Department of National Defense

In doing so, he joined a group of security officials who have vowed to defend the nation following secessionist threats by former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Canada has canceled arms permits to Turkey that were suspended last year, the nation's Foreign Minister Marc Garneau announced on April 12. 

Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defense have conducted a thorough review of all suspended and valid export permits for all military goods and technology destined to Turkey, Garneau said in a statement.