November 2006

DRDC Suffield Opens New Home for the Counter Terrorism Technology Centre

On October 18, the Counter Terrorism Technology Centre (CTTC) facilities at DRDC Suffield were officially opened, highlighting Canada's world-class research and development in the field of defensive countermeasures against the threat of chemical and biological weapons. The CTTC includes the Lecture/Training Facility, the Indoor Training Arena and the expanded Chemical/Biological Forensics Reference Lab.

The CTTC was announced five years ago as a key component of Canada's ability to respond to domestic and international chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents. Since its creation, the CTTC has provided a unique collective training capability for the Canadian Forces, civilian first responders and foreign allies.