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RMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Alain Parent on Growth, Grit, and Giving Back
We sat down in mid-June with Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Alain Parent to discuss his journey from cadet to VCDS and beyond, a career that took him to the heart of North America’s aerospace defence—and to the front lines of military operations and mentorship alike.
Early in the interview, Parent jokes that he graduated last in academics and first in “days of punishment” at CMR, but the real story is one of transformation. “If my early disciplinary record had followed me through my career,” he says candidly, “I might never have graduated, let alone reached general officer rank.” Instead, the military college system gave him room to fail, be accountable, and course-correct—setting the stage for a leadership journey that would span nearly four decades.
Annual General Meeting RMC Alumni Association – 29 October 2025
The AGM will be held on October 29th at 1700 hrs at the RMC Saint-Jean Salle Grand Fort Room, 15 Rue Jacques-Cartier Nord, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 8R8. Voting will be conducted electronically between October 16, 2025, and October 29, 2025. To receive a ballot voting members must have an e-mail address on file.
Summer Vacation Notice-Temporary Pause in July, Returning in August
Summer Vacation Notice-Temporary Pause in July, Returning in August
RMC Saint-Jean Homecoming Weekend 22-23 August 2025
RMC Saint-Jean Homecoming Weekend 22-23 August 2025
RMC Badging and Reunion Weekend Dates 12-13 September 2025
RMC Badging and Reunion Weekend Dates 12-13 September 2025
New Alumni Travel Program with GLP Worldwide – Brazilian Amazon Adventure
The Alumni Association has partnered with GLP Worldwide to provide premium, value-added, trips for our alumni to exciting destinations worldwide. All RMC Alumni Association members are eligible to access the travel program.
Ex-Cadets Complete Final Phase of Chaplain Training
The sun was shining brightly at CFB Borden on May 15th 2025 as the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre (CFChSC) graduated 25 new Chaplains, following the successful completion of the Chaplain Basic Qualification Course. Among this cohort were four Ex-Cadets who transitioned to the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service (RCChS) from other occupations in the CAF
New Book on the RMC Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
The Academic Wing of RMC is not only an important part of the education delivered at the College. It also has made substantial contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces and to DND more broadly. However, this part of the College story is not well documented and accessible. These two books on the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering are part of a project to document the history of the various academic departments, particularly in light of the 150th Anniversary of RMC in 2026.
