2019 Military Mapper

The theme for this year’s mapper is, “We are moving,” which could have been the theme for many mappers in the past, but this time it is actually going to happen. Unlike previous moves it is clear that the building is going to be closed and the site re-developed.
The Army Survey Establishment (ASE) moved into 615 Booth Street in 1961, five years before the unit was renamed the Mapping and Charting Establishment (MCE). ....

 

 

RCE Mentorship

Letter from the Chief Military Engineer, 4 December 2019

 

The aim of this letter is to encourage all members of the Branch to develop mentoring relationships, be they as mentor, mentee or both, regardless of your rank.

As several of you probably know, numerous studies have shown that mentorship has a positive effect on personal and professional satisfaction and nurtures growth, development and performance at work.

The 21st Steel Awards for Excellence in Construction Honours CME Veterans

On Monday, 11 November the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) of the Quebec Region celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Steel Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction, at one of the most historic venues in Canada, the prestigious Montreal 'The Windsor', offering a welcome cocktail, a gourmet 3-course dinner, in a packed hall. The evening was hosted by Stéphanie Levesque (animator, columnist, author, cabinetmaker).

Fighting the Battle for Canada’s Veterans

For over 100 years, The War Amps have supported Canada's wounded soldiers. Starting in 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Lambert, The War Amps first President, himself an amputee after losing a leg during the First World War helped lay the groundwork for this new national association. His goal was to bind together First World War amputees returning home to an uncertain future, and advocate for both them and other seriously disabled veterans. He instilled the belief that, with courage and determination, amputees can succeed in life.

Veterans Affairs Planning a Pilgrimage to the Netherlands 2020 Deadline Extended

The Government of Canada is planning an overseas commemorative program to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. An official Government of Canada delegation will travel overseas from approximately 1 May to 10 May 2020 to attend remembrance ceremonies and events at a number of sites in the Netherlands.