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Welcome to the Canadian Military Engineers Association (CMEA) website.

The CMEA is a dynamic association open to all members of the Canadian Military Engineer family.  Since its formation in 2000, it has grown to over 2500 members with more than 21 Chapters and six affiliated Reserve units spread across the country. The Association continues to welcome new members from the rank of Sapper to Lieutenant General. The CME family includes all who currently serve with or support the Canadian Military Engineers, or have done so in the past. These pages present our objectives and accomplishments, our stories and your history, news and events and items of interest.

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06 Jan 25

News

(L-R):MLA Moose Jaw North, Hon. Tim McLeod, QPJM Recipient, WO Brian White, and WO White’s spouse, Amanda Johnston.  Photo by: Capt Pavlo Besedin

Article by Capt Pavlo Besedin, Real Property Operations Unit (West)  with contributions from Carla Forester, 15 Wing

RP Ops Det Moose Jaw Sargeant Major - WO Brian White is the newest recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II…

Major Ralph De Coste (Ret'd) speaking with Park Minshik, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

On 11 November this year, the Korean Government's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs held their annual Turn Toward Busan Ceremony at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan.. The commemoration involved 70 UN veterans and family members including…

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The CMEA will hold a National Conference in Ottawa on 22 and 23 November at the Novotel in downtown Ottawa. The Conference includes a full professional development day featuring a wide range of presenters and moderators covering topics of interest to military engineers.…

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This article was originally posted on 24 September 2023.  As the survey it closes on 1 December 2023, for those veterans 55 and over, who would like to take part in a research project.  See details below.


The University of Ottawa and the Perley Health…

Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division)

November 7, 2023 OTTAWA, Ontario

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented 55 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, November 9.

Created by Queen…

(L-R): Edmonton RPO Det OC, Maj Mackenzie Smith; 1 CER DCO, Maj Melissa Gilbride; 1 CER CO, LCol Michael Veitch, RPOU(W) CO, LCol John Hallett are explaining the legacy issues on temporary solution defy to the government green directives with DMA, Natasha Kim, and the Senior Advisor to the DM, Jayson Derow. Photo by: MWO James Richardson

Article by: Captain Kyle Ho, Real Property Operations Unit (West)

In mid-October, the Real Property Operations Unit Western Region (RPOU(W)) HQ hosted the Associate Deputy Minister Natasha Kim. Recently appointed to the position, she was eager…

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The Professional Development Day will be live-streamed and recorded, as will our National General Meeting the following day. You will need to register to gain entry for each event. Details will be published in the coming days. Click 

Captain Leonard Brian Seward (Ret'd) MMM, CD

This issue of the newsletter includes the following:

  • President’s Report
  • Honours And Awards
  • Exercises
  • Retirements
  • Presentations
  • 44 ES 75th Anniversary – Date Change
  • Captain (Retd) Leonard Brian…
RCL Banner Program

There are more than 60 locations in Canada where Legions, Municipalities, Museums, Service groups and other groups have instituted a program in their community to honour their veterans. More than 5,000 of the banners have been produced.

Royal Canadian Legion branches…