Canadian Military Colleges Seeking Environmental Occupations for Operational Job Experience for Naval and Officer Cadets
The Canadian Military Colleges (CMC) are calling on environmental occupations and Level 1 Supervisors (L1s) to submit lists of Operational Job Experience (OJE) opportunities for Naval and Officer Cadets (N/OCDTs) as part of their summer training for 2025.Â
Statement from the Minister of National Defence to mark Black History Month 2025
This year marks 30 years since the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. Throughout the month of February and all-year round, I am honoured to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Canadians, including Black Defence Team members. Throughout Canada’s history Black Canadians have stepped forward to protect our nation by serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. They’ve contributed with distinction as members of the Department of National Defence and the Communications Security Establishment. They’ve often faced significant barriers and discrimination, but their resilience, dedication, and bravery have been crucial to safeguarding our national security.
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.
New updates to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions provide additional clarity
Article Shared from The Maple Leaf New updates have been made to the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions to improve consistency in adhering to QR&O 17.02 QR&O: Volume I – Chapter 17 Dress And Appearance, where “the deportment and appearance of all ranks, in uniform or when wearing civilian attire, shall on all occasions reflect credit on the CAF and…
DND/CAF participated in world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event: Exercise LOCKED SHIELDS 24
Article shared from The Maple Leaf Members of the CAF Cyber Forces participated in the virtual Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ on April 24, 2024, to advance national collaboration and enhance cyber defence through fictional yet realistic scenarios. What is Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’? Exercise ‘LOCKED SHIELDS’ is the world’s largest live-fire cyber defence event that spans numerous countries. Hosted by…
MND Message: Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence / Message du MDN : Notre Nord, fort et libre : Une vision renouvelée pour la défense du Canada
Message from the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair On April 8, the Prime Minister and I released a new defence policy for Canada – Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence. The world has changed drastically since Strong, Secure, Engaged was released in 2017. Canada is facing new and evolving…
Defence Team members honoured with Chief Financial Officer Merit Awards
Article shared from the Government of Canada Website: March 6, 2024 – Defence Stories The CFO Merit Award recognizes individuals and teams, both civilian and military, in the Defence financial community who have made exceptional contributions to the financial support and management of the department and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. During a virtual ceremony held…
Message from the Defence Champion for Women on International Women’s Day
Every day, women on the Defence Team are serving as both leaders in their fields and role models in their communities. Together, we play an important role, building a stronger and more inclusive Defence Team that better reflects the society it serves.
Naval Association of Canada organizes a Conversation with Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister of National Defence
Naval Association of Canada organizes a Conversation with Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister of National Defence
Arctic Operations Course addresses emerging Arctic challenges
Article originally published in Army News https://bit.ly/3r6ldMh By Captain Michael MacNeill, Public Affairs Officer, Combat Training Centre Headquarters While Canadians have a reputation abroad for being able to live with cold winters, relatively few of us have experienced Arctic temperatures. Maybe those bragging rights should only belong to those living in Canada’s far North and…
RCN working to increase enrollment and examine sailor workload
Article originally published in Navy News (https://bit.ly/3v01zSX) The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is short roughly 1,000 personnel and leadership is fully aware that our sailors often feel the impacts. This can lead to challenges such as burnout from maintaining a high operational tempo, training delays and lack of consistency in work-life balance. To address these problems,…
11338 Bruce Barteaux: The 100 Km Run is Done – Looking Back at 2021 Terry Fox Run / La course de 100 km est terminée – Retour sur la course Terry Fox 2021
Article and photos courtesy of 11338 Bruce Barteaux Rumour has it that the Class of 78 will be joining the Old Brigade in only two years. And here we thought that these were Old Guys! 11338 Bruce Barteaux is one of these members and he is still able to keep doing what many have never…