Defence Advisory Groups seek new local co-chairs By Trident Staff The dynamic season of summer has left three Defence Advisory Groups (DAGs) in search of new co-chairs in the Atlantic region. The advisory groups play a vital role in the cultural change efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with […]

Preserving Naval Reserve Relevance at Sea: Interim Class C Employment Rules and Future of Canada’s Total Force Navy  By RCN  The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has long defined itself as a Total Force Navy, integrating full-time and part-time sailors into a single professional maritime team. This construct has enabled Canada […]

Foundry training helps keeps rare RCN machinist trade alive  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  Inside the historic Lunenburg Foundry, aspiring Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Machinist Specialists spent two days casting machine parts from molten metal. With its bright flashes of molten metal and tangible results, the trip gave students a […]

S1 Ray’s leadership on and off ship earns Sailor of the Quarter award  By Trident Staff  Sailor 1st Class Matthew Ray has been recognized as Canadian Fleet Atlantic’s latest Sailor of the Quarter, earning the honour for his leadership, professionalism, and contributions to operations at home and abroad.  The award […]

CAF members with children aged 12 and under: Help improve child care in your community By DND Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with children aged 12 and under have an opportunity to help inform child care services in their local communities. By completing the Child Care Needs Assessment, you can […]

Special Operations Coxswain: Become Canada’s maritime edge  By DND  For Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members seeking a demanding and rewarding challenge, the Special Operations Coxswain (SOC) specialist role offers a unique opportunity to enable maritime special operations. If you are prepared to meet high standards, operate in demanding environments, and […]

House Hunting for Defence families  By SISIP Financial  Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. For Defence team members and their families, it comes with an extra layer of complexity: postings, uncontrollable timelines, and uncertainty around settling into a new community. However, this doesn’t […]

Vice-Admiral Topshee reflects on his time as Commander of the RCN By RCN On May 13, 2026, Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee was announced as the next Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Before he leaves his role as Commander of the RCN he sat down with Kareena Kumar of the […]

  Installation of “No Trespassing” signage at Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot Bedford By DND Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) – particularly those who reside near and/or frequent Admiral Cove Park lands bordering Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Bedford – are advised that new Department of National Defence (DND) […]

Update to DAOD 5019-1, Personal Relationships, in formal response to Arbour Report recommendation  By DND  The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Defence Administrative Order and Directive (DAOD) 5019-1, Personal Relationships policy has been revised and updated as a formal response to one of the recommendations […]