Bill Sterling Blair PC COM MP (born 1954) [2] is a Canadian politician and former police officer who has served as the minister of National Defence since 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, Blair represents Scarborough Southwest in the House of Commons.

The Honourable Bill Blair was elected as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest in 2015. He has previously served as President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and as Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.

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Jul 27, 2023 · Who is Bill Blair? It isn't as though the former public safety minister and retired Toronto police chief is a complete unknown on the Canadian political landscape.

The Honourable Bill Blair was elected as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest in 2015. He has previously served as President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and as Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.

Jul 27, 2023 · Blair is a former Toronto police chief who most recently served in Cabinet as emergency preparedness minister, dealing with Canada’s raging wildfires. Asked by a reporter what kind of...

Jul 26, 2023 · Today, we welcome the Honourable Bill Blair as our new Minister of National Defence following the announcement of changes to the federal cabinet. Minister Blair (Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest) has served to help keep Canadians safe throughout his public service career.

1 day ago · The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 12 to 16, 2025. During his visit, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to discuss issues of shared interest and advance Euro-Atlantic security priorities. February 11, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario ...

Nov 26, 2024 · OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the incoming Donald Trump administration to speed up Canada’s timeline to meet its NATO alliance spending targets.

Feb 4, 2025 · The Canadian Armed Forces will not be sent to the Canada-U.S. border, but it will sending more drones to the RCMP and assist with logistics, according to National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office.