By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 19 July 2024 History is being made. Today General Jennie Carignan took over command of the Canadian Armed Forces as Canada’s first female Chief of the […]
CDS and CAF CWO end-of-year message to the Canadian Armed Forces. Reflecting on 2023, we want to express our sincere appreciation for the extraordinary dedication and resilience demonstrated by each […]
By Dan Middlemiss, 17 March 2023 Dan Middlemiss Why is it that DND, when confronted with questionable behaviour, always seems to prefer to stonewall – or worse? The latest example […]
By Moderator, 18 August 2022 Colonel Tod Strickland Commandant, CACSC, released a piece in January called “On Social Media.” It’s about the use of social media by members of the […]
RCN Public Affairs, 18 July 2022. Good morning shipmates, I would like to take a moment of your time to invite digitally creative Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors and their […]
RCN Public Affairs, 15 June 2022 RCN Public Servants, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to each member of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Public […]
RCN Public Affairs, 01 June 2022 I am proud to assume command of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this era of diminished trust in senior leadership, I recognize that I […]
By Roger Cyr, OMM, CD There are now culture officers appointed to ships when they deploy to sea, with the role of ensuring that senior members abide with the naval […]
By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 2 May 2022 The Commander of Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) and Base Commander of Canadian Forces Base Ottawa-Gatineau sent out the following advisory last week […]
By Dr. Ann Griffiths, 5 November 2021 Madam Justice Louise Arbour has issued some preliminary recommendations as she looks into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. She supports the […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 14 June 2021 Admiral Craig Baines has just issued an apology for golfing with former Chief of the Defence Staff Jonathan Vance. Lieutenant-General Mike Rouleau, the Vice-Chief […]
RCN Public Affairs, 08 March 2021. As we mark International Women’s Day 2021, let’s celebrate the incredible contributions women in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence […]
RCN Public Affairs, 26 February 2021. Shipmates, I’d like to echo the message that you will have already seen from the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff and the Deputy […]
RCN Public Affairs, 13 January 2021. As I today assume command from Vice-Admiral McDonald, I would like to recognize the significant leadership that my shipmate has provided to the Royal […]
RCN Public Affairs, 13 January 2021. Shipmates, as I prepare for my Commander Royal Canadian Navy (CRCN) 36 pennant to be hauled down and to turn over the watch to […]
RCN Public Affairs, 28 August 2020. RCN Rank Change Initiative Poll Results & Rank Designation Change Decision Shipmates, Thank you for participating so enthusiastically in our poll seeking your advice […]
Dr. Ann Griffiths, 31 March 2020. You would have to be living in a cave not to have noticed that we’re currently facing a situation that hasn’t been seen since […]
[*This article was original published in the April 2013 issue of Marine Matters. It is reprinted here with the permission of the publisher, Mr. Aldert van Nieuwkoop.] When partnerships work, […]
The recent list of senior promotions and appointments from DND has prompted a flurry of comments about what it all ‘means’. Eleven flag-rank officers will retire and a series of […]
After the initial flurry of comments following the appointment of Lieutenant-General Thomas Lawson as Chief of Defence Staff, some more measured observations about the duties and responsibilities of the position […]
