National Defence | Défense nationale
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Welcome to Joint Task Force (North) (JTFN)

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Strengthening Canada-United States Relations in the Arctic

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Walt Natynczyk gives a firm handshake while placing a CDS coin in the palm of Ranger Corporal David Suqsiak, a Canadian Ranger from Pond Inlet during Operation NUNALIVUT 2011, in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. …More»

Photo credit: Sgt Norm McLean, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, © 2011 DND-MDN Canada

Strengthening Canada-United States Relations in the Arctic

Recent Postings

Canadian Ranger John Paul Yukon Jr gives the present arms during the opening ceremony of the Deline patrol at the community centre on January 26, 2012.Canadian Ranger John Paul Yukon Jr gives the present arms during the opening ceremony of the Deline patrol at the community centre on January 26, 2012.

The Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Brigadier-General Guy Hamel, Commander of Joint Task Force (North) and Major Jeff AllenThe Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Brigadier-General Guy Hamel, Commander of Joint Task Force (North) and Major Jeff Allen The Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Brigadier-General Guy Hamel, Commander of Joint Task Force (North) and Major Jeff Allen, Commanding Officer of 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, sign the commemorative stand-up certificates to officially launch the Déline Ranger Patrol on January 26 in Déline, Northwest Territories.

Canadian Canadian Forces members Master Corporal Robin Dawatsare (1 PPCLI), Sergeant William Cornish (1 RCR), Warrant Officer David Redford (1 PPCLI) and Captain Jocelyn Demetre (3 R22R)Canadian Forces members Master Corporal Robin Dawatsare (1 PPCLI), Sergeant William Cornish (1 RCR), Warrant Officer David Redford (1 PPCLI) and Captain Jocelyn Demetre (3 R22R) proudly displayed the Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation presented to them by David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. …More»

Corporal David Young with 143 Corporal David Young with 143 Construction Engineering Flight from BridgewaterConstruction Engineering Flight from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, pours the small amount of remaining fuel out of a barrel in preparation of having the barrel crushed and disposed of during Operation NANOOK 11. …More»

Canadian Forces Members Donate Toys to Local ChildrenPetty Officer 2nd Class Graham Mason (foreground) salutes during the Remembrance Day ceremony at St. Patrick's High School, in Yellowknife, on November 11, where more than 700 people attended the event.

The True North strong and free.