Responding to the CMC Review: Towards Renewal Seven Propositions for Renewal of the Canadian Military Colleges
The Canadian Military Colleges Review is an opportunity to respond to the issues identified in Recommendations 28 and 29 of the Arbour Report while implementing changes and innovation that preserve the CMCs and enhance their capacity to produce leaders for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
The RMCAA strongly believes that officer and naval cadet education at the CMCs should be continued and that the CMCs require systematic renewal to modernize the training offered and make needed cultural changes. In developing propositions for renewal of the CMCs, the RMCAA Steering Committee (the SteerCo), in collaboration with RMCAA’s consultants, has considered numerous streams of data and evidence.
The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association’s (RMCAA) proposals maintain the fundamental structure of the Cadet Wing operating in an academic degree granting setting. The proposals identify substantial reforms to modernize the training approach, support needed cultural change, and recognize fundamental changes that have occurred in Canadian society over the past fifty years.
General Jennie Carignan, RMC Class of 1990, assumes command as Chief of the Defence Staff
“I am deeply honoured to assume the role of Chief of the Defence Staff and to lead the dedicated members of the Canadian Armed Forces. I am committed to continuing our mission of defending Canada and contributing to global peace and security. I extend my heartfelt thanks to General Eyre for his exceptional leadership and service.” – General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff
Canadian Forces College News
The Canadian Forces College (CFC) in Toronto recently concluded Exercise Phoenix Warrior, marking the end of the first year for students in the Joint Command and Staff Programme Distance Learning (JCSP DL) 50. The two-week residency exercise, held from July 8 to 17, 2024, brought together approximately 100 senior officers from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and allied nations.
The RMC/Saint-Cyr Academic Exchange lives on
Twenty years ago in June 2004, BGen Jean Leclerc, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), and Gen Jean Coulloumme-Labarthe, Commander of the Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan, signed in Kingston, Ont., the terms of an exchange of officer cadets between their respective national institutions.
Two students from Saint-Cyr Military Academy started in Kingston the first one-semester exchange in September 2004, and their counterparts from RMC were sent to France the following year.
RMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Scott Clancy on Leadership… and How to Build It
The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for Canada and the world.
Ottawa Branch 5 July 2024 Golf Tournament Report
Our sincere thanks for once again making this annual fundraising tournament an outstanding success. We were blessed with fabulous weather and excellent support from the Greensmere Golf Club team. A special thanks to Gerry Bower, a Greensmere member, who volunteered his time and equipment to produce the spectacular group drone photo.
We had another outstanding turnout of over 170 including a full field (plus) of 160 golfers. Notably, 144 of these 170+ attendees were alumni of our military colleges. They represented 30 classes with the senior class present (1959) being represented by H4377 Rick Evraire and the junior class (2013) by 25915 Liam Ryan. Together, our alumni, guests and corporate sponsor participants had a most enjoyable day of golf, comradery, and significant amusement.
Jennifer Jordan Marks 15 Years of Service
The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association (RMCAA) is proud to honour Jennifer Jordan, who marks 15 years of exemplary service on July 20, 2024. Jennifer’s dedication and hard work have significantly driven the progress of the RMCAA, opening new avenues for the association and fostering stronger connections with alumni and current Cadets.
Introducing the Sean Frankham Award for the Top Graduating Air Force Cadet in Business Administration
This award will be bestowed on the top Royal Canadian Air Force Graduate in Business Administration in memory of Sean. He was a proud graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, Class of 2003, and held a degree in Business Administration as well as an Executive MBA from Athabasca University. Sean was an accomplished management consultant with expertise in operational excellence and leadership. Sean’s core values were steeped in tradition, and he strongly believed in service to country and to others. Let’s keep his spirit alive.
Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) welcomes new member Naval Cadet Hakan Eskisarli
Naval Cadet Hakan Aslan Eskisarli is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Political Science at the Royal Military College of Canada. His academic interests span Eastern European geopolitics, naval strategy, and classical political philosophy.
