The Honourable Peter MacKay
Minister of National Defence
- 1 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence met for the first time, on June 3, 2013, with his Chinese counterpart, General Chang Wanquan, to discuss their views on the challenges of regional and global security, as well as Canada-China defence relations. Minister MacKay was the first Canadian Minister of Defence to visit China in the last 10 years and one of the first Western Defence leaders to meet with the new Chinese Minister of National Defence.
- 2 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and his Mongolian counterpart, Minister of Defence Dashdemberel Bat-Erdene, met during the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) annual Forum in Singapore, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that solidifies plans for continued defence cooperation and exchanges between the two nations.
- 3 Minister MacKay marks the official opening of the William Hall VC Building.
- 4 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, speaks to CAF members at the rotunda of the General Jean V. Allard Building at St-Jean Garrison during a ministerial announcement as part of his visit to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu on 10 May 2013.
- 5 Peter MacKay and Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay announced several major initiatives.
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence met for the first time, on June 3, 2013, with his Chinese counterpart, General Chang Wanquan, to discuss their views on the challenges of regional and global security, as well as Canada-China defence relations. Minister MacKay was the first Canadian Minister of Defence to visit China in the last 10 years and one of the first Western Defence leaders to meet with the new Chinese Minister of National Defence. 
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and his Mongolian counterpart, Minister of Defence Dashdemberel Bat-Erdene, met during the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) annual Forum in Singapore, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that solidifies plans for continued defence cooperation and exchanges between the two nations. 
Minister MacKay, accompanied by members of the Canadian Armed Forces, marks the official opening of the William Hall VC Building, the new Health Services Centre at 14 Wing Greenwood. Related information…
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, speaks to CAF members at the rotunda of the General Jean V. Allard Building at St-Jean Garrison during a ministerial announcement as part of his visit to St-Jean-sur-Richelieu on 10 May 2013. Related information…
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, QC, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta – Richmond East, today announced several major initiatives to improve Canada’s national Search and Rescue system. Related information…Minister's Quotes
Excerpt from Minister MacKay’s remarks at a May 2nd, 2013 announcement detailing new initiatives for Canada’s Search and Rescue system:
“As Canadian regional demographics shift and general population growth affects where and when people find themselves in distress, the military and indeed all responders, need to ensure their equipment, personnel and vision is up-to-date.
“I believe the Search and Rescue system and all first responders would be better positioned to save lives with a standardized review of the search and rescue system.
“As such, ladies and gentlemen, today I am announcing the first regular, systematic, standardized and comprehensive review that is to take place every four years of the Search and Rescue system; a quadrennial review.
“This will be a systemic review so that all responders are seized of the issues that better our ability to save lives.”
The Honourable Peter MacKay
Minister of National Defence
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
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