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If your are looking at FLQ, you may want to group it with other domestic protests such as Oka. Would the Olympics (x3) and G7 (x2) fall under security type events?

I hope this helps. Canada, Parliament, House of Commons, Standing Committee on National Defence. (2017). Report on Canada and the Defense of North America. 42nd Parl., 1st sess. Meeting 36. Evidence - NDDN (42-1) - No. 36 - House of Commons of Canada

Previous discussions addressing heraldic topics on the forums: Family Coat of Arms ( (Feb. 2007–Sept. 2021), and Heraldry (Sept. 2022). Relevant references include: The Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA), Grants of Arms, Flags or Badges,, and The Public Register of Arms, Flags, and Badges of...

When VAC's ETB came into effect in 2017, the ten year clock started for all medically released veterans who quailed. After 2017, the ten year clock begins on your release date.

If only the legions actually assisted Canadians with "to never forget". Instead, we have schools who want to ban uniforms at Remembrance day ceremonies. N.S. school apologizes for asking service members not to wear uniforms at Remembrance Day ceremony

When I asked the civilians in my research, they were offered six options for recognition, and over 30% indicated a strong interest in a volunteer service medal. That's more than a hoot.

Bill C-386 is stalled in first reading, after being introduced last March 2024. Sadly, because it's an opposition MP's bill, it is unlikely to ever move forward. Granted, the topic is beginning to become noticed.

Air cadets can earn their glider or small aircraft pilots wings. Most regions have a spring/fall glider familiarisation program. Depending on how close you are to an airfield, some cadet units have arranged famil flights as well.

The focus groups and research on disaster response and volunteers within the Humanitarian Workforce Program have concluded. We anticipate publishing findings from this study early in the new year. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mike, the moderators, and all who contributed to the success...

A couple of the tenets of disaster and emergency management is to foster collaboration and cooperation between all stakeholders, prior to an event. When this is achieved, local responses are more effective and potential hazards are greatly reduced. Recent Canadian experience demonstrates we...

Disasters and emergencies begin and end locally. The discussion last week (CEPCA) recognised that over a few generations, we have shifted from a focus on individual responsibility, which led to strong personal resiliency, to our current dilemma where society is highly dependant on government...

For decades, there has not been a discussion at the national level between all stakeholders, around disaster preparation. Last week, Ottawa hosted the first CEPCA convention and one of the key themes this year was discussing weather Canada needs another EM agency? The consensus is that anything...

The online survey about disaster response and volunteers in the Humanitarian Workforce program study is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated or spread the word about this project. Positions remain open on the follow-up focus groups for this study. If you have 45 minutes to...

@draftandbarmy beat me to it. I came here to post the Global version of this news report. I might support this is the federal government offers a generous buyback package for all of my legally purchased military styled machetes. Since Canada Post workers do not feel safe handling this new...

This data comparison crosses all political lines. PM Stephen Harper led his party as the governing party for 9 years between 2006 to 2015. PM Justin Trudeau has led his party as the governing party for 9 years between 2015 to 2024. In between elections, <1% of Canadians make a contribution...

The way polling numbers are running, it is very likely that we will see a return of the BQ as His Majesty's loyal official opposition.

I have been laughing all morning at this political announcement in the early newscast: The Prime Minister's new comment rings up there with when he said the budget will balance itself.

Members have been offering their opinions and knowledge around a dozen topics involving natural hazard events in Canada. The forum's collective insights focus on the impacts on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and have explored new ways to solve some of the problems these hazards cause. With your...

If these sea creatures are not domesticly produced, we will have to re-engineer and Canadianize them before bringing them into service. The lasers are easy, we already have those in the inventory.

Is the federal government also supporting the increased infrastructure (water, sewer, power ect...) and increased requirements for services, like schools, paramedics, fire, police ect... Both large cities (GTA) and smaller communities are already struggling with these issues.