RMC Graduates Recognized with Prestigious Maritime History Awards
RMC graduates were prominent among the several authors recognized recently by the Canadian Nautical Research Society / Société canadienne pour la recherche nautique (CNRS-SCRN / https://www.cnrs-scrn.org/index.html) with prestigious Keith Matthews Awards which are presented for notable scholarly achievement in maritime history:
Département d’histoire CMR / History department RMC
RMC History Department Updates: Veterans Affairs Canada has approved a research grant for Dr. Howard Coombs. This subsidy will assist with the research for the Voices of Veterans—the Canadian Airborne Regiment Experience project from 1 October 2024 to 30 May 2025. Dr. Coombs will be presenting some of his work in this area at the…
Governor in Council (GIC) Appointments – Chairperson, Board of Governors of the Royal Military College of Canada/ Royal Military College Saint-Jean
Article shared from the Government of Canada Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/job-opportunities/civilian-jobs/governor-in-council-appointments.html What is a Governor in Council Appointment? A Governor in Council (GIC) appointment is one made by the Governor General, on the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada (i.e., the Cabinet). The appointments are made through an Order in Council (OIC) and range from heads of agencies and…
Alumni in the News
Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present Helga Rausch CD, MA, MFA, Class of 1986 is pleased to announce that she is writing a book tentatively titled “Leaders All: Women in the Canadian Armed Forces 1946 – Present.” Publication by Dundurn Press is anticipated for winter 2027. Please reach out to…
Deaths
James Palmer RMC Class of 1953 PALMER, JAMES BRUCE Born in Toronto, March 30, 1931. Passed away surrounded by his children, peacefully at home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Gwen, (deceased 2014). Loving father to Cathy (Mike), Jamie (Heather), Ann (James) and Tricia (Bastien, deceased 2022). Loving grandfather to John (Stephanie), Daniel…
Notice of Annual General Meeting – RMC Alumni Association
The AGM will be held on October 24th at 1700 hrs at the Canadian War Museum, Ateliers C & D, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8.
The Notice of Meeting will be sent to all voting members (as of September 20, 2024) by e-mail on September 25, 2024.
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