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Members of the embarked Air Detachment onboard HMCS Fredericton conduct maintenance ground run on the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter during Operation REASSURANCE on 26 February 2023 in the Mediterranean Sea. Photo: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the April 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. In this Issue: |
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Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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All wars are fought for political objectives. What are those objectives in the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Have they changed over the past year? Has a new character of war yet been revealed in the fighting? On 22 June, join MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) as he explores these and other issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. War and Warfare in Ukraine
MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) Thursday, 22 June, 2023
1900hrs (Mountain) via Zoom All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration required. |
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Strengthening Readiness in Canada's Arctic Commander Nicole Robichaud, Commanding Officer of HMCS Margaret Brooke discusses her recent experiences on board the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship, including OPERATION NANOOK. |
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RAUSI TAKES NOTE
DND and CAF Open Public Consultations on Update to Canada's Defence Policy
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The Office of the Minister of National Defence issued a press release on 9 March 2023 inviting public consultations on the update of Canada's defence policy. To view the latest information on the Defence Policy Update (DPU) process and to provide comments online on the next steps, we encourage all Canadians and defence stakeholders to visit the Department of National Defence website. | |
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RESEARCH
Donor Due Diligence of the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund
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The Royal Canadian Legion has asked Canadians to donate to its Poppy Fund to "directly support Veterans and their families within their community and to help ensure Canadians 'never forget.'" This article applies the Canada Revenue Agency's recommended review criteria to the poppy Campaign and Poppy Funds. | |
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The University of Calgary Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies present networking showcase. Connect with Fellows, students, alumni, industry leaders, and co-op partners over hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and enjoy panel presentations from successful experts in their chosen fields. This showcase will be an opportunity to celebrate, strengthen, and grow these relationships that we are so proud and so grateful to have.
Date: Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Time: 1700 - 2000hrs (MST)
Location: Husky Great Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary |
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RAUSI Foundation Presents Gift to War Stories Society
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On 28 March 2023, RAUSI Past President Kent Griffiths presented a $10,000 cheque from The RAUSI Foundation to President Melanie Timmons of War Stories Society. These funds will support the Veterans Writing Workshop in Calgary and other Alberta locations. |
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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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Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Monday, 1 May 2023. All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Monday, 24 April 2023. 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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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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