Defence infrastructure projects

This facility will enable Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members to posture and deploy Canada’s incoming fleet of CF-35A fighter jets in a flight-ready state in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) operations. The new 7,400 m2 QRA facility at CFB Bagotville will include aircraft hangar bays, office space and sleeping quarters for personnel, and a 17,000 m2 secure fenced compound surrounding the facility. Once completed, it will help CAF personnel support Canada and the NORAD mission and quickly respond to any threats in North American airspace.

For more info: Construction begins on new NORAD Quick Reaction Alert facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

The new 31,700 m2 facility for Junior Non-Commission Members will provide incoming Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) personnel with modern and functional infrastructure at CFB Esquimalt as they train and prepare for tomorrow’s security challenges. The new facility will consolidate several functions across the Base into one new, central, and modern high-rise. It will include approximately 480 single occupancy rooms, administrative areas, a dining area and galley capable of serving 700 people, a mess that can support 400 people, postal services, coffee shops, and more.

For more info: Minister Blair announces contract award for new 480-room military accommodations facility at CFB Esquimalt and highlights plan to build more homes on military bases

Backed by an investment of approximately $136 million, the project will see the construction of a new, 9,200-m2 headquarters building for the 1st Canadian Rangers Patrol Group (1 CRPG) as well as elements of Joint Task Force (North), in Yellowknife. The new facility will include offices and classroom space for administrative and training purposes, an assembly space which will double as a drill hall, and space for vehicle maintenance and warehouse storage.

For more info: Minister Blair, Minister Vandal and Michael McLeod break ground on new defence facility in Yellowknife and highlight federal effort to unlock housing on public lands

On behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Minister Petitpas Taylor announced that the Government of Canada is investing $55.6 million to upgrade 255 buildings on the base through an Energy Performance Contract. This includes LED lighting upgrades, heat and energy recovery systems for heating and cooling equipment, high efficiency boilers for heating, upgraded building envelopes, high efficiency water fixtures, a new high-efficiency gas power generator, and geothermal technology.

For more info: Minister Petitpas Taylor announces major investments to upgrade Gagetown military base

Sherbrooke, Québec

The Government of Canada has awarded a modified design build contract to Pomerleau Inc. of Montreal for infrastructure work on the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté (Belvédère Street) and William Street armouries in Sherbrooke. Pomerleau Inc. will conduct studies, design, construction, and renovation work on the Belvédère and William Street armouries.

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Government of Canada awards contract for project to restore and renovate Sherbrooke's historic armouries

$3.36 million for Phase 1

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Minister Blair announces $188 million Canadian Surface Combatant training centre at CFB Halifax during remarks at the 15th Halifax International Security Forum.

For more info: Minister Blair's Keynote Remarks at the 15th Halifax International Security Forum

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Bagotville, Québec

Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

For more info: Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

Bagotville, Québec

The Government of Canada is committing to provide up to $15.5 million in funding to the City of Saguenay for a short-term solution to address the presence of poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in the municipal water supply, in response to a request from the City of Saguenay.

For more info: Government of Canada commits funding to address the presence of PFAS at CFB Bagotville

$15.5 million

North Bay, Ontario

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, officially marked the completion of the new $22 million Health Services Centre at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. This facility provides our personnel with faster, higher quality care, increasing their availability for operations.

For more info: Minister Blair marks the completion of new Health Services Centre at CFB North Bay

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Minister of National Defence announced the launch of DND’s Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP), a program that funds opportunities for dialogue between Indigenous partners and National Defence.

Starting in 2023, and for the next four years, up to $1.5 million will be available annually, thanks to a $9.5 million investment made through Budget 2022.

For more info: Minister Anand announces new funding opportunity for Indigenous collaboration on defence matters

The Minister of National Defence announced a $1.4-billion infrastructure project to upgrade special operations forces’ facilities at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre in Ottawa.

This 10-year construction project will provide more than 100,000 m2 of purpose-built space to meet JTF 2’s long-term growth, training, and high-readiness operational needs.

For more info: Minister Anand announces $1.4 billion investment to upgrade Dwyer Hill Training Centre infrastructure – Canada.ca

The Department of National Defence will be increasing its investment in the Inuvik Airport runway by $80 million, for a total investment of $230 million. Funding will be provided to the Government of the Northwest Territories and will be used to complete the remaining work required to extend and modernize the Inuvik Airport’s 6,000-foot main runway.

For more info: Department of National Defence to increase funding contribution for Inuvik Airport runway upgrades

The Department of National Defence, in consultation with stakeholders, will restore Sherbrooke's William Street Armoury and renovate the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté Armoury (Belvédère Street Armoury). Through these efforts, we are ensuring Reservists in Sherbrooke have modern facilities that meet their long-term infrastructure needs.

More info: Defence Minister Anita Anand announces decision to restore Sherbrooke's William Street Armoury and to renovate its Belvédère Street Armoury

The Department of National Defence awarded an energy performance contract to upgrade 81 buildings at Base Valcartier and reduce energy costs by approximately $1.5 million annually, or 26 percent.

More info: Minister Duclos announces $54.3 million infrastructure greening contract at 2^nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier

The Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract to upgrade infrastructure at CFB Comox. A total of 105 facilities at the Base will be upgraded, reducing the energy costs by nearly $250,000 annually, or 13 percent.

More info: Department of National Defence awards $12.5-million infrastructure greening contract at CFB Comox

We have finished construction on a modern and green community centre for personnel and their families at Garrison Wainwright. This $18.5-million facility brings together several groups that were dispersed across the base into a single facility to provide services for military members and their families.

More info: New Community Centre at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright

On June 21, 2021, the Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade facilities at CFB Halifax, 12 Wing Shearwater, Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (Bedford), and Defence and Research Development Canada (Atlantic). A total of 112 facilities in these locations will be upgraded, reducing the energy costs of our facilities in the region by nearly $3 million annually, or 19 percent. Energy retrofits will also lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 15,000 tonnes per year or 22 percent.

More info: Department of National Defence awards $54-million infrastructure greening contract in Nova Scotia

DND is building a new modern, multi-functional, and green accommodations facility at CFB Borden to support personnel studying and training at the base. This facility will provide sleeping quarters and spaces in which members can study, learn, and live while they develop the skills they need to support military operations at home and abroad.

More info: National Defence Breaks Ground on New Accommodations Facility at CFB Borden

The Government of Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation have resolved an outstanding litigation related to Canada’s planned sale of the former Kapyong Barracks land in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The settlement supports the development of a renewed nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship between the Manitoba Metis Federation and Canada.

More info: Canada and Manitoba Metis Federation reach agreement on Kapyong Barracks

On March 12, Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a contract to renew 5 Wing Goose Bay's existing Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract. This 10-year contract is valued at $694 million, and up to $1.5 billion over 20 years if two five-year extension options are exercised.

More info: Government of Canada awards Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay

As part of ongoing consultations with Indigenous groups and other interested parties about our former military housing site in the Sainte-Foy area of Québec City, we will sell a parcel of the property to the province of Quebec. Nearly one hectare will go to the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur for the construction of a new high school.

More info: Update on the future of Defence land in Sainte-Foy, Québec City

During these tough times, we're working hard to supporting the Canadian economy by investing in infrastructure projects across Canada. Despite COVID-19, we're on track to invest over $380 million dollars in infrastructure for our personnel, with projects from coast to coast to coast.

More info: National Defence end of construction year wrap-up

This $95.9-million infrastructure project includes the construction of a new, modern 18,000-m2 vehicle maintenance facility for 5e Régiment du génie de combat (5 RGC), replacing two garages, renovating two storage buildings, and demolishing a building.

More info: Combat Engineers at CFB Valcartier receive brand new multi-purpose facility

These modern facilities will provide the regiment with enhanced vehicle maintenance, storage, logistics and training areas to increase collaboration and support daily operations.

More info: Construction underway on a new facility for The Royal Canadian Dragoons in Petawawa

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After months of hard work, the $162.5 million-Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project reached a major milestone earlier this summer with the completion of remediation at the Y-Jetty & Lang Cove site.

More info: Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project Reaches Major Milestone

Work under this construction contract is phase one of a three-phase, $272-million project to upgrade the DRDC Valcartier Research Centre. Phase one includes construction of a 31,000-m2 research complex, which will feature approximately 80 new multi-disciplinary laboratories, as well as office and storage spaces.

More info: Government of Canada invests in new defence research facility in Valcartier

DND has begun work on a project to provide the 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) with a purpose-built, modern and green regimental headquarters from which to work and train. The new central facility will bring the dispersed 4 ESR squadrons together, allowing for enhanced collaboration and operational efficiency.

More info: Work begins on $131-million project to Provide New Regimental Headquarters for 4 Engineer Support Regiment

The new facility consolidates maintenance, transport, and supply functions on the base, and provides personnel with more space for storage, vehicle maintenance, and transport operations.

More info: Government completes new vehicle maintenance facility at CFB Kingston

The Bagotville facility will host two tactical fighter squadrons and will cover approximately 12,500 m2, providing space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training.

More info: Government awards design contract for future fighter infrastructure in Bagotville

CFB Halifax's newest building is a modern, functional, and green 9,500-m2 training facility designed to meet the educational requirements of a 21st century navy.

More info: New Training Facility at CFB Halifax Helps Student Sailors Prepare for the Future

DND is building a new health services centre for 22 Wing North Bay. The modern, 2,100-m2 facility will integrate medical, dental, physiotherapy and mental health services in a single location to support the wellbeing of CAF personnel.

More info: Healthcare for CAF personnel at 22 Wing to get a much-anticipated boost

The Cold Lake facility will host two tactical fighter squadrons and will cover approximately 19,300 m2, providing space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training. It will also house operational and support training squadrons and their training facilities.

More info: Government awards design contract for future fighter infrastructure in Cold Lake

This facility will provide Bagotville personnel with the infrastructure they need to deploy faster, plan more effectively, and maintain the future fighter to support NORAD missions. This investment demonstrates Canada's longstanding commitment to our NORAD alliance, our friends and allies, and to the protection of our airspace.

More info: Defence Team pushes ahead on key infrastructure for CAF personnel

The Government of Canada will provide the Government of the Northwest Territories with up to $150 million over five years for the extension and modernization of the Inuvik Airport runway. The project will extend the existing runway by 3,000 feet and modernize its lighting, navigational and military aircraft landing systems.

More info: National Defence to contribute funding for upgrades at Inuvik Airport

This agreement outlines the terms for the sale of the Kapyong Barracks land, based on the shared understandings outlined in the April 2018 Agreement in Principle. It represents a renewed, positive relationship between Canada and the Treaty One First Nations. We remain committed to working together toward the final transfer and redevelopment of the lands.

More info: Canada and Treaty One First Nations sign Comprehensive Settlement Agreement for Kapyong Barracks

Valued at approximately $126 million, this project includes the construction of a 13,000-m² modern and green multi-purpose facility that will provide 2 Wing with classrooms and administrative spaces to train personnel and more effectively support Royal Canadian Air Force operations. This project will also see the development of a 23,800-m² area to be used for deployment preparation, as well as equipment storage and maintenance.

More info: National Defence announces new infrastructure project at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

Valued at $113 million, the Jetty NJ project will provide berthing space for up to four Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) vessels, as well as other naval ship classes and foreign vessels.

More info: National Defence highlights completion of Jetty NJ at CFB Halifax

This program will see approximately $250 million in repairs and upgrades to Reserve armouries and training facilities across Canada over the next five years. Approximately $38 million is expected to be invested in immediate maintenance and repairs across the country this year. Planned regional investments in 2019-20 include:

• Atlantic: $3.7 million
• Quebec: $15.8 million
• Ontario: $1.2 million
• National Capital Region: $1 million
• West: $5.2 million
• British Columbia: $3.8 million

These strategic investments will ensure our facilities can accommodate future growth in the Reserves, as well as new capabilities and equipment to support the evolving needs of a modern Reserve Force.

More info: National Defence to invest in Reserve infrastructure across Canada

Approximately $2.3 million in runway repairs are planned in the short term. A full runway repaving project and airfield lighting upgrades are planned in the next few years.

These upgrades will ensure 5 Wing's airfield continues to support military and civilian air operations, while providing economic development opportunities for businesses in the region.

More info: Planned upgrades for airfield at 5 Wing Goose Bay

This project will see 60 buildings upgraded with energy efficiency measures to provide our women and men in uniform with sustainable and efficient facilities in which to work and train.

These upgrades will lower annual energy costs by about $470,000, or 19 percent. They also support the government's low-carbon goal by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 2,500 tonnes per year, the equivalent of taking more than 500 cars off the road.

More info: National Defence Launches Energy Efficiency Project at 3 Wing Bagotville

This project includes the construction of a modern 10,200-m² sports centre, as well as renovations to existing facilities, to support the physical fitness and mental health of Canadian Armed Forces recruits and Garrison personnel. Once completed, this larger and more environmentally-friendly facility will replace existing fitness facilities and better support the physical training requirements of an increasing number of recruits at the Garrison.

More info: Defence highlights construction of new sports facility at Saint-Jean Garrison

Valued at $130 million, this project represents an important investment in Reserve infrastructure in the Halifax area, and is expected to create approximately 400 jobs during the rehabilitation.

This project will rehabilitate the structure of the North Park Armoury, which was damaged during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. Interior renovations will also help to modernize operational capabilities for Reserve units operating out of the armoury. Work for this project is ongoing, and is expected to be completed by 2026.

More info: Government marks wall reconstruction at North Park Armoury

The new 8,574-m2 armoury brings together three units from the Army Reserve in Halifax. It includes a modern administration and training space, facilities for storing and maintaining equipment, common mess areas, a large drill hall, and an outdoor compound for military vehicles. Valued at $55.2 million, this project was completed on time and under budget, and provided significant economic opportunities for the local Halifax community by creating an estimated 250 jobs during construction.

More info: Government inaugurates new armoury for Halifax Army Reserve

A new modern and green armoury at the Saint-Hubert Garrison represents a $50-million investment in Reserve infrastructure. This project provided economic benefits for the local community while creating 230 jobs during construction. Built to LEED silver standards, the 8,824-m2 facility will co-locate multiple Reserve units and provide personnel with modern administrative spaces, training rooms, an advanced weapons simulator, vehicle and equipment storage areas, common mess facilities, and a fitness centre.

More info: Government completes new armoury at Saint-Hubert Garrison

This pilot project will deliver new and enhanced facilities for the Royal Canadian Dragoons. The $80.6-million project will construct a centralized 9,900-m2 facility. It will also provide economic opportunities for the region and generate about 225 jobs during the construction period. The facilities will provide enhanced vehicle maintenance, storage, logistics and training areas to increase collaboration and support daily operations.

This project represents the first time the Government of Canada will use the integrated project delivery approach for a construction project. The approach offers a unique way to manage construction projects and deliver results faster by promoting greater collaboration between industry and the Crown.

More info: Government of Canada launches pilot project to construct new facility for the Royal Canadian Dragoons

Work has begun on implementing a $20.5-million energy performance contract at 14 Wing Greenwood. The project will see 102 buildings upgraded with energy efficiency measures including new LED lighting and efficient ventilation systems. The wing's central heating plant will also be upgraded to a cleaner natural gas fuel source. These upgrades are expected to lower annual energy costs at the wing by about $900,000, or 13 percent, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by close to 7,500 tonnes per year.

More info: Energy efficiency contract awarded for 14 Wing Greenwood

Valued at $51.9 million, construction was completed on a new facility for Joint Task Force X (JTF X) at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. Built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver standards, this state-of-the-art, green building integrates advanced security measures, vehicle maintenance and storage space and realistic training facilities, including specialized training areas, a simulator range and classrooms. This infrastructure project created about 230 jobs during the construction period, and provided economic development opportunities for local businesses and communities.

More info: Department of National Defence invests in new facility for Joint Task Force X at CFB Kingston

Representing more than $10 million in infrastructure investment, several important projects are being implemented at Canadian Forces Station Alert, including upgrades to the fire alarm and suppression system ($5 million), and the replacement of fuel storage tanks ($2.5 million) and a power plant generator ($2.8 million). These investments provide important economic opportunities for northern communities, and will allow CFS Alert to continue supporting activities such as search and rescue operations and climate research.

More info: Defence Minister wraps-up trip to Canada's Arctic

An $11.5-million project to construct a new facility for the 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron's logistics support unit has been launched at Base Valcartier. The project will deliver a new 1,849-m2 building to consolidate the unit in one location, and enhance its ability to support the Squadron's operations. Construction of the new facility began in May 2018, and is expected to generate about 48 jobs along with economic benefits to the local community until its completion in early 2022.

More info: Government highlights investments in defence infrastructure in Quebec

The new armoury in Saint-Foy, Quebec provides the 35e Régiment du Génie de combat with the necessary space to train and conduct operations effectively. The 4,000-m2, two-storey building includes storage areas, office space, classrooms, and a parade area. The project represents a $22-million investment in Reserve infrastructure and economic benefits for the local community, having created about 50 jobs during construction. Designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver standards, the facility incorporates green building concepts to minimize its footprint.

More info: Government highlights investments in defence infrastructure in Quebec

The $24.8-million Petawawa Energy Performance Contract leverages private sector innovation to implement facility upgrades and retrofits that will reduce energy consumption by the base. These will include lighting upgrades, modernizing heating systems, and improved insulation, and are expected to reduce Petawawa's annual energy costs by 28 percent ($1.6 million), and lower greenhouse gas emissions by about 2,910 tonnes per year.

More info: Government of Canada announces energy efficiency contract at Base Petawawa

Valued at $81.7 million, the newly-constructed Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) School at Canadian Forces Base Borden was completed in March 2017. Designed to meet the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standard by incorporating green building concepts, this 14,000-m2 facility will provide RCEME students with state-of-the-art training facilities well into the future. This infrastructure project created approximately 150 jobs during the construction period, providing economic development opportunities for the region.

More info: New state-of-the-art facility brings improved skills training for electrical and mechanical engineers to CFB Borden

Estimated at $130 million, the two-phase, North Park Armoury rehabilitation and fit-up project will ensure the historic armoury continues to meet the operational needs of local units and cadet corps, while respecting the building's heritage character. Phase one of the project will reconstruct the west wall and widen the main entrance; phase two will rehabilitate the remaining walls and fit up the armoury's interior.

• More Information: Backgrounder and Video - North Park Armoury Rehabilitation project

Defence Minister, Harjit S. Sajjan, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Jean Rioux, visited the construction site of the future Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School academic pavilion at the Saint-Jean Garrison. The three-storey, 18,000-m2, academic pavilion will welcome new recruits and officer candidates for basic training in modern facilities. New classrooms and a large, state-of-the-art drill hall will help train educated, agile, and highly-skilled military personnel. The estimated $77-million project is expected to generate 160 jobs over the construction period.

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• Defence highlights key health care and training infrastructure projects at Saint-Jean Garrison

Defence Minister, Harjit S. Sajjan, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Jean Rioux, visited the construction site of the future Health Services Centre at the Saint-Jean Garrison. The 7,141-m2 health care facility will provide CAF members with integrated medical, dental, physiotherapeutic and mental health services at a single location. Valued at $48.2 million, the project is expected to generate over 110 jobs during the construction period, and provide numerous economic opportunities for the local community.

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• Defence highlights key health care and training infrastructure projects at Saint-Jean Garrison

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan highlighted infrastructure investments at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa with a visit to the future site of a new Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) complex. The 10-building complex will bring previously dispersed CSOR units together, allowing for increased collaboration and efficiency while providing the regiment with modern operational space, training facilities, vehicle maintenance areas, warehouses and medical facilities. The $319-million project will generate more than 80 sub-contracts, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs during the construction phase.

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• Government invests in modern facilities for Base Petawawa

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan highlighted infrastructure investments at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) facility. The 6,800-m2 facility will house 59 TAPVs and provides 11 maintenance bays for vehicles and equipment, as well as classrooms. This project will provide our personnel with modern facilities that are essential to daily operations and training. The $26-million project was completed on time and on budget and created approximately 120 jobs during construction.

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• Government invests in modern facilities for Base Petawawa

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to highlight the completion of the new Peace Support Training Centre at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, Mark Gerretsen, took part in the ceremony on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan. The infrastructure project represents an investment of $23 million in the local economy. Approximately 110 jobs were created during the construction period.

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• New Peace Support Training Centre prepares CAF members and allied personnel for peace support operations

Summary of Projects: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Matt DeCourcey, took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly-constructed Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) facility at 5 Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan. This $26.1 million infrastructure project has created economic development opportunities for local communities and approximately 110 jobs during the construction period. The project ensures our soldiers have the essential facilities needed to support daily operations and training.

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• New Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle facility inaugurated at Base Gagetown

Summary of Projects: Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Joël Lightbound today took part in a ceremony, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, marking the beginning of construction of a new building and the replacement of two shelters at CFB Valcartier. This infrastructure project will generate investments of up to $95.9 million (including taxes) in the local economy.

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• Construction of new building to support military vehicle maintenance at CFB Valcartier

Summary of Projects: Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence, Jean Rioux, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, took part in a ceremony highlighting the end of three years of renovation work on the NETE facility. New workshops and laboratories, custom-made and state-of-the-art, will allow for more in-depth testing on a larger number of projects. The construction work was completed on schedule and on budget.

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• New customized labs for the Naval Engineering Test Establishment

Summary of Projects: On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Harjit S. Sajjan, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence, Jean Rioux, and the Member for Chicoutimi – Le Fjord, Denis Lemieux, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of two new buildings at 3 Wing Bagotville.

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• Construction work is underway in Bagotville

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Karen McCrimmon, and Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, Neil Ellis, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the newly-constructed Hangar 6 at 8 Wing Trenton on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan. 8 Wing Trenton is involved in a multitude of Canadian Armed Forces operations and its Joint Rescue Coordination Centre is responsible for covering up to one million square-kilometers for search and rescue operations in central Canada.

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• New Maintenance Hangar to Support Important Air Hub at 8 Wing Trenton

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Leona Alleslev, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Kyle Peterson, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, took part in the inauguration ceremony for the opening of a new Health Services Centre in Borden. The new integrated centre will provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with improved access to health services.

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• Delivering better health, mental, and dental services for CAF members at CFB Borden

Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, announced the construction of a new armoury at Willow Park for Halifax Army reserve. This project has a value of $66 million. He also highlighted an investment of $21 million for three other projects is the region, which include the rehabilitation of the North Park Armoury, repairs and upgrades at the Halifax Dockyard and work at the Shearwater airfield.

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• Government of Canada invests in new armoury for Halifax Army Reserve

The Department of National Defence has awarded a $46.9 million contract to Cegerco Inc. from Chicoutimi, Quebec, for the construction work of two buildings at 3 Wing Bagotville in order to improve the work of the Transport and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering sections.

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• New buildings for Transport and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Bagotville

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction work of a new facility for Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV) and Armoured Engineer Vehicles (AEV). This project is valued at $39 million.

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• Construction of new military infrastructure begins in Edmonton

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain, François-Philippe Champagne, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-constructed facilities for the Canadian Army's new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV), which represents an investment of $36.2 million.

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• Completed ahead of schedule, new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle facilities inaugurated in Valcartier

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, announced an investment of $5.8 million for new and upgraded infrastructure at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston and the adjacent Royal Military College of Canada.

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• Government of Canada invests in military infrastructures in Kingston

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, announced a $2.3 million investment to upgrade infrastructure at 9 Wing Gander contributing to support search and rescue operations.

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• Investments at 9 Wing Gander will help support search and rescue squadron

Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, Harijt S. Sajjan an investment of $15 million for the preservation and upgrades of Québec Citadel. This investment will allow renovation of masonry and upgrades of the mechanical room.

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• The Government of Canada Invests in the fortifications and the Québec Citadel

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister Scott Brison, Treasury Board President and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, and Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, announced an investment of $3.7 million to improve critical infrastructure at 14 Wing Greenwood and the 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Detachment Aldershot.

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• Minister Brison and MP Fraser announce infrastructure investments for 14 Wing Greenwood and Aldershot

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, John McKay, and the Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Denis Lemieux, announced an investment of $1.2 million in a green infrastructure and clean technology project to improve the performance and energy efficiency of facilities at CFB Bagotville.

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• Minister Sajjan announces funding for green infrastructure project

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan; Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Mélanie Joly; and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Montarville, Michel Picard, announced $5.2 million to repair and upgrade infrastructure at the Montreal Garrison.

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• Significant investments to Defence infrastructure in Saint-Hubert and in Montreal Garrison (Quebec)

On behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos; and the member for Louis-Hébert, Joël Lightbound, announced $6.5 million in funding to improve Valcartier's training infrastructure. The amount awarded will be used for improvements to two projects in Base training areas so that they may be safer and used to their full potential: the restoration of two bridges and the relocation of the grenade range.

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• Minister Duclos and MP Lightbound Announce an Investment in Defence Infrastructure at CFB Valcartier

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan announced a $12 million investment for 5 Wing Goose Bay to improve critical infrastructure. This investment in 5 Wing Goose Bay will permit the upgrade of the airfield through the replacement of ramps which have reached their life expectancy.

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• Minister Sajjan announces investment in defence infrastructure at 5 Wing Goose Bay

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan announced two projects worth $2.3 million that will allow 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown to repair a vital crossing located within another training area, and to upgrade the airfield's lighting and storm water collection system. The airfield asphalt will also be replaced.

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• Minister Sajjan announces investment in defence infrastructure at Gagetown