NDHQ has recently announced the following appointments of CME Colonels and General Officers:
Brigadier-General M. Misener will be promoted to the rank of Major-General and will be appointed as Commander First Canadian Division, in Kingston ON, replacing Major-General J.S.S.D. Fortin.
Brigadier-General Jayne will be promoted to the rank of Major-General and appointed as Chief of Staff, Assistant Deputy Minister Information Management (ADM IM), in Ottawa ON, replacing Major-…
Beginning in the fall of 1944 through the spring of 1945, close to 175,000 Canadians took part in the campaign to liberate the Netherlands. More than 7,600 made the ultimate sacrifice.
Learn more about Canada’s involvement in the Liberation of the Netherlands.
The well-being of Veterans and staff is of utmost importance. In line with advice about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from various health and safety authorities, the Government of Canada will not be sending a…
The following Canadian Military Engineer chief warrant officers have been assigned to senior appointments as noted:
Senior Appointments:
CWO A.L. Boucher will be appointed Canadian Army Reserve Sergeant Major, in Ottawa, replacing CWO K.D. Clapham
CWO J.H. Ellis will be appointed Canadian Forces Intelligence Group Headquarters Chief Warrant Officer, in Ottawa, replacing CWO J.C. Church
CWO C.A. Kletke will be appointed 33 Canadian Brigade Group Sergeant Major, in Ottawa,…
Corporal Stanley Clark Fields (Ret’d), peacefully on 11 April 2020 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa ON at the age of 101 years. Stanley was a veteran of the Second World War and believed to be the last surviving member of 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, one of the assaulting engineer companies on Juno Beach on D-Day.
Stanley grew up in Ottawa and was a page on Parliament Hill as a teenager. He worked as a plumber…
The Edmonton CME Reunion planned for 12-14 June 2020 has been postponed indefinitely. More details will follow if these events are rescheduled for a later date.
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La réunion du GMC d'Edmonton prévue du 12 au 14 juin 2020 a été reportée indéfiniment. Plus autres informations seront distribuées si ces événements sont reprogrammés à une date ultérieure.
Message to Affinity Partners:
Dear Affinity Partners,
As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, our focus at TD Insurance is on supporting our customers and colleagues. We want to share an update on relief measures we have implemented to further support our customers and help those who are facing short-term financial hardships. The press release below outlines the clear steps we are taking, with more detailed information available on the COVID-19 update page on…
The Chief Engineer, Colonel-Commandant and Branch Chief Warrant Officer have asked that the following letter to all Military Engineers be promulgated as far as possible across the country and all places in the world where members of the CME family are serving during the current COVID-19 crisis.
Paul Culliton, Producer-Director, has advised. "Clearing the Way: Combat Engineers in Kandahar" is available as a courtesy to all Canadian Forces groups for professional development purposes and viewing. Due to current circumstances, many groups are not able to meet. However, they are able to communicate and view material remotely in a collective manner. Paul has also extended this invitation to groups such as police and fire departments, as well as any other…
By MCpl Kimberly Anderson, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
The Canadian Armed Forces Op DISTINCTION supports the Government of Canada’s Military History Commemoration Program. This program is designed to remind and teach Canadians about the significant sacrifices and achievements made by those who served and who currently serve while preserving their legacy for future generations.
The Italian Campaign was a significant military effort for Canada that took place 75…
On March 3 at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier, Sylvain Dignard of TD Insurance Meloche Monnex presented a cheque valued at $49,945 to the CMEA. Since our partnership with TD began in 2012, TD Insurance has provided the Association with over $190,000 in support of our programs. Without this support, we might not have been able to keep our membership dues at the two dollar range, provide continued financial support to Engineers and their families in times of need, provide an enlarged…
