Esprit de Corps

10/14/2025

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee’s latest media remarks about splitting Canada’s submarine procurement between two suppliers sparked swift backlash. Defence experts called the idea expensive, and Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly shut it down. Ottawa is now working to bring the outspoken naval chief back in line with the government’s message.

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee’s recent interviews raised eyebrows after he suggested Canada could buy submarines from both German and South Korean suppliers. Defence experts slammed the idea as costly, and Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly rebuked the notion, reaffirming a single-fleet strategy. PMO...

10/13/2025

It has been almost one year since damning allegations were made in Parliament in an attempt to smear one of Canada's top defence reporters. Sensational allegations were levelled by a former senior official in a forum that guaranteed they would get media coverage. There has now been a serious twist in the original plot line, and it is time to target just how and why a parliamentary committee's integrity was compromised, and what needs to be done to restore public trust...

It has been almost one year since damning allegations were made in Parliament in an attempt to smear one of Canada's top defence reporters. Sensational alleg...

10/10/2025

Thank you to all who attended and volunteered for our annual Clash of the Titans Hockey match this year. With the help of our sponsors, we were able to raise $6344 for Cadet Leagues of Nova Scotia alongside the great hockey matches! We hope to see you next year!

Commissionaires Canada, Commissionaires Nova Scotia, Calian Group, Fortinet, Hudson Supplies Inc., DEFSEC Atlantic, Labrador Sea, Lockheed Martin, Hanwha Ocean & Louise Mercier

Thank you to all who attended and volunteered for our annual Clash of the Titans Hockey match this year. With the help of our sponsors, we were able to raise...

10/09/2025

Record-breaking attendance at DEFSEC 2025 reflected Canada’s urgent defence needs and new procurement initiatives. Yet, the most striking conversations weren’t just about submarines or policy—they were about alarming developments in the U.S. that could reshape Canada’s security environment for years to come. 🇨🇦⚓🇺🇸

DEFSEC 2025 in Halifax saw record attendance amid Canada’s urgent defence procurement needs and new policy shifts, including a Defence Investment Agency and accelerated submarine competition timelines. Yet, discussions were overshadowed by Trump and Hegseth’s alarming address to U.S. generals, s...

10/09/2025

CH-146 Griffon (tail #146412) of 430 Squadron takes off from Trans North Helicopters helipad to conduct mountain flight operations training East of Whitehorse, as part of OP NANOOK-TAKUNIQ.

Credit: 8 Wing Imaging,

10/08/2025

Chilean Icebreaker Almirante Viel (left) and HMCS MARGARET BROOKE berthed beside one another in Punta Arenas, Chile, during Operation PROJECTION.

Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Photo.

10/07/2025

HMCS MARGARET BROOKE transits through Chilean Patagonia during Operation PROJECTION.

Photo by: Corporal Connor Bennett, Photo.

10/06/2025

In recent weeks, the Carney Liberals have made progress on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project and they have created the Defence Investment Agency to speed up procurement. However with the US President threatening to deal with 'the enemy within' perhaps Canada's efforts to strengthen defence will prove 'too little...too late.' It is time to target what all the buzz was at this year's DEFSEC show in Halifax...

In recent weeks, the Carney Liberals have made progress on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project and they have created the Defence Investment Agency to speed...

10/06/2025

At DEFSEC 2025, Hanwha Ocean met with over 35 Canadian companies and organizations to explore partnerships under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). We’re proud to support Canada’s defence priorities, create economic opportunities, and build lasting industry relationships between Canada and South Korea. 🇨🇦🇰🇷

Hanwha Ocean attended DEFSEC 2025 in Halifax, meeting over 35 Canadian organizations as part of its ongoing efforts to build strong industry partnerships under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Hanwha is committed to long-term collaboration that supports Canada’s defence needs, creates...

10/03/2025

The Clash of the Titans 2025 Hockey event saw the Esprit de Corps Military Magazine Commandos best the RCN Mariners 10:5 while the EDeC Commando Lites defeated the OSAA Lame Ducks by a score of 4:0. The real winners yesterday were the Cadet Leagues of Nova Scotia. The 200 cadets in attendance enjoyed the hockey along with Pizza, pop and the RCN mascot Sonar. The event also raised $6344 for the cadets. Making the cheque presentation is (l to r) EdeC publisher Scott Taylor, sponsor Kevin de Snayer, CISSP from Calian Defence Solutions, Gary Reddy from the Cadet Leagues, Marc Beaudoin from Hudson Supplies Inc & Rebecca Landry from Commissionaires Nova Scotia.

Thank you to all our sponsors who made this event possible: Calian Defence Solutions, Commissionaires Canada , Fortinet , Hudson Supplies Inc. , , Hanwha Ocean, Lockheed Martin & Labrador Sea.

10/02/2025

Bigger and better attended than ever, was full of optimism amongst the attendees as the Canadian Government has finally promised to invest heavily into the Canadian Military, in the short term future. Here are some highlights:

Bigger and better attended than ever, DEFSEC 2025 was full of optimism amongst the attendees as the Canadian Government has finally promised to invest heavil...

10/02/2025

The Esprit de Corps team meets up with Babcock Canada CEO Tony March to discuss the recent teaming agreement between Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada, to learn how this will impact Canada and the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program going forward.

The Esprit de Corps team meets up with Babcock Canada CEO Tony March to discuss the recent teaming agreement between Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada, to lear...