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A veteran lays his poppy down on the Cenotaph at the end of the Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11, 2014 at Patricia Park Memorial PPCLI, Griesbach Village, Edmonton. Photo: Robert Schwartz, 3 Canadian Division Support Base, Edmonton
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Calgary |
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For those wishing to commemorate Remembrance Day in Calgary, here is a list of ceremonies dedicated to honouring the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and military personnel.
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| - Royal Canadian Legion Branches: Various ceremonies across Calgary.
1030–1130 hrs | Check local branches | legion.ca
- Field of Crosses Memorial: 3,000 white crosses along Memorial Drive, with a ceremony at 10:10 a.m.

1–11 November | Memorial Dr between 3rd Street NW & Centre Street | fieldofcrosses.com
- Military Museums: Ceremony followed by wreath-laying; museum open after by donation.

1030 hrs | 4520 Crowchild Trail SW | themilitarymuseums.ca
- Hangar Flight Museum: Service held at helicopter landing area; museum open after by donation.

1030–1130 hrs | 4629 McCall Way NE | thehangarmuseum.ca - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium: Community ceremony; doors open at 9 a.m.

1030–1130 hrs | 1415 14th Avenue NW | jubileeauditorium.com
- Studio Bell (National Music Centre): Service at 10:40 a.m. with live music; free entry for veterans.

1000–1700 hrs | 850 4th Street SE | studiobell.ca
- CPKC Memorial Square: Moment of silence at 11 a.m., train whistle at 11:02 a.m.

1045 hrs | 7550 Ogden Dale Road SE | cpkcr.com
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VIDEO
The Alliance of DictatorsCanada's Urgent Need To Strengthen Its Defences |
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Watch Lieutenant-General (Retired) The Honourable Andrew Leslie, PC, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD—distinguished military leader and former politician—as he explores Canada’s role in an increasingly complex world. This insightful presentation, held on October 23, 2024, was the latest installment of the RMCSD series.
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27 NOVEMBER 2024
Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD) |
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Brigadier-General James Cox, OMM, CD, PhD (Retired), critically examines Canada’s Intelligence Priorities, highlighting their lack of policy relevance and the government’s misunderstanding of intelligence. He argues that intelligence should be viewed as a strategic capacity, not just a product, to better prepare Canada for domestic and international threats. This presentation offers a candid critique and raises essential questions about the nation’s readiness in a competitive global security environment.
The Intelligence Disconnect
Rethinking Canada's Security Strategy
Brigadier-General James Cox, OMM, CD, PhD (Retired)
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
1900 hrs (MT) via Zoom |
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RAUSI TAKES NOTE
Canada’s Unfinished Defence Reform: Revisiting LGen Leslie’s 2011 Report on Transformation |
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In the lead-up to the October 2024 RMCSD event featuring Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD (Retired), RAUSI recalls the detailed document authored by LGen Leslie entitled Report on Transformation 2011. After an in-depth analysis of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, LGen Leslie put forth a number of cogent and strategically relevant recommendations designed to ensure the CAF was postured for success in a post-Afghanistan world. ‍ |
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IN THE NEWS
New $6-billion Arctic radar will track incoming missiles, says Canadian military |
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Originally posted on Ottawa Citizen A new $6-billion radar system planned for the Arctic will be focused on tracking incoming missiles as Canada seeks to reassure the United States it is doing its part to defend North America.
Almost 20 years ago, the Canadian government rejected establishing a missile radar warning system on the east coast that would feed into the Pentagon’s missile defence system.‍ |
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NEW BOOK
Canada’s Air Force: The Royal Canadian Air Force at 100 |
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| Prominent Canadian military historian David J. Bercuson has just released his 15th book, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force this year. Canada’s Air Force: The Royal Canadian Air Force at 100 tells the story of the RCAF from its founding in 1924 to today.
Drawing on memoirs, diaries, unpublished histories, archival sources, interview transcripts, and standard reference works, Bercuson traces the history of the RCAF as not only a fighting force but also a human institution. | |
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EVENT
From The Rhine to the North Sea: Reconnaissance Regiments and the Clearing of Holland
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Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 1600 hrs (MT)
Social Science 06, University of Calgary
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In the final weeks of WWII, the First Canadian Army led the liberation of Holland, with reconnaissance regiments advancing up to 50 kilometers ahead of the main force. Though lightly armed and armored, they served as the Canadian vanguard. This talk explores how these units adapted to their role and how their 1945 tactics influenced modern Canadian Armed Forces doctrine. Learn more >>
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EVENT
Afghan War Carpets in the Collection of Nickle Galleries
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Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 1100 hrs (MT)
Nickle Galleries, Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary
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Nickle Galleries houses a significant collection of late 20th-century Afghan carpets featuring images of fighter jets, guns, tanks, and cruise missiles, along with portraits of key figures from the Afghan War. Join curator Michele Hardy for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the textile vault, where she will showcase remarkable pieces from this unique collection. Learn more >>
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EVENT
Lifecycle Costing for Defence Purchases Is Nonsense
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Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 1800 hrs (MT)
The Military Museums (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary)
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| The Highlanders Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Ian Brodie, political science professor and fellow at the University of Calgary’s Centre for Military, Security, and Strategic Studies, to discuss Canada’s approach to defense spending accountability.
Dr. Brodie will examine the “lifecycle” costing method—introduced by the Auditor General and Parliamentary Budget Officer during the Harper years — which combines upfront purchase prices with long-term operating expenses into one massive figure. Using the F-35 fighter jet as an example, he will reveal why these estimates can mislead, complicate public understanding, and potentially undermine national security. Learn more & register >>
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thoughts 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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