Marching into the next chapter, RMC Class of 2026
RMC would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the graduating students and wish them success as they start their careers.
Royal Military College of Canada Welcomes New Commandant
His senior appointments have included service at 1 Wing Headquarters in Kingston as A7 responsible for standards, training, doctrine and acquisitions, and at NATO Allied Air Command Headquarters in Ramstein, Germany, as an Air Operations Planning Group Leader within the Strategy Division. In 2017, he assumed command of 430 Squadron in Valcartier and later deployed to Mali on Operation PRÉSENCE as Commanding Officer of Task Force Mali Aviation Battalion Roto 1.
Paladins Hand Out Their Year-End Honours to Conclude 2025-26 Season | Les Paladins décernent leurs honneurs de fin d’année pour conclure la saison 2025-2026
Honouring and recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of their student-athletes over the past year, the RMC Paladins concluded their varsity season with their 2025-26 awards ceremony Wednesday night. Hearing their name called the most, two separate Paladins were the winners of two different awards. Second-year women’s soccer goalkeeper, Brianna West, had a big night, being named the…
Convocation and Commissioning at RMC May 14 and 15 2026
Graduation will take place on May 14 and 15, 2026. Over 300 students attending RMC will be presented their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, and approximately 250 of them will become commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). For most, these events mark the end of their military university journey and the beginning of…
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Industry Immersion Is Shaping RMC’s Future Leaders
Perhaps the most powerful reflection came not from a podium, but from a cadet’s own words. One participant described the experience as “eye-opening and exciting,” noting the value of connecting one-on-one with executives—many of whom shared military backgrounds—and gaining a clearer vision of life and leadership beyond uniformed service.
Experiences like Industry Immersion Day exemplify how out-of-classroom learning enhances academic programs at RMC. By directly engaging with leaders across sectors, cadets learn to translate the values of service, responsibility, and teamwork into diverse professional environments—preparing them not only for their first posting or job, but for decades of leadership thereafter.
Announcement of Honourary Degree at RMC’s 135 Convocation
He attended Royal Roads Military College and Royal Military College of Canada. Upon commissioning he joined the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), and had the great privilege of spending the majority of his career in command or deputy command positons, including 3rd Battalion PPCLI, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West, XVIII (U.S.) Airborne Corps, United Nations Command Korea, Military Personnel Command, and Commander Canadian Army.
Quand l’expertise pédagogique rencontre le terrain : une immersion réussie à Québec
En février 2026, des membres du Centre des langues, accompagnés de volontaires de l’Escadre d’entraînement, ont encadré un groupe de 18 Élof et Aspm du Collège militaire royal du Canada dans le cadre d’une semaine d’immersion à Québec. Cette initiative, conçue comme un environnement d’apprentissage expérientiel et hautement contextualisé, visait à placer les apprenants dans des situations de communication authentiques afin de favoriser le développement de leurs compétences langagières.
RMC Students Attend Stratford Theatre Thanks to Alumni Donors
The ECC department, along with this year’s participants, would like to extend sincere thanks to the Alumni Association donors for funding this trip, which continues to be one that fosters intellectual development through a highly enjoyable outing. Below are some of the cadets’ expressions of appreciation.
John Bart Dinner Honours Fighter Flight as 2025 Obstacle Course Winners
2 Squadron’s Fighter Flight was the overall fastest Flight of the Obstacle Course, displaying strong team spirit, incredible resiliency, and an unextinguishable resolve.
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.”
Naval Reserve supports training delivery for RMC Cadets
Over the summer, twenty-four naval cadets (NCdts) from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) have been busy between Kingston and the West Coast, taking part in the Naval Environmental Training Program for Officers (NETPO).
This year’s program marked an interesting departure from tradition. For the first time in recent history, NETPO was delivered in partnership with the Naval Reserve, leveraging its expertise, facilities, and coordination efforts to provide a more flexible, modular program closer to home. As a result, portions of the course were delivered at HMCS Cataraqui, the local Naval Reserve Division of Kingston, Ont.
The History Department is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Roch Legault as Professor Emeritus
A member of the department since 1992, Professor Legault joined the Royal Military College as a specialist in Canadian military history. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the department’s reputation through his extensive research. Highly regarded by students, he also stood out as a dedicated and passionate educator, achieving the rank of full professor in 2015.