Establishment of Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC)
Article shared from the Government of Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/canadian-joint-forces-command.html What CJFC does The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC) strengthens leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) military capabilities. Joint capabilities are military functions and resources that are essential across all branches of the armed forces, and enable operations in all five CAF domains: land sea air…
eVeritas Book Club – Breaking the Silence
Author and broadcaster Ted Barris found this out for himself through his interactions with his father, who had served as a U.S. Army medic during the Second World War. As a teenager in Toronto during the early 1960’s, Barris once spent several weeks at home convalescing from an injury. During this time, is father entertained him with a variety of humorous anecdotes about his time in uniform. Shortly before he was due to return to school, Barris asked his father if he had been awarded anything for his wartime service. In short order, Barris Sr. produced a single medal, saying nothing about its origin or significance. He quietly suggested that, should the decoration be of any interest to his son, he might wish to put it away for safekeeping.
eVeritas Book Club – Inside SNC – Lavalin
Book Review – Inside SNC – Lavalin By Lawrence (Larry) Stevenson Published by Sutherland House Books 160 pp. $27.95 Review by 12570 Mike Kennedy All throughout his life, 11721 Larry Stevenson has never been one to shrink from a challenge. As a cadet, he excelled in the military college system, graduating from RMC as CWC…
Honouring the Legacy of Canada’s Military Colleges – National Film Board ‘Tomorrow’s Officers’ RMC and Royal Roads, circa 1952
The documentary “Tomorrow’s Officers” (National Film Board of Canada, 1952) offers a rare glimpse into the rigorous training and education that shaped generations of leaders for the Canadian Navy, Army, and Air Force. Drawing from both the film and historical notes, we celebrate the enduring spirit and milestones of these institutions.
Tomorrow’s Officers: Leadership Forged at Le Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean – National Film Board circa 1953
The National Film Board of Canada’s documentary series “Eye Witness” was created to showcase the diversity and dynamism of Canadian life. Episode No. 60, released in 1953 and running approximately ten minutes, is a vivid example le Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean, where young recruits became mentally and physically equipped to assume future military leadership.
Between the Photos and the Future: A Letter to the Next Generation of Officers
Colonel (ret’d) Gregory D. Burt, OMM, MSM, CD is a graduate of the Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean in 1985 and served 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. An infantry officer of the Royal 22e Régiment, he held command and senior leadership appointments in Canada and overseas, including operations in Cyprus, Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. He became the first Commander of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Group before retiring in 2015. Now an Integral Master Coach™ and consultant, he supports leaders navigating complexity and organizational change, drawing on four decades of operational, strategic, and institutional experience.
Remembrance Day: A Pillar of Canadian Identity and Gratitude
Remembrance Day holds a profound significance for Canadians, serving as a national moment to honour the sacrifices of veterans and active service members who have served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions. Observed each year on November 11, it marks the anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918—at the eleventh hour…
Forging a Nation: Canadian Soldiers and the Great War
World War I, often referred to as the Great War, was a defining moment in the history of many nations. For Canada, a young dominion within the British Empire, the war marked a turning point that not only influenced the outcome of the global conflict but also shaped the nation’s identity and international standing.