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It’s Gifting Season! // C'est la saison des cadeaux!

Gifting season is right around the corner and Perkopolis is the best place to save. Whether it is for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, or wedding season, you can find the perfect gift on Perkopolis. We encourage you to take a look at the attached page to find more details including how to register for Perkopolis if you have yet to do so.  Perkopolis is our perks provider with over 5,000 exclusive offers on everything including travel, retail, and tickets. Click…

CFSME – Real Property Management Course

Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) is located at Canadian Force Base (CFB) Gagetown, which is the starting point for all military engineers. CFSME provides engineer-specific training for combat engineers, all construction engineering trades, engineer officers, as well as a tailored suite of training designed for property management Real Property Management Basic (RPMB)is one such…

3 CDSG Command Team Commendation

Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, Real Property Operations Unit (West) Numerous RPOU(W) employees were in attendance to witness, Major Derek Kamen and Mr. Robert Pettigrew receive the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group Command Team Commendation for their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication in support real property operation in Wainwright. Their remarkable service and commitment have not only elevated the standards within their respective domains, but also serves as…

Miscalculation of Disability Pensions Class Action Settlement

Former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, or their spouse, common-law partner, survivor, dependent or executor of their estate, who received disability benefits from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) between 2003 and 2023? If so, you may be a Class Member and qualifiable for compensation from a class action settlement related to alleged miscalculations of disability pensions and benefits. As a proud supporter of Canadian veterans and their families, the Canadian Military…

39 CER Association Newsletter May 2024

President’s Report Hi all, the first article covers the flexibility of 39 CER in getting our Sappers qualified on the C6 and C9.  The Sappers were truly everywhere.  This is a great article.  The D-Day commemoration in North Vancouver is right around the corner.  Save the date, Saturday 1 June.  Up and coming in the fall is the 75th anniversary of 44 Engineer Squadron.  The celebrations in Trail BC on Saturday 5 October. See more details below.…

Vimy Oaks Plaque

As you will recall, the CMEA and friends of the Engineers, contributed towards planting an Oak tree to memorialize all the Canadian Engineers who served during the First World War. The Vimy Foundation has published a list of all the people and organizations who have planted a tree in Centennial Park. See: The Vimy Foundation Centennial Park and find our effort about two-thirds down the list. See: The Vimy Oak Project for the story of the Vimy Oak and the…

Retirements and Releases Apr 2024

The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members. (No biographies submitted unless linked): After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO R.W. Schriner, CD, will retire on 04 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt M.K.J Galbiati-Bourassa at Michael.Galbiati-Bourassa@forces.gc.ca. After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the…

The Story of the Izzy Dolls Continues to Grow after 30 Years

Faites défiler vers le bas pour la version française See more at: 'Izzy Dolls' for D-Day anniversary: Eastern Ontario volunteers knit 80 peacekeeper 'Izzy Dolls' for upcoming the D-Day anniversary. CTV's Katie Griffin reports.

Defence Policy Update - Our North, Strong and Free

[Texte français ci-dessous] On 8 April 12024, the Government of Canada released Our North, Strong and Free – a defence policy update that responds to the significant global shifts we have witnessed since Canada’s comprehensive defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, was announced in 2017.  See the Backgrounder:  Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence In response, the Conference of Defence Associations…