At the National War Memorial today was thinking of MCpl Byron Greff killed in Afghanistan in October 2011 and his Mum Candice. Mrs Candice Greff as the 2022 Silver Cross Mother lay a wreath on behalf on behalf of all Canadian mothers who have lost a son…lnkd.in/ef3dVXXS

Truly an honour for all in attendance to have HCol McKennitt with us for the Vimy Gala and so wonderfully privileged to witness her incredible voice and remarkable talent. #VimyGala #RCAF #canadianarmedforces #remembrance #cdainstitute #veterans lnkd.in/ewrTQVUw

So many important stories touching on National Security and Defence being told by some amazing and committed professionals who do not always get much acknowledgement for their service. My colleagues and I at the Conference of Defence Associations and th…lnkd.in/ggKNa-Ej

Small and Medium-Sized business owners should give CYDEF a close look. lnkd.in/giP-GU_z

With great power competition and an unprovoked war waged on NATO's boarders by a revisionist autocratic regime in Moscow, this is a critical and uncertain moment in contemporary history for Canada, our Allies and like-minded democracies around the globe.…lnkd.in/gH5GD5pc

Very pleased to have the opportunity on behalf of the CDA Institute to meet with member of the Japanese Parliament, the honorable Keisuke Suzuki to discuss Japan-Canada relations in the context of our shared national security concerns over an increasingly…lnkd.in/guBQuwHk

Needless to say but there are many challenges facing our country in both at home and abroad when it comes to National Security and Defence. Please register and join my colleagues and I at the Conference of Defence Associations and the CDA Institute for…lnkd.in/g7vEuHa3

The team at BMO led by Omar and Rick here in Ottawa are such stalwart supporters of the serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces and their families and last night was another case in point. It was awesome to have a chance to raise awareness, sa…lnkd.in/gn6wyp-5

It was great to have the Minister of National Defence kick off our 2023 Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. Excellent news regarding the acquisitions on an urgent basis for several badly needed systems for our deployed troops in Latvia - having s…lnkd.in/gCUj7VXu

Great turnout for the Respect Forum in Ottawa - great organizations and people working to support Vets and former first responders in the community

It was an inspiring evening to listen to CWO Paula Carpenter, LCol Melanie Lake and Susan Kudzman, Former Executive Vice-President LBC discussing their experiences and offering reflections on leadership. So many great takeaways - especially to trust and…lnkd.in/g85E8eqd

Disappointing to see the PM's initial response and instinct to look backwards and take a partisan swipe at the previous government. In the end we need to move forward and build a national political consensus on the importance of…lnkd.in/gM_dzCk8 lnkd.in/gtMnkmD2

Great job by former MND David Pratt discussing the need for Canada to live up to our Defence and Collective Security commitments. lnkd.in/gCAXNSyH

"If the US is worried, we should be terrified". A thoughtful reflexion from a realist perspective on the challenges (and hard choices) for Canada to remain relevant in a dangerous moment in history. The CDA Institute with the s…lnkd.in/gMyQVSjC lnkd.in/g864gQjU

The Perley provides amazing care for some incredible Veterans who deserve our respect and thanks. You can honour them by "Answering the Call" and making a donation as a way to show them you care. lnkd.in/gBGnbdph

Canada has a rich military history of service and sacrifice and thanks to amazing dedicated folks like Steve Gregory we can reflect on what our Canadian soldiers in WW2 endured in Sicily some 80 years ago during OPERATION HUSKY OpHusky. Find o…lnkd.in/gXzmwfFB

General Manson, the unofficial Dean of the Chiefs of the Defence Staff and undoubtedly the role model of an officer and gentleman. Anyone who had the privilege to know him, were lucky indeed. To Marg, and your family - bon courage in this sad time. Ge…lnkd.in/g_mdVhxN

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Slightly delayed, but so was the DPU! In this special Expert Series, Youri Cormier discusses the many implications of Canada's Defence Policy Update with Kerry Buck, Darren Hawco, Vincent Rigby, & Gord Venner. youtube.com/watch?v=3bCqpg…

A must listen! readtheline.ca/p/on-the-line-…