“The Government will soon release a new defence policy for Canada, following substantive public consultation and extensive analysis. It will be more rigorously costed than any previous defence policy. It will commit the level of investment required to restore the Canadian Armed Forces to a sustainable footing with respect to finances, capital and people, and equip the Forces to meet the challenges of the coming decades.”

“Between April 6th and July 31st, 2016 DND [Deparment of National Defence] conducted public consultations to engage Canadians and key stakeholders to discuss three fundamental areas: The main challenges to Canada’s security The role of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in addressing current threats and challenges The resources and capabilities needed to carry out the CAF mandate”

“The Government of Canada has established a Ministerial Advisory Panel to support the Minister of National Defence during the review of Canada’s defence policy. A formal policy document detailing the results of these consultations will be published in early 2017. Ministerial Advisory Panel’s Members : The Honourable Louise […] Arbour […], The Honourable Bill Graham […], Raymond R. Henault […], Margaret Purdy”

“Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan today announced the launch of public consultations as part of an open and transparent dialogue with Canadians and key stakeholders to inform the development of a new defence policy for Canada. […] A Ministerial advisory panel has also been created. Over the next year, four eminent Canadians with expertise in defence, security, foreign affairs, and legal matters will support and advise the Minister of National Defence during the policy review process.”

“Sajjan is embarking on a full review of Canada’s defence policy which is set to conclude by the end of this year. He is looking at what training and equipment the Canadian Forces will need going into the future.”

“Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he plans to complete a thorough defence policy review by the end of 2016—and the public will be asked to participate. In an interview with Embassy Jan. 12, Mr. Sajjan confirmed that Department of National Defence officials are already identifying how the review, or Defence White Paper, will be conducted.”