On December 4th, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of occupations related to lightning and fire. In the Canadian Forces, Saint Barbara traditionally protects artillerymen, firefighters and, by association, combat engineers and ammunition technicians due to their use of explosives.

Lieutenant-General Christine (Chris) Whitecross today assumed command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense College in Rome, taking over from Major-General Janusz Bojarski of the Polish Air Force.

November 29, 2016

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the appointment of Lieutenant-General Christine (Chris) Whitecross as Commandant of the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy:

“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross on being appointed as Commandant of the NATO Defense College.

“Her appointment to this prestigious position speaks volumes of her leadership, professionalism and training, and reflects very well on both the Canadian Armed Forces and our country.

Bridge will link north and south snowmobile trails and eventually, ATV trails

Reprinted from CBC Article By Gail Harding, CBC News Nov 20, 2016 7:00 PM AT

Snowmobilers will have no issues this winter travelling the trails of the northern loop in northern New Brunswick thanks to the work of the Canadian Armed Forces.

During Remembrance Week 2016, the Izzy Doll Project had another great opportunity to introduce its work to some of Canada’s youth. Conducting a Workshop as part of the “Encounters with Canada” forum provides a great opportunity to educate our youth on the humanitarian work of the Canadian Forces – with emphasis on helping children around the world who may be living a life of misery and despair as a consequence of war or natural disaster.

Reprinted from Government of Canada News Release November 23, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

For the second time, Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross, Commander of Military Personnel Command, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. She previously received this honour in 2011. The award is given to proven achievers who are strong contributors to their organisations, their fields of endeavour, and their communities.

From  4-21 November2016, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment (5 CER), deployed to the Valcartier training area as part of Exercise INVINCIBLE SAPPER 2016.

We are pleased to announce the Chief of the Defense Staff, has appointed CWO  J.A. Guimond  to replace CWO K.C. West  as the 13^th Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CFCWO).  

Along with the CDS, we thank CWO West for his dedication to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces and for his significant contribution to our institution.  We also like to congratulate CWO Guimond on his appointment as the 13^th CFCWO.