Bill Blair
Bill Blair is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, serving as the Minister of National Defence. He has been instrumental in overseeing Canada's military priorities, including the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project intended to enhance Arctic security.
Born on May 06, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
In 2023, then-defence minister Bill Blair announced that Canada would purchase up to 16 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
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Canada:
In 2024, then defence minister Bill Blair bluntly said this crisis represented a 'death spiral for the Canadian Armed Forces' if not fixed.
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Canada:
Bill Blair is expected to be appointed as an envoy to Great Britain.
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Canada:
Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief who served in several high-profile cabinet roles including National Defence and Public Safety, is being considered as high commissioner to Great Britain.
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Canada:
Bill Blair discussed the government's consideration of a civil defense force similar to the U.S. National Guard.
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Canada:
Bill Blair was the then-public safety minister involved in discussions about gun-control measures.
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Canada:
Bill Blair confirmed the introduction of new disciplinary measures for the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Canada:
Former minister of emergency preparedness Bill Blair acknowledged the need for a national disaster response agency.
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Montenegro:
During a visit to Washington earlier this year, then-Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair confirmed that Canada was interested in participating in the dome project.
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Slovakia:
Bill Blair previously indicated Canada's interest in being part of the air defense system.
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