Message to Affinity Partners:

Dear Affinity Partners,

As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, our focus at TD Insurance is on supporting our customers and colleagues. We want to share an update on relief measures we have implemented to further support our customers and help those who are facing short-term financial hardships. The press release below outlines the clear steps we are taking, with more detailed information available on the COVID-19 update page on our website.

The Chief Engineer, Colonel-Commandant and Branch Chief Warrant Officer have asked that the following letter to all Military Engineers be promulgated as far as possible across the country and all places in the world where members of the CME family are serving during the current COVID-19 crisis.

By Corporal Nick Betts and Second Lieutenant Leo Zhou

Republished from RCAF News Article / March 20, 2020

By MCpl Kimberly Anderson, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment

The Canadian Armed Forces Op DISTINCTION supports the Government of Canada’s Military History Commemoration Program. This program is designed to remind and teach Canadians about the significant sacrifices and achievements made by those who served and who currently serve while preserving their legacy for future generations. 

By ​Lt Moreau-Beaudry Construction Engineer Tp Comd

On February 10, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, visited Canadian soldiers deployed on Operation IMPACT at Camp Canada, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

The Prime Minister took the time to recognize the service of the men and women who were away from their families over the Christmas holidays and during the volatile first weeks of the New Year in the Middle East.

From: WO Marc Pouliot, 5 RGC Geomatics Troop Commander

On 15 January 2020, 5 RGC Geomatics Tp received a Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) Unit Commendation for their work during OP CADENCE (G7 Summit in Charlevoix 2018). WO Marc Pouliot stated clearly that credit for the commendation belongs to all members of the troop.  He also thanked all those who support the 5 RGC team in their efforts.

Two RCE officer-cadets, pictured at the right - OCdt Fraser Clark and OCdt Jacques Pecora, were among a small group of RMC Cadets who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and made it to the very top. Here is their story.

By OCdt Jacques D. Pecora, RCE

Once again Reserve Engineers concentrated for intensive training during the Christmas – New Year break. This exercise has been conducted for some 30 years at Chilliwack, Wainwright, and Gagetown and formerly has been known as exercise Quarrel Jump.

This year the exercise was attended by 186 soldiers from the CERs:

By Capt Roderick Facey, 41 Combat Engineer Regiment