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Officers and NCMs of the C&E Branch and its founding services: this post and the attachments below provide an overview of C&E Week 2020. Note that this year’s event will deviate from previous iterations. Due to recent health-related restrictions, the focus this year shall be on lectures, PD sessions, and seminars via virtual platforms (e.g. MS Teams). C&E Week will span Saturday, 24 October to Thursday, 29 October 2020. The various events shall be completely virtual in nature with remote attendance drawn from across the country. The schedule for C&E Week 2020 can be found in the attachment below labeled C&E Week 2020 – Master Schedule. C&E Week 2020 – Instructions shall provide a complete overview of C&E Week and all events contained within. CMCEN also has the registration sites posted online. These news posts provide an overview of each event and contain links to our registration software (Wild Apricot) which shall gather required information for those personnel wishing to attend the virtual sessions. Note that access to MS Teams (either on Defence O-365 or via a personal app / account) shall be required. When registering, ensure you forward the e-mail address that is tied to the MS Teams application you […]
The C&E Branch Update represents the final component of C&E Week 2020. It aims to address the wider C&E community on issues, challenges, and opportunities facing our Branch and our founding services. Additionally, it provides a fitting venue to recognize our members by means of honours, awards, and educational bursaries. Branch Update Agenda: C&E Week 2020 – Branch Update Agenda Virtual Attendance Details: The Branch Update will be broadcasted as a Microsoft Teams Live Event. As mentioned in the instructions and news post, the Branch Update shall occur on Thursday, 29 October 2020 from 0930 – 1200 hours EST. For Attendees: The link to the meeting shall be displayed below once all details are properly configured. It is expected to be online in the coming days. The Branch Office will also share the link across the C&E Branch Distribution Lists on the DWAN GAL for mass awareness. For Presenters: Speakers will be invited directly by the Branch Update OPI and his moderating / Tech Support Staff via calendar invites to your preferred MS Teams account (Defence O-365 or personal profile). Link to Microsoft Teams Live Event: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjFmOGVkMWItNmRhNS00NzlmLWIzNmUtYTkzYTc0NDEyYTk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22325b4494-1587-40d5-bb31-8b660b7f1038%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22615f6846-fcda-4556-93d0-ac4bbfe57345%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d NOTE: Producers / Presenters: Able to login via DWAN infrastructure (base-side or via DVPNI) or personal […]
Major Bruce Carruthers Memorial Gravesite Ceremony was held at the Cataraqui Cemetery in West-end Kingston to honour the founder of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) and the perpetuated C&E Branch (October 24 marks the 117 anniversary of the RCCS). The Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment (CFJSR) orchestrated the ceremony and was limited to an audience of ten (10) personnel max IAW Operation LASER restrictions. Personnel interested in viewing the ceremony may click on the link below to access Facebook video record of the ceremony. Timings: The ceremony has taken place Saturday, 24 October 2020 from 1100 – 1200 hours EST. Link to video record: Major Bruce Carruthers Memorial Gravesite Ceremony
On Wednesday, 28 October 2020 – from 1000 until 1500 hours EST, the C&E Association shall host a Professional Development Seminar to discuss emerging technologies and listen to the operational experiences of several Branch members recently returning from overseas deployments. This year we are partnering with AFCEA – Canada’s premier information technology, communications, and electronics association – to present three ‘virtual’ professional development sessions. Among the roster of highly credentialed speakers, the seminar will have three recently retired Brigadier-Generals: John Turnbull, Rob Mazzolin, and Martin Girard. The course shall be hosted on Microsoft Teams. Upon registration, you will receive an invitation from the moderating staff. Note that registration has now been extended to Friday, 23 October 2020 at 1600 hours EST. Please note that from 0845 – 1000 hours EST, the PD Seminar MS Teams session shall be front-loaded by an address chaired by the CAF J6 and the Branch Leader. The Branch Leader’s Address shall entail a separate MS Teams session extended to CWO/CPO1 and LCols & higher. It shall run from 0845 until approximately 0935 hours. The Branch Leader’s EA shall issue the invitations. The CAF J6 Address shall leverage the PD Seminar MS Teams session and will run from 0945 – 1000 hours ahead of the […]
Location / Venue: CFSCE – Forde – Conference Room for Instructors and Staff | MS Teams for all students and lecturers Timings: 27-28 October 2020 from 1000-1600 hours EST Registration Closes: Note that registration has now been extended to Friday, 23 October 2020 at 1600 hours EST Notice to Registrants: Please note that registrations must be approved by a member’s CO / RSM (or equivalent) and endorsed by either Commander CFIOG (SIGINT / Cyber), the Strategic A6 (CELE / ATIS Tech), or Director Signals (RCCS professions) as applicable. Overview: The Subalterns’ & Sergeants’ Indoctrination Programme for 2020 will take place 27-28 October 2020 through Microsoft Teams meetings with a selected group of instructors residing at the CFSCE – Forde Building – Large Conference Room. The concept this year is to provide a greater understanding of the customs and traditions of the C&E Branch as well as the roles and responsibilities of Troop Command Teams. This will be achieved through a series of lectures and guided discussions with Branch Leadership and personnel having resent operational experience. Schedule: Day 01: Tuesday 27 October 2020: Brief # Lesson Timings 01 Course Introduction 1000 – 1015 02 History and Role of the Honorary Appointments […]