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  • 1 Mar 2019 06:03 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    The latest update on naval operations is available at http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/news-ynt/2019/02-your-navy-today.page?

  • 8 Feb 2019 14:32 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    Future Royal Canadian Navy warships to be based on BAE Systems’ Type 26 design

    According to the Government of Canada web site,  the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced today that the Government of Canada has officially selected Lockheed Martin Canada for the design of 15 new Canadian Surface Combatants that will be built at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Shipyard.

    The winning bid is based on the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship. The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding will work alongside Lockheed Martin Canada to customize the ship design to meet Canada’s requirements and to incorporate Canadian systems and equipment. This design work is expected to take three to four years to complete. Construction is set to begin in the early 2020s.

    The initial contract with Irving Shipbuilding is valued at $185 million (including taxes) and will increase as design work progresses, resulting in significant benefits across the Canadian economy. The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy will apply to this contract, ensuring that for every dollar the government puts into this contract, a dollar goes back into Canada’s economy.

    The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to domestic shipbuilding that is about revitalizing and reinvigorating a world-class marine industry that equips the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard, supports Canadian technological innovation, creates well-paying stable employment and benefits the economic prosperity of Canada’s coasts and waterways.

    Contracts awarded to date through the National Shipbuilding Strategy will contribute an estimated $10.9 billion of gross domestic product and create or maintain more than 10,000 jobs during the period of 2012 to 2022.


    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2019/02/government-of-canada-selects-design-for-canadian-surface-combatants.html

  • 21 Jan 2019 11:49 | Barry Walker (Administrator)


    Paul Baiden has shared with NAC this letter that he sent to the new Minister of Veterans' Affairs on behalf of the Canadian Naval Air Group

    https://nac-o.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Member%20Support/Letter%20to%20MVAC%202019.pdf

  • 27 Nov 2018 10:15 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    Several members had requested the ability to use American Express credit cards to pay for memberships and donations.  We have responded by establishing a merchant account through American Express Canada, and connecting that account to our online payment service.

    A few minor issues were encountered and have been resolved, and we are now fully able to accept American Express for all NAC Ottawa memberships, events and donations.

  • 22 Nov 2018 15:01 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    The Ottawa Citizen reports that there will be a second legal challenge to the CSC project at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.

    https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-surface-combatant-project-faces-second-legal-challenge

  • 21 Nov 2018 16:48 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    The Halifax Chronicle Herald reports "Alion Canada, one of the firms involved in the $60-billion dollar procurement of Canada’s new fleet of warships, has launched a Federal Court appeal to overturn a recent decision to select Lockheed Martin as the preferred bidder." 

    Read the full story at

    https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/failed-warship-bidder-sues-to-scuttle-deal-261443/?

  • 6 Nov 2018 15:07 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    On 5 November 2018, our guest speaker was Commander Jeff Loder, section head for Information Warfare capabilities in NDHQ’s Directorate of Naval Requirements.  He gave an interesting and detailed presentation on the exciting combat-related and other projects now, or soon to be underway for the RCN, with a view as to how the Navy is meeting the demands of 21st century sailors and warfare. At the conclusion of the evening, Branch President Barry Walker presented our guest speaker with a copy of Salty Dips and a certificate of appreciation.  


  • 28 Oct 2018 18:00 | Deleted user

    NAC-O President's Update

    October 27, 2018

    Dear NAC Member

    It has been an interesting month in Ottawa, with the announcement of the preferred ship design team for the Canadian Surface Combatant being made on October 19th. The full text of the announcement can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2018/10/government-of-canada-delivers-on-its-commitment-to-the-navy-by-announcing-next-steps-in-fleet-procurement.html

     

    Fall Edition of Soundings  

    Richard Archer has completed another recent magnum opus. The Fall 2018 edition of Soundings Magazine is now available on our website at Soundings.  Access to the current issue is restricted to NAC Ottawa members only, and you will have to log on with your user-id and password to see this edition.  Members who have elected to receive a paper copy of Soundings should find it in their mailboxes soon.

    November Monthly Meeting

    Our November Monthly meeting will take place on Monday November 5 in the Crowsnest at HMCS Bytown.  Our guest speaker remains a mystery as I write this email.  Unfortunately our planned speaker had to cancel his appearance, and your program committee is working on an alternative program.   The details of this will be announced as soon as possible.

    NAC Endowment Fund

    In 2018 the Endowment Fund of the Naval Association of Canada was able to sponsor and promote a number of worthwhile and important naval and marine initiatives across Canada. The Endowment Fund received submissions with recommendations for sponsorship totalling $58,000. And in 2018 was able to recommend support in the amount of $37,000. These awarded grants range from assisting with sea cadet scholarships, ongoing maintenance to the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial in London, Ontario, sponsoring the Shipbuilder’s Statue in British Columbia, and support to the HMCS QUADRA Education Foundation, to name but a few.  

    I encourage you to consider a contribution to the Fund, as best you are able, on an annual basis. Your continuing support is most valued. Also, you may wish to consider in your estate planning creating a legacy to the NAC Endowment Fund. It is particularly convenient to make a contribution to the Endowment Fund at the same time as you are completing your 2019 membership renewal.

    Additionally, I encourage NAC Ottawa Members to consider nominating candidate naval and marine initiatives or projects for Endowment Funding support. Wewelcome submissions from individual members. Please provide your recommendations on potential Endowment Fund Projects to your Endowment Representative, Howie Smith at (613) 286-8555 email at h.smith@lansdowne.com.

    Membership Renewal for 2019

    The annual Renewal Campaign for the 2019 Membership year will start on 15 November and run through to the end of February.  The preferred method of renewal will be online through your personal profile.  The roll-out of our new membership management system is now largely complete, and it is anticipated that the campaign will be even more successful and timely this year!   Payments can be made either directly while online or manually with an invoice (sent by email).    In addition to seeing what is now available to our members, this is also a good opportunity to review your personal profile to update your contact details and preferences.  Passwords can be regenerated on the NAC Ottawa log-in page if necessary.  However, you can contact our Membership Director, Gerry Powell, if you need further assistance.  For those without online access,  an offline renewal form is included in the latest edition of SOUNDINGS.  

    More detailed Information will be passed to everyone by email beforehand, and our membership management system will send out reminders during the campaign to those who have yet to renew.  The renewal campaign is also the most prominent time for donations to the Branch or one of the worthy charitable organizations it supports.  Please consider a generous donation with your renewal!

    Rembrance Day Ceremonies

    Details of the ceremonies at the National War Memorial and in Beechwood Cemetery have been posted to our events calendar at  National Remembrance Day Ceremony and Remembrance Day Ceremony.  I encourage you to participate in one of these ceremonies, or at  a local Remembrance Day ceremony in your community.


    Happy Hallowe'en, and I look forward to seeing you on November 5th.


    Barry Walker

  • 19 Oct 2018 14:00 | Barry Walker (Administrator)

    Public Services and Procurement Canada has announced that Lockheed Martin Canada inc. has been identified as the preferred bidder to provide the design and design team for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future Canadian Surface Combatants.  Read the full statement here

  • 26 Sep 2018 18:05 | Barry Walker (Administrator)
    The main bar of HMCS Bytown Officers' Mess was full to overflowing  today for the NAC Ottawa Fall Kick-off Event.  About 70 members gathered to reconnect after the summer break, and there was much camaraderie and fellowship.   Thanks to your generosity, over $150 was raised to support the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Fund.

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