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The 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the official end of the Second World War was marked by an event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on 15 August 2025. There were over 400 in attendance including the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Military Engineer General, Jennie Carignan; His Worship, the Mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliff; and Senator, RAdm Rebecca Patterson (Ret'd), veterans, families and friends. The CMEA was represented by…
The CME would like to announce the following retirements (no biographies submitted):
After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO G.G. Lefort, CD, (00339) retired on 23 June 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to M. Vermette at: meghan.vermette@forces.gc.ca
After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer…
MGen Pilon, Chief Military Engineer, requests your presence for an unforgettable evening at the Canadian War Museum for the 2025 CME Annual Mess Dinner!
Enjoy a three-course dinner in a stunning setting, connect with friends and colleagues, and celebrate the pride and traditions of the Canadian Military Engineers.
Mixed dining event | Cash bar
23 October 2025 Event opens at 1830 — take the opportunity to explore the museum before the Call to Assemble at 1900.
Dress: 2B,…
On 14 July 2025, the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) held a Change of Command Ceremony presided by Col Barbara Honig, Comd CTC and outgoing Director Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE). This was the first time the Reviewing Officer, outgoing and incoming Commandants were all women in the Combat Arms, all three being engineer officers.
We welcomed LCol Heather Reibin as the incoming commandant and new deputy director (D/Dir) Royal Canadian Engineers (…
The following is a list of funerals and celebrations of life for comrades and friends taking place in the near future.
Click on the name for details.
Date
Name
30 August 2025
LCol David Andrew Noble OMM, CD (Ret’d)
Article by Lt Sarah Boehmer, 4 ESR Construction Troop Commander
On 5 July 2025, the 32nd annually held No. 2 Construction Battalion Remembrance Ceremony was held in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The ceremony, organized by the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, and greatly supported by 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR), is an annual tribute reflecting the commitment to preserving the memory of the only all-Black battalion in Canada’s military history.
The No. 2 Construction…
Get the Word Out!
In May, we announced that planning was underway for Operation GRANITE II, which celebrated the 80th anniversary of All Sappers Park and Cenotaph.
Since then, many of you have received an email with some details. Many of you responded that you plan to attend and wanted to be kept informed of our progress. While we are not yet ready to make firm commitments to our attendees, our planning is progressing well. True to our traditions as Engineers, we haven't…
From: The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association
Veterans, members of CPVA, friends, and families are invited to attend the National Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony at The Reconciliation monument in downtown Ottawa, beginning at 0945 hrs on Sunday, 10 August 2025. All are welcome in their preferred order of dress.
The theme this year will highlight three significant anniversaries: Congo (65 years), India-Pakistan (60 years) and Cambodia (35 years). In…
