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Article from Washington Post commenting on the challenges for western countries as they consider the implications of including Huawei technology within their national telecommunications infrastructure. Washington Post Article
C&E Members, Your Association needs you. The C&E Association has been asked to support the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Operation RENEW by participating in three Working Groups. Among other topics, these Working Groups will work to address a variety of concerns in the way CDA supports its member Associations, including ours and the way it is funded. This is our opportunity to shape our relationship with CDA. Details of Op RENEW are available on their website at http://cdacanada.ca/op-renew/. Participation is not limited to those in the National Capital Region. Working Groups will cater for virtual/distributed participation. Although not limited to retired members, it is anticipated that working group demands might make it difficult for serving members or those with full time employment to fully participate. Anyone interested in participating is requested to contact Sean Sullivan at [email protected]. Thank you in Advance for considering this request.
51st Anniversary Memorial Service for Fallen Paratroopers May 5th, 2019 Sunday 11:00 am The annual Memorial Service for the Seven Paratroopers who lost their lives in the Ottawa River during a training exercise parachute drop on May 8th 1968. Reflect-Reconnect-Never Forget MWO Riddell R.G. (Reg) 1RCR WO McDonnell M.P. ( Mike) 1 RCR Cpl Chiswell B.N. (Bruce) 1 RCR Cpl Clements D.W. (Dennis) 2 Sigs Sqn Cpl Fields D.H. (Hugh) 2 Sigs Sqn Cpl Knight R.J.G.(Bob) Cpl Misener P.J. ( Jim) WE WILL REMEMBER THEM We have permission from Garrison Petawawa to hold the service at the Memorial Cairn Wegner Point, Sunday May 5th, 2019 @ 11:00 am. There will be a few changes this year as I had mentioned at the 50th Memorial Service. These changes will be for the better, ensuring that our Magnificent 7 will Never be Forgotten. It is very important to have the support and understanding of all if this Service is to continue. Also the DVD […]
Warrant Officer Nicholas Hancock, of Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre (CFEWC), was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for his role as part of Canada’s contribution in defeating Daesh in Iraq. WO Hancock’s tireless dedication reflected great credit upon him and Canada. The Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) recognizes the performance of a military deed or a military activity in a highly professional manner or of a very high standard that brings considerable benefit or honour to the Canadian Armed Forces.
PBO was requested to prepare a cost estimate of veteran’s benefits under the three different regimes that have existed: the Pension Act, the Veterans Well-being Act and Pension for Life. The results are described in a recent article by Lee Berthiaume which will be of interest to our veteran members. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/some-disabled-veterans-to-get-less-cash-under-liberal-plan-budget-watchdog.