Leading with Purpose: Military Principles in the Private Sector
RMC and the Canadian Armed Forces gave me a foundation in leadership that continues to serve me well. The terminology may be different, orders become scopes, commands become crews, but the core principles endure. Mission clarity, trust-based command teams, and a culture of belonging are not just military ideals. They’re tools that transfer. They’re needed. And they work.
Building the next generation: CAFCYBERCOM’s summer internship success
“The intent was to see how we could make the most of student employment programs,” explained Mr. Geoff Priems, a Command Evolution Team member and the Command Information Management Officer at CAFCYBERCOM Headquarters. “I quickly realized that students could take ownership of meaningful tasks and tackle bigger challenges than I initially imagined.”
Explore Hong Kong and Japan in 2026 with GLP Worldwide
Be among the first to experience this brand-new culinary journey designed for passionate food lovers, from the vibrant flavours of Hong Kong’s Wine & Dine Festival and Michelin-starred dining at Bo Innovation, to Kyoto’s timeless traditions of sushi, fugu, tea ceremonies, and a captivating Maiko performance.
RMC Trailblazers: A Conversation with Jamie Speiser-Blanchet about Resilience, Curiosity, and the Future of the RCAF
We sat down in early June with Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet to discuss her journey from Officer Cadet at RMC to newly-appointed Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Hers is a story of firsts, of leadership forged through experience, and of a commitment to growth—in herself and in those she leads.
Graduating from RMC in 1994 with a degree in computer engineering, Speiser-Blanchet went on to earn her pilot wings in 1996. She served as a tactical helicopter pilot on the CH-146 Griffon, with operational deployments to Haiti and Bosnia, and later led 403 Squadron as Commanding Officer. Her diverse career spans the operational and strategic—from frontline flying to senior roles at 1 Canadian Air Division and the Office of the Minister of National Defence.
Capt Amanda Alves (RMC 2021) Finishes in Top 15 of Miss Universe Canada Competition
Capt Ales is the first ever Regular Force member to compete in Miss Universe Canada and is an Aerospace Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a delegate in this year’s competition, she is promoting youth engagement in STEM and sports, and is sharing her journey in the Canadian Armed Forces. With eight years of service, her career in the CAF has allowed her to pursue her dreams in the field of space while also continuing her passion for sports by playing at the national level on the CAF’s sports teams.
Assistant Deputy Minister (Digital Services Group) Mr. Ross Ermel, RRMC RMC 1989
Shared from: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/digital-services-group-dsg/biography.html Ross Ermel assumed the role of Assistant Deputy Minister (Digital Services) (ADM (DS)) and Defence Chief Digital Officer (DCDO) for the Department of National Defence /Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) on May 1st, 2024. Leading the newly established Digital Services Group (DSG), he brings a wealth of military and public service experience, having been selected for his vision, dedication,…
Alumni Company Highlight – Top Aces
Founded in 2000 by former fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has grown to become the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.
From Bosnia to Canada, a story of survival, family, service, and sacrifice
Major Boris Trudel (RMC 2015) was just a toddler when he was rescued during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. After being mistaken as deceased, Canadian Armed Forces personnel saw Boris move and discovered that he was miraculously still alive. His biological mother made the heartbreaking decision to entrust him to CAF Master Warrant Officer…