Mr. Speaker, today I stand to recognize the 60th anniversary of defence science in Canada.
In April 1947, the Defence Research Board was established as a single civilian research body within National Defence. The Defence Research Board evolved to become Defence R&D Canada, the research and development agency of the Department of National Defence.
After 60 years, the work of Defence R&D Canada continues to ensure the safety of our soldiers and the security of our nation.
Canadians directly benefit from the defence science and technology.
Our defence scientists created the “Bombsniffer”, used to chemically sniff out hidden explosives. They invented the “Franks Flying Suit”, the world's first anti-gravity suit to prevent pilot blackouts. In 1985, Canadian defence scientists were at the forefront of an incredible technology when they were the first to open an Internet gateway in Canada.
Today I am proud to pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of defence science in Canada.