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The Canadian Forces Family Covenant: recognizing the sacrifice and service of CF Families

Making its debut three years ago, the Canadian Forces Family Covenant was created to recognize the contributions and importance of CF families. more...

 
 
DND Art Program gives artists chance to portray warfare artistically

To expose artists to the military, the Department of National Defence created and funded the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP) in 2001. The program matches selected artists with an experience, so they can explore a variety of artistic themes.  more...

 
 

After more than four years, the CANEX Discount Program has undergone a significant makeover. As a program designed to show appreciation for our military members and their families. more...

 
 
National military store selling fragrances of peace this Christmas

Just in time for the holidays, some of the CANEX stores across Canada will be offering their customers The 7 Virtues Fragrance Collection created by Nova Scotia entrepreneur Barb Stegemann. more...

 
 

The pilot program to help youth learn about and better cope with parents who’ve experienced operational trauma is a success and the creators plan to offer the program nationally and eventually internationally.  more...

 
 

Operation: Western Front (OWF) – a very special initiative organized by mission commanders and philanthropists Warren M. Spitz and W. Brett Wilson to raise awareness and funds for military causes – has collected a stunning $1.5 million in sponsorship and donations. more...

 
 

Since 2007, the Military Families Fund (MFF) has helped 560 military families and members in times of need. Covering anything from counseling expenses to academic support, the MFF has dished out $800,000 to assist military families where other funding options weren't available. more...

 
 

National Military Family Council is Looking for Volunteers
The council was created in the fall of 2009 with the intent of having military families voice their concerns, thoughts and ideas to the top leadership in the Canadian Forces. more...
 
 

New Benefit Card
Nov 1st, 2010 marks a new era for submitting prescription drug receipts. As of Monday, gone is the practice of collecting drug receipts and sending them into the medical plan provider, Sun Life Financial. more...
 
 
Stamps issued to Commemorate Navy Centennial
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, Canada Post has issued two stamps depicting the past and present of Canada’s naval service. The first stamp features one of Canada’s first naval warships, HMCS Niobe, with a picture of an unknown sailor taken around 1910. more...