the JAG Annual Report and placed on the JAG website.
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CF Transformation
CF Transformation - From Vision to Mission
Moving ahead with CF Transformation, a website has been created as a resource for all CF Transformation-related information. [ Read More ]
Rebuilding Afghanistan
Rebuilding Afghanistan
Canada is making important diplomatic, defence and development contributions to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. [ Read More ]
Canada is putting action to words
Canada is putting action to words
The persistent marginalization of remote areas has embroiled Sudan in civil conflicts almost since its independence from Britain in 1956. To help restore peace, the Government of Canada has been helping to address the root causes of Sudan's conflicts for over 20 years. [ Read More ]
Fourth Dimension 14 February 1945
The Ostend Disaster
The Ostend Disaster
February 14, 1945: A mysterious fire in destroys the 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla at anchor in Ostend Harbour. [ Read More ]

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