General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Last week General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada was pleased to host Chief Mathew T. Peigan, Chief of the Pasqua First Nation and Chairman PFN Group of Companies, and colleagues from Pro Metal Industries Ltd. at our facility in London, Ontario. Thank you for being a valued partner in the light armoured vehicle supplier ecosystem and the Canadian defence industry! #PFNGC #PasquaFirstNation #ProMetalIndustries

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada attended this year’s Best Defence Conference on October 22 and October 23. On the first day of the conference, Land Systems–Canada’s Vice President and General Manager Jason A. Monahan was honoured to introduce the keynote speaker, Lieutenant General M.C. Wright, the Commander Canadian Army | Armée canadienne. On the second day, Land Systems–Canada team members participated on panels with government and industry peers (Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, PFN Group of Companies, Pro Metal Industries Ltd., and TACTIQL) to discuss the Army’s force development requirements, and opportunities for Indigenous economic development in defence. Photos Courtesy of Bruce Laing Photography.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada teammates participated in The Imagine Build’s ‘Sticks to Bricks’ Road Hockey Tournament at the Oneida Nation of The Thames on October 18. What a great day for everyone to come together and strengthen relationships between our communities! The Imagine Build works closely to build bridges between communities and work together to construct accessible homes for families for the Oneida Nation of The Thames. Fund raising from this event will help the build of Home #4 for a family of five in the local Oneida community. Thanks to all Land Systems–Canada team members who attended and helped make this event such a success. #GDLSCanadaSupports

General Dynamics team members from Land Systems–Canada and Ordnance and Tactical Systems attend the Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) Industrial Business-to-Business trade show on October 22, in Laval, QC. Symposium 2024 for the Canadian Defence and Security Market consisted of a new venue and new connections. LaFlesche Plastics Manufacturing is a participant in Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Defence Accelerator 2023-2024 cohort. It was a great opportunity to connect with major contractors and key players in the defence and security markets.

Members of our General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada team attended the annual St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation's tribute dinner. It was a wonderful event recognizing the extraordinary and generous support from the London community, and hearing inspiring stories from special guest, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, physician, author, and Canada's most decorated female ice hockey player. Thank you to the speakers, and to St. Joseph's Health Care London for hosting an evening of celebration, impactful tributes, and highlighting vital support for transformative care and research in our community. #GDLSCanadaSupports #lndont #StJosephsTributeDinner2024

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada was pleased to connect with Indigenous Leaders and Industry Leaders at the 2024 Forward Summit. This was a tremendous learning experience for Land Systems–Canada as we continue to take meaningful steps to build strength and inclusion in our collective journey of reconciliation. #MakeYourImpact #Mokwateh #WorkforceForward

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is honoured to share the news that we have been awarded a ‘Silver’ Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) certification by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Land Systems–Canada is committed to renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and to playing a role in economic reconciliation through creating engagement with and opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous businesses. We are humbled to have learned a significant amount during this process. We commit to develop further our supply chain relationships with Indigenous businesses, bolster job creation and contribute to Indigenous economies and the Canadian economy. For more information on the PAIR program, CCIB organization, and today’s press release please see: Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) - CCIB: https://lnkd.in/draBfAF   Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Awards Silver Level Certification to General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada: https://lnkd.in/gEvxM63Y

In 2021, September 30th marked Canada’s first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we honour the victims, survivors, and families that were impacted by Canada’s Residential School system.   General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-Canada) is committed to encouraging education, renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, and to playing a role in reconciliation through greater engagement.   On the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we were honoured to welcome Sisters in Spirit who performed as the Indigenous Inclusion Team members led fellow Land Systems-Canada workers on a reflection walk to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.   #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation 

In honour of the 6th annual Military Family Appreciation Day in Canada, we want to thank all Canadian military families for their valued contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes members (CAF) and our Veterans. The sacrifices they have made, and continue to make, demonstrate the critical role military families have supporting the CAF and Veterans. #GDLSCanadaSupports #MFAD

It was a wonderful weekend at Airshow London, voted Best Airshow in North America in 2023!   Our General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada teammates had an amazing time supporting this event, meeting members of our London community, and collaborating with the United Way Elgin Middlesex.    It was an honour to share our story with Londoners and visitors to the city!   #GDLSCanadaSupports #GDLSCanadaCommunity #LdnOnt