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Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry instruct and mentor Ukrainian Armed Forces members during live fire ranges during Operation UNIFIER in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2022. Photo: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo |
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the December 2022 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. As we noted in the November Dispatches, only Ordinary Memberships will be available at $10.00/year, effective immediately. Renewal payments must be received by 31 January of the membership year for accounts to remain in good standing. Please read Become a Member section below for more information. |
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| Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Monday, 2 January 2023. All members are warmly welcomed to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Friday, 20 December 2022. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca. We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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As 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve, RAUSI welcomes Commodore Pat Montgomery, Commander Naval Reserve, to present at the next Lunch and Learn on 20 January 2023. We invite you to join us as Commodore Montgomery reflects on the history of the Naval Reserve, its “raison d’etre”, as well as discusses the role of today’s Naval Reserve in the context of Canada’s defence policy “Strong, Secure, Engaged”, and current mission and operations. Commodore Pat Montgomery enrolled as a Naval Warfare Officer with Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Malahat in 1986. Since then, he has served ashore and afloat in a range of part-time and full-time positions with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) while continuing his academic civilian studies and then career. Read more >>
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Newest VideoDid you miss the November 4 presentation by Major the Reverand Andrew Cameron? Visit our website to watch this video and others from the Lunch & Learn series. |
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| Spiritual Resilience for the 21st Century
Recorded 4 November 2022 Padre Andrew Cameron shares some thoughts on spiritual resilience in the modern military. Watch video...
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Due to a last minute issue, LtCol Grotewohl was unable to present at the RMCSD on Tuesday. Dr Geoff Jackson kindly stepped in and spoke on the subject. We greatly appreciate his willingness to help out at the last minute, and share his expertise on the subject. Dr Jackson spoke to his experience with G5 Sahel security challenges, and brought to light many issues that do not receive media attention. Watch the full video (00:44:11). |
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2022 Veterans Ombudsman Commendations |
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| RAUSI's Immediate Past President, Major Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD
(Retired) has been awarded the Veterans Ombudsman Commmendation 2022 for
Lifetime Contribution. The Veterans Ombud Commendation recognizes and
honours the exceptional dedication, hard work and selfless motivation of
an individual or group's contribution to Canada's Veterans and their
families.
We congratulate Kent on this well deserved recognition. Read more...
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Your support is important as we evolve ways of presenting relevant content to members, and opportunities to connect. Show your support and join or renew today! Memberships run 1 January - 31 December each year. In accordance with the Institute’s Bylaws, renewal payments must be received by 31 January of the membership year for accounts to remain in good standing.
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Membership is now $10.00/year for full membership benefits. | |
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Canada Must Get Serious about the Russian ThreatFor many months, RAUSI has brought attention to defence and security deficiencies in Canada's Arctic region. In a recent CDAI interview, Professor Rob Huebert takes on this topic and clearly articulates why Canada must, finally, get serious about the Arctic and correct its continued lack of investment in this region.
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Arctic Waters SurveillanceCanada's Auditor General has highlighted some significant deficiencies in Canada's presence in the Arctic Region. As other Arctic and near-Arctic nations invest heavily in infrasturcture and capabilities, Canada is increasingly falling short. Due to this lack of investment, the various government departments which have jurisdiction over this area are increasingly unaware of what is occuring there. RAUSI encourages its members to read this report and enagage with their local elected officials in this discussion
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| Autonomous weapons in warfare will become more common | Autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems, like drones, will become more and more common in warfare as the 21st century progresses. Read the full story >>
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How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions
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As Russians come to terms with the seriousness of the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy is weathering the storm of western sanctions. Read the full story >>
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thought on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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