Canadian Armed Forces to Hold Media Briefing on CFB Wainwright Incident
The Canadian Armed Forces announced a media briefing scheduled for October 22, 2026, in Edmonton to provide an update on an incident that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026. General Jennie Carignan and Major-General Wade Rutland will lead the briefing.
Officials from the Canadian Armed Forces will hold a media briefing to provide an update on an incident that took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026.
The briefing is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (MDT). It will be held at the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre, Media Room, located at 12360 142 St NW, Edmonton AB T5L 2H1.
General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, will participate in the briefing alongside Major-General Wade Rutland, Commander of 1st Canadian Division. A representative from the Canadian Forces Military Police Group will also take part.