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Apologies, I just realized this is being talked about under the "Reconstitution" thread.

Looks like the RCN has announced a YTEP retread: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/navy-new-recruitment-program-shortfall-1.6797921

For those who may be interested, I found this vid on YouTube. "HMCS Bras D'Or; The world's fastest warship and the pinnacle of hydrofoil development in Canada" An interesting history, and I'd never seen any video of Bras D'or underway before. Enjoy.

It sounds like you are close to an answer-good luck! In the unlikely event the response is "no", do not give up. Stay positive! I speak from experience that occasionally mistakes are made and a decision can be reversed. In my case, I took the "no" answer and didn't follow up. If I had...

One hopes, but remember what those who govern did with the Medak situation back in '93. Even the UN went against the grain and gave the CF props for that one. I always thought that was a golden PR opportunity for the Government of the day, a potential morale boost for the CF  and something that...

Thanks for the quick and thorough response, and for merging the thread. The good points you make are the reason I'm curious if anyone actually does get accepted or, more importantly perhaps, actually add value with his or her service at this age. I wish him well with his  attempt.

Yep, 55. Officially I know someone can enroll, but realistically does anyone get accepted into reserves at around this age, and if they do are they successful? This isn't about me, I served a long time ago and unsuccessfully tried to reenlist some years back at the peak of our mission in...

Response to the above question re: mess dinner. Apparently no mess dinner is planned. There will be a short reception at the Mississauga City Hall following the parade itself.

Unknown, I am simply passing the message from a contact with the Regimental Association. Info currently posted is for the parade itself. I will gladly ask them to weigh in and I will post the answer here. You could also contact the Toronto Scottish BOR at 416-635-4250 x4252 9am-5pm.

This does not seem to have been well advertised, so if anyone can help pass the word it would be appreciated. Former members of the Toronto Scots and interested others, the Toronto Scottish Regiment is being awarded the Freedom of the City of Mississauga. Former members are invited to parade...

Ach, it wasn't until I read this article and this thread that I realized how bitterly disappointed I still am about my own experience.  >:( I have to say the reporter was *far* more gentle then I would be. I was in the recruiting stream for nearly 3 years, then I was mistakenly turned down a...

Impressive shooting. 85 years old and he's still got it.

Yeah, I can be a little like this around tactics, attitudes, etc. Bugs my wife!  :) I went to see A Bridge Too Far with my Dad, who was a WW2 1 Can Para  veteran. I idolized him. He never spoke about the war when sober. I thought at first us going to the flick was neat, and he'd tell me all...

I am going to hazard a guess that you are quite young - still in your teens? - and feel quite stuck. I am going to say something you may not want to hear. You have time to get what you want. Actually, lots of time. And you have other options - think them through. If you limit yourself to ROTP...

I fully understand that this is an older thread, but I wanted to acknowledge Mr Campbell's comments on this topic (quoted below, bold is mine). I thank you Mr. Campbell for your comments. There has been a lot of discussion about the QDJM that has largely been negative.  If any of you reading...