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Word from DGPFSS

The summer is knocking at our door but for many members of the Canadian Forces, warm weather and the end of the school year is the signal for an imminent relocation. This is a reality of military life that brings change, challenge and opportunity for the entire family, who will soon be discovering and adapting to a new community.


One year later... Ottawa celebrates in style at 4210 Labelle
One year later... Ottawa celebrates in style
at 4210 Labelle

In 2010, authorized patrons of CANEX in the nation’s capital waited at the entrance to 4210 Labelle Street. One year later, on a Wednesday morning in March, the excitement was palpable among the customers who were again waiting patiently in line for the doors to open, eager to take advantage of the many one-year anniversary specials.


Support Our Troops While On Vacation

Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc. (PHSI) is offering special hotel discounts for all serving Canadian Forces members (CF) and their families for a second year. As a participant of the CANEX Discount Program, Pacrim Hospitality Services has raised over $1,355.00 for the Military Families Fund since 2010.


The Value of Teamwork: A Profile of CFB Esquimalt Hockey
The Value of Teamwork:
A Profile of CFB Esquimalt Hockey

The CF National Sports program plays a prominent role in promoting fitness and good health within the military community around the country. Among other attributes, CFB Esquimalt hockey athletes stood out this year as they put on some great performances and displayed inspirational team spirit in both Regional and National Tournaments.


CANEX and The Personal Insurance Company present The Great Expedition Contest
$10,000 Prize

A lavish honeymoon is on the horizon for MCpl James Bissonnette and his fiancé Marie-Claude Michaud, winners of The Personal Insurance Company’s 2010 Great Expedition Contest.

CANEX and The Personal Insurance Company present The Great Expedition Contest $10,000 Prize

Ottawa 67's Support the Troops
Ottawa 67's Support the Troops

The Ottawa 67’s were seeing red at the Rona Centre on Friday March 4 as they took on the Barrie Colts.  Thousands of fans wore red to show their support to our men and women in uniform at the eighth annual 67’s Canadian Forces Appreciation Night.


Celebrate mothers with Bellecour Mother’s Day Contest!

Struggling to find that perfect gift that any woman would love? Whether it’s for the love of your life, your mom or just for you, CANEX in partnership with Bellecour offers you a chance to win a Circle of Life diamond pendant featuring 14 carat white gold, 0.65 CTW with 34 diamonds valued at $1,500!


Soldiering on with Strong Contender
Soldiering on with Strong Contender

The sledge hockey exhibition game during Exercise Strong Contender saw the Soldier On sledge hockey team taking on the 1 Service Battalion team.


CANEX scores a touchdown with
the Big Game Contest

From 26 January to 6 February 2011, CANEX stores caught the attention of sports fans from across Canada with their Big Game Contest. CANEX authorized patrons filled out ballots for the chance to win an XBOX Kinect Game System, compliments of Red Bull.

CANEX scores a touchdown with the Big Game Contest

CDCB – IRP Mortgage Offer

As a military member, your relocations are more frequent. BMO Bank of Montreal has partnered with Canadian Defence Community Banking (CDCB) to offer you and your family competitive mortgage rates.


Recreation, For Every Age and At Every Stage

For the third year, Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services (CFPFSS) celebrates “June is Recreation Month (JRM)”. In her community at CFB Kingston, Major Leslie Hacault from the Directorate of Army Training will celebrate with a family bike ride.  Major Hacault, her husband and seven children like to explore their community on wheels.