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.
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Two of those are long-time Liberal seats vacated by Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair.
Liberals move forward with nominations as election talk ramps up
Canada· 2026-02-26
Two – the ridings formerly represented by Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair – are considered safe Liberal seats.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to LiberalsCanada· 2026-02-18
Bill Blair is the former defence minister appointed as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Carney, Ford discussed idea of an early federal election to secure majority, sources sayCanada· 2026-02-09
Bill Blair resigned to become Canada’s next high commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Erskine-Smith says he’ll resign as federal MP when Ford calls provincial by-electionCanada· 2026-02-05
Bill Blair resigned as an MP to become Canada’s next high commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Ontario NDP deputy leader resigns to run in by-election for Bill Blair’s former ridingCanada· 2026-02-04
Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has resigned as a member of Parliament and will become Canada’s next high commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Bill Blair resigns Toronto seat, will become next high commissioner to U.K.Canada· 2026-02-03
Former cabinet minister Bill Blair will resign his Toronto seat in the House of Commons in the coming weeks to take on a new role as Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Bill Blair to resign Toronto seat, become next high commissioner to U.K.Canada· 2026-02-02
Bill Blair was the Minister of Emergency Preparedness during the 2021 flooding and was involved in discussions about disaster response.
Abbotsford, neighbouring B.C. municipalities renew pleas for flood mitigation strategyCanada· 2025-12-20
Bill Blair, then-minister for Emergency Preparedness, said he expected the program to be in place by the end of 2023.
Farmers in B.C. flood zone frustrated that politicians failed to learn from last disasterCanada· 2025-12-13
In 2023, then-defence minister Bill Blair announced that Canada would purchase up to 16 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in CanadaCanada· 2025-11-18
In 2024, then defence minister Bill Blair bluntly said this crisis represented a 'death spiral for the Canadian Armed Forces' if not fixed.
Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?Canada· 2025-11-08
Bill Blair is expected to be appointed as an envoy to Great Britain.
Former justice minister David Lametti abruptly departs PMOCanada· 2025-09-18
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.
Two former Liberal cabinet ministers in line for top diplomatic posts, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-03
Bill Blair discussed the government's consideration of a civil defense force similar to the U.S. National Guard.
Canada doesn’t have a national firefighting agency. This fall is decision time on whether to build oneCanada· 2025-08-23
Bill Blair was the then-public safety minister involved in discussions about gun-control measures.
Five takeaways from the final report into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shootingCanada· 2025-06-25
Bill Blair confirmed the introduction of new disciplinary measures for the Canadian Armed Forces.
National Defence to set up civilian-military panels to discipline members accused of inappropriate conductCanada· 2025-06-09
Former minister of emergency preparedness Bill Blair acknowledged the need for a national disaster response agency.
National strategy to fight wildfires needed, fire chiefs sayCanada· 2025-06-04
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.
Šta je Trampova "Zlatna kupola" i kako bi funkcionisala
Montenegro· 2025-05-23
Bill Blair previously indicated Canada's interest in being part of the air defense system.
Obrana za 175 miliárd. Trump oznámil vývoj protivzdušného systému Zlatá kupola
Slovakia· 2025-05-22
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair expressed interest in joining the Golden Dome project.
Kubah Emas, Perisai Baru Antirudal AS di Angkasa
Indonesia· 2025-05-21
Then-Canadian defence minister Bill Blair acknowledged that Canada was interested in participating in the dome project.
Donald Trump unveils $175-billion plan for Golden Dome, says Canada will have to pay if they want to be covered | World News
India· 2025-05-21Then-Canadian defence minister Bill Blair acknowledged that Canada was interested in participating in the dome project.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defence system
United Kingdom· 2025-05-20More than 10 people were dropped from the new Cabinet, including former defence minister Bill Blair.
PM Carney shakes up Cabinet and names a new foreign minister | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-15
Veteran minister Bill Blair has not been reappointed to cabinet.
Mark Carney’s new cabinet: A look at the ministers who are in and outCanada· 2025-05-13
Two prominent names have been pushed out of the cabinet - Bill Blair, who oversaw defence.
Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amid US trade warUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13
High-profile Toronto MP Bill Blair is out of cabinet entirely.
Carney’s new cabinet includes several rookie MPs, moves Anand to Foreign AffairsCanada· 2025-05-13
More than 10 people were dropped from the new cabinet, including former defense minister Bill Blair.
Canadian prime minister shakes up cabinet and names a new foreign minister | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13Defence Minister Bill Blair announced that the government would look at alternatives to the F-35.
Trimming F-35 order could antagonize Trump as security and trade talks get under way: analystsCanada· 2025-05-01
Bill Blair is the Defence Minister of Canada.
Opinion: The Liberals and Conservatives have two stark visions for the Arctic – and thus, for CanadaCanada· 2025-04-23
Liberal candidate Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief, was asked on Thursday whether the Liberal government was not tough enough on crime.
Mark Carney unveils public-safety proposals, says gun buyback program will launch this yearCanada· 2025-04-10