Investing in Future Leaders: RMC Cadets Attend the West Point Negotiation Project Workshop
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, donors, and friends of the Royal Military Colleges, Royal Military College of Canada cadets were once again able to take part in the prestigious West Point Negotiation Project Workshop at the United States Military Academy, an experience that will help shape how they lead, communicate, and make decisions throughout…
RETIREMENT– LIEUTENANT-COLONEL, DANIEL J. THIBODEAU, CD – 00341, SIGS
AFTER 27 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS, I WILL BE HANGING UP MY UNIFORM ON 22 JUNE 2026
RETIREMENT – LIEUTENANT COLONEL JEFF “ZOOMER” SZUMLANSKI, CD- 00340, CELE
AFTER SERVING 34 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A CELE OFFICER IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, 20398 LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JEFF “ZOOMER” SZUMLANSKI RMC 1996 WILL RETIRE FROM THE MILITARY ON 7 AUGUST 2026
RETIREMENT – BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANÇOIS ROBICHAUD, CD
AFTER MORE THAN 31 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, 21702 BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANÇOIS ROBICHAUD RMC 2000 WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Annual General Meeting RMC Alumni Association – 28 October 2026
The AGM will be held on October 28th at 1700 hrs at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Ave, Toronto ON M5G 1S9. Voting will be conducted electronically between October 16, 2026, and October 28, 2026. To receive a ballot voting members must have an e-mail address on file.
Celebrating 150 Years of the Royal Military College of Canada: A Legacy of Service to Canada
Across a century and a half, that purpose has endured. RMC graduates have served Canada in war and peace, in times of national emergency and international uncertainty, and in missions that have carried Canadian values far beyond our borders. They have led in the Canadian Armed Forces, supported peace and security operations, advanced science and engineering, contributed to public service and governance, built careers in law, medicine, education, business, and humanitarian work, and strengthened communities across the country.
Own a Piece of RMC’s 150th Anniversary: Royal Canadian Mint Commemorative Coin Now Available
Alumni interest is already strong: approximately 1,300 coins have been sold to date. With the mintage capped at 6,500 worldwide, this is a limited opportunity for graduates, families, classmates, and supporters to secure an official keepsake of RMC’s 150th anniversary.
RMC Change of Command
RMC welcomes Brigadier-General Babin and Chief Warrant Officer Boucher who took command of RMC this Thursday June 4, 2026! The Change of Command and the Change of Appointment ceremony symbolize the seamless continuity of leadership within RMC, highlighting the College’s unwavering commitment to excellence in military education.
Congratulations to the JCSP 52 and NSP 18 Graduates of the Canadian Forces College
The Joint Command and Staff Programme prepares selected senior officers of the Defence Team for command and staff appointments in today’s operating environment, across the continuum of operations in both national and international settings. The National Security Programme prepares selected military, public service, international, and private-sector leaders for future responsibilities within a complex and ambiguous global security environment.