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His Majesty's Canadian Ship Ottawa sails with United States Carrier Strike Group Ships in the Indo-Pacific region during Operation HORIZON on 19 November 2024. Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.Â
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Dear Visitor, In this Issue: - Major Dave Peabody, 1976–2024
- RMCSD: Worldview Warfare with Richard Martin (15 January)
- RMCSD: Canada's Leadership Crisis with LGen J.O. Michel Maisonneuve (3 February)
- In the News: Trudeau steps down. Now what?
- In the News: Calgary's naval reserve opens its annual New Year's Levee to the public for the first time
- Event: From Cylons to Captain America
- Membership Benefits
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Major Dave Peabody, 1976–2024
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| On behalf of Commanding Officer LCol Andrew Beauchamp, we mourn the loss of Calgary Highlander Major Dave Peabody - Officer Commanding A Company. He passed away on December 26th in a climbing accident. Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the regimental family. Funeral details to be released when they are available. Rest in Peace.
Major Dave Peabody died on 26 December 2024 in a climbing accident in Kootenay National Park while off duty. Major Peabody was serving as A Company Commander with The Calgary Highlanders. Major Peabody was also employed in a civilian role as the Director of The Military Museums of Calgary.
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RMCSD: 15 JANUARY 2025
Worldview Warfare
How Worldview Shape Perceptions of History and Identity
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Richard Martin, a renowned strategic advisor and former Canadian Army officer, will explore how deeply ingrained worldviews shape strategic decisions, with a focus on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Drawing on his concepts of Strategic Epistemology and Worldview Warfare, he will unravel how historical, cultural, and ideological lenses influence perceptions of land, identity, and sovereignty. This analysis offers a profound understanding of how contrasting beliefs drive action and fuel cycles of conflict. Wednesday, 15 January 2025
1800 hrs (MT) via Zoom
All are welcome. Registration required.
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RMCSD: 3 FEBRUARY 2025
Canada’s Leadership Crisis
Confronting Complacency and Defending Our Future
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LGen J.O. Michel Maisonneuve, CMM, MSC, CD (Ret’d) discusses Canada's crises of leadership and complacency, critiquing extremist progressive policies, a lack of vision for the country, and flagging pride in Canada. He examines how complacency impacts Canadians' engagement with governance and highlights the urgent need for patriotism, a strong defence policy, better-equipped armed forces, and a renewed international presence. Using personal insights and historical examples, he advocates for leaders with courage, an engaged population willing to serve, and a unifying vision to guide Canada toward its full potential. Monday, 3 February 2025
Pre-event Social at 1800 hrs (MT)
Presentation at 1900 hrs (MT)
The Military Museums (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary) All are welcome. Registration required. | |
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IN THE NEWS
Trudeau steps down. Now what?
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7 January 2025 – Center for Strategic & International Studies‍ |
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| Like his father before him, following a “walk in the snow,” Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced on January 6 that he would resign as prime minister and party leader once the Liberal Party of Canada organizes a leadership race. He convinced Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue (suspend) parliament until March 24 to allow his party time to choose a new leader.
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IN THE NEWS
Calgary's naval reserve opens its annual New Year's Levee to the public for the first time
1 January 2025 – Calgary Herald |
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For the first time in more than 100 years, Calgarians were invited to a long-standing New Year’s celebration put on by the city’s naval reserve division. The annual New Year’s Levee hosted by the HMCS Tecumseh in southwest Calgary was previously limited to military personnel, but officials decided to invite members of the public this year as a way to build connections with Calgarians and raise awareness about the role of Calgary’s navy unit. |
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From Cylons to Captain America‍
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Presentation at 1830 hrs (MT)
The Military Museums (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary) Dr. Maureen Hiebert will explore how military artificial intelligence, weapons systems with different levels of autonomy, and the prospect of artificially enhanced “super soldiers” may change the nature of warfare in the decades to come. Topics will include: what military AI and autonomous weapons might look like and be used for; whether fully autonomous weapons will reduce or increase the use of force by states; whether such systems will uphold or degrade the laws of war and democratic civil-military relations; and the ethical and political implications of the enhancement of human soldiers. | |
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