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.…
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…
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…
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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.
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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…
Good day fellow Engineers,
As mentioned in the CME Hockey Game article, here is the information for this year’s CME Day Ultimate/Soccer activities. Last year we were fortunate with good weather and solid participation. With such a mild spring, we’re hoping to commandeer the same field, across from the Bell Sensplex, for a friendly soccer and/or ultimate game. A fieldhouse has been booked in case of inclement weather.
WHO: All interested Engineers (currently serving or…
Good day to all fellow Engineers,
Following the enduring success of our CME Classics, you are all invited to participate in the 5th NCR CME Hockey Game, Spring Classic 2024 edition. The intent of this game is to gather amongst the Engineer extended family in a friendly, yet slightly competitive, environment as to celebrate the 121st CME Day. A social hour in location has been organized following the hockey game. A huge thanks to CMEA as the main sponsor of the event.
*Note…
At 5:30 AM on 9 April 1917, four Canadian divisions, side-by-side, stormed Vimy Ridge. With incredible bravery and discipline, they overran the Germans along the entire front and continued pressing forward under heavy fire even when their officers were killed. There were countless acts of sacrifice as they charged machine-gun nests or forced the surrender of Germans in their trenches and dugouts. Hill 145, the highest and most important feature of the Ridge, and where the…
