Defence Relations
The Canadian Defence Attaché (CDA) represents the interests of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces in the Republic of Cameroon and the other countries to which he is cross-accredited.
The Defence Attaché liaises with the armed forces of his accredited countries, advises the Canadian Heads of Mission in all countries of accreditation on military matters and, reports to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on all matters of military and security interest in the region. Finally, he coordinates the military programs offered by the Government of Canada.
Staff
Defence Attaché: Colonel Guy Savard, CD
his assistant: Sergeant Liliane Pinet, CD
Countries of Accreditation
The Canadian Defence Attaché in Yaoundé is cross-accredited to the following countries:
- Republic of Côte d'Ivoire;
- Republic of Ghana;
- Republic of Mali;
- Federal Republic of Nigeria;
- Republic of Senegal, and
- Republic of Sierra Leone.
Contact Information
The Canadian Defence Attaché to Cameroon and his assistant are resident in Dakar, Senegal and can be reached using the following methods:
Telephone: 221 33 889 4763
Fax: 221 33 889 4725
E-Mail: abdjn.dr@international.gc.ca
MTCAP
The Military Training and Cooperation Programme (MTAP) is a key instrument of defence diplomacy that advances Canada's contribution to international peace and security. To receive further information on MTAP we recommend the following sites;
- Directorate Military Training and Cooperation(DMTC)
- Course joining instructions, instructions for students and information on training establishments
Additional Information
You can receive further information on the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces using the following hyperlinks:
To join the Canadian Forces, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen prior to submitting your application.
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