The Navy League of Canada
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The Quadra Education Foundation (#QEF) is pleased to invite scholarship applications from current and past cadets, officers, and civilian instructors at #HMCSQU...ADRA Cadet Training Centre for 2021. Children of #HMCSQUADRAAlumni are also welcome to apply, with preference given to those who have served with the Canadian Cadet Organizations (CCO). For information on how to apply, including updates on changes to our policies as a result of the cancellation of in-person training at HMCS QUADRA due to COVID-19, please visit our website at www.quadraeducationfoundation.com/how-to-apply. #seacadets #aircadets #armycadets #scholarships #education

The Battle of the Atlantic is commemorated first Sunday in May every year.

BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC COMMEMORATION 2021 Premieres May 2, 2021, 1100 hrs. MST. Please join us and share! https://youtu.be/u09XuzZCrLI... Navy League of Canada, Sherwood Park Branch The Navy League of Canada - Manitoba Division Calgary Branch, The Navy League of Canada Navy League of Canada, Edmonton Branch The Navy League of Canada La Ligue navale du Canada The Navy League of Canada Saskatchewan Division Navy League of Canada -NS Mainland Division The Navy League of Canada - Ontario Division The Navy League of Canada - BC Mainland Division

This is my cadet story Chief Petty Officer Cadet First Class Joesph Hunter Aged out Dec 16, 2020 Within the cadet program, I am Chief Petty Officer First Cla...ss Hunter of RCSCC #60 Swiftsure. This is my 7th year as a cadet and I currently hold the position of Coxswain within the corp. I joined cadets on my 12th birthday and have been having a great time ever since gaining new skills, discovering new experiences and making friends that will last me a lifetime. Cadets, has opened up so many opportunities to me from varied training exercises, volunteering and community involvement, to leadership and travel. It has given me the confidence to stand up in front of the corp as coxswain to give directions, public speak and to teach and impart my knowledge to other cadets. Not only has this has been learned at corp level but also by attending numerous exercises and activities with other corps, such as SIDC, Chilly Willy, Iron Stag, Music Concentration, deployments, sail weekends and regattas. My corp has a strong connection with the local community and over my years with 60 Swiftsure I have participated in numerous community events and activities. Every year I have volunteered with the Rotary Club assisting at the Manitoba Royal Winter Fair Information Booth; manning the Child Find Booth at the Manitoba Summer Fair; volunteering at coat checks; clearing tables at Rib Fest. Every fall I have helped with canvassing for Diabetes Canada in the surrounding neighborhood. I regularly attend activities at local personal care homes where we interact with residents by playing games, dancing and visiting. For the past 2 years I was responsible for organizing cadet participation at my school’s Remembrance Day Service which involves coordinating cadets from all 3 elements and ensuring that everyone is well turned out and has the necessary information and equipment. I always participate with the annual Poppy Tag Day to support our veterans and I assist with fundraisers associated with our Navy League Branch. Initially when I joined cadets I became a member of the band and started playing the bells and then progressed onto the snare drum. I have participated in several Music Concentration events. As well as playing on parade nights I have also performed in drumline demonstrations at ACR, led the Souris Legion Branch Remembrance Day Parade for the past 6 years, play at the annual Battle of the Atlantic Parade and have played in small town summer parades. Before Sea Cadets I had never been in a sail boat but now sailing has become one of my passions. As well as participating in corp sail weekends I did my basic sail course in Kingston and then the following summer I did my intermediate sail course at Quadra. I have also represented my corp at regional regattas. I had the chance to participate on a domestic tall ship deployment out of Victoria BC on Pacific Swift and during the summer of 2019 I was selected to deploy for 4 weeks as a staff cadet on board HMCS Oriel for the Great Lakes Tallship Festival. This was a great opportunity to sail on the oldest ship in the Canadian Fleet with Reg Force crew members, which taught me so much and also allowed me to mentor and teach younger cadets. On another occasion I took part in a seamanship deployment on an Orca Class Patrol Vessel for a week off the coast of Victoria. Here I learnt about naval life on board ship, navigation, seamanship and man overboard drills. During the summer of 2018, I was selected to participate in an International Cadet Exchange to Hong Kong. This was an amazing chance to experience a distinct culture and to participate in diverse activities in a totally different environment. I made new friends and have memories to last a lifetime! With my corp I have been able to travel on trips to both the east and west coast where we had unique opportunities to tour naval vessels, try out firefighting and flooding at damage control school, participate in a Battle of Atlantic Day Remembrance Service out at sea onboard HMCS Halifax as well as visiting many other landmarks and places of interest. Teamwork, leadership, communication, responsibility, commitment and respect go hand in hand, and have played a huge part in my time in cadets and much of what I have learnt will be a huge asset to me in later life and will have a great effect on my future. See more

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Throughout 2020, the Navy League of Canada celebrated its 125th Anniversary. While the organization's mission has evolved over time,... one thing that has not changed is the incredible support we receive from our volunteers. We are wholeheartedly proud of our members, current and past. Without their selfless dedication, our organization would not be here today. It is in their honour that we celebrate National Volunteer Week, because it is with their help that we can continue to offer oceans of opportunity from coast to coast to coast. Do you have an exceptional volunteer in your community? Tell us about them below! -- SEMAINE NATIONALE DU BÉNÉVOLAT Tout au long de 2020, la Ligue navale du Canada a célébré son 125e anniversaire. Bien que la mission de l'organisation ait évolué au fil du temps, une chose qui n'a pas changé est l'incroyable soutien que nous recevons de nos bénévoles. Nous sommes de tout cœur fiers de nos membres, actuels et passés. Sans leur dévouement désintéressé, notre organisation ne serait pas ici aujourd'hui. C'est en leur honneur que nous célébrons la Semaine nationale de l'action bénévole, car c'est avec leur aide que nous pouvons continuer d'offrir des océans d'opportunités d'un océan à l'autre. Avez-vous un bénévole exceptionnelle dans votre communauté? Parlez-nous d'eux dans les commentaires!

Congratulations, CPO2 Krishka!

In our continuing profile of Hubbell Award Winners... My name is Anetta Los and I was honored to receive the Hubbell award in 2016, while nearing the end of my ...time at RCSCC John Travers Cornwell VC. Since then, I have been studying at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Engineering, working towards my major in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources. I still love to sail, and try to work with the cadets as often as I can, coming back to help out during sail weekends at the Lake Winnipeg Cadet Nautical Site in Gimli, MB. Since leaving the cadet program, I have been lucky enough to apply my leadership and strong work ethic to three major infrastructure projects including a Transmission Line in Northern Manitoba, a Dam in Calgary, and a Retention Structure in Canmore AB, which I'm currently working on now. I used my Hubbell Scholarship to pay my first laptop which has helped me be successful in university and even today. Cadets helped me find the courage to try new things and the independence to move away from home to work on exciting projects. I am very grateful to be among such incredible members of the cadet community, and I can't wait to see what the future award winners accomplish. Thanks Annetta. We are so happy the Scholarship helped you on your journey!

On Dec 15, 2020, at 5:37 pm PST, the active search for Master Sailor Duane Earle, a boatswain aboard HMCS Winnipeg, has concluded. Sadly, he was not found. The ...ship’s crew now begins their journey home and our hearts remain with his loved ones. News Release The search for missing sailor from HMCS Winnipeg has concluded December 15, 2020 Esquimalt, B.C. National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The active search for Master Sailor Duane Earle, deployed in Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg, has concluded at 5:37 pm Pacific Standard Time (8:37 pm Eastern Standard Time). Sadly, he has not been found. Master Sailor Earle’s next of kin have been notified and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are providing his family with the support needed to help them through this difficult time. His family is currently in their grieving process as a result of this tragic loss. Therefore, they are asking the media to respect their privacy during this very difficult time. Now that the search has concluded, HMCS Winnipeg will continue their transit home to Esquimalt, B.C. Details of their arrival will be communicated in the near future. As mentioned previously, the CAF will conduct an investigation into the circumstances of how MS Earle went missing. More details on the investigation will be made available in the coming weeks. Quotes It is with a heavy heart that we announce that we have concluded our active search for Master Sailor Earle. This decision was not taken lightly, however after extensive coverage of the search area we have not been able to locate him. I would also like to thank our allies who were involved in the search for Master Sailor Earle. They have been steadfast in their support to HMCS Winnipeg. Right now our focus remains on supporting his family, his friends and shipmates as they work through this very challenging time and I offer my deepest sympathies. Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Maritime Component Commander This is an unimaginably difficult time for the family and the crew. With the conclusion of the active search, we are focused on supporting Master Sailor Earle’s family and friends while also working to bring HMCS Winnipeg the rest of the way home after a long and very demanding deployment. The entire Pacific Fleet, the whole of the Royal Canadian Navy and the CAF, stand beside them and will continue to support them in the coming days. Commodore Angus Topshee, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific These have been an extremely difficult couple of days for the ship’s company. We have completed a challenging deployment, in very uncertain times both at home and overseas, and we will continue to stand together through this incredibly sad time. I would like to offer my sympathies to the family and friends of Master Sailor Earle. He will be sorely missed. Commander Mike Stefanson, Commanding Officer HMCS Winnipeg Quick Facts On December 14, 2020, Master Sailor Earle, a 47-year old Boatswain, originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was reported missing while the ship was approximately 500 nautical miles west of San Francisco, California, en route back to Esquimalt after being deployed to the Asia-Pacific region on Operations PROJECTION and NEON. An extensive search of an area approximately 2,000 nautical miles took place over the past 30 hours from both the air and sea. The search effort was coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Alameda County, California, and included the ship’s embarked Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone helicopter; an RCAF CP-140 Aurora from 19 Wing, Comox, B.C.; a US Coast Guard C-27J search and rescue aircraft; a California Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft; and HMCS Winnipeg. From September to December 2020, HMCS Winnipeg was deployed in the Asia-Pacific region on Operation PROJECTION Asia-Pacific and Operation NEON, to further strengthen Canada’s relations with partners in the area. During these operations, the CAF conduct training, exercises, and engagements with foreign navies and other international security partners. HMCS Winnipeg has approximately 230 highly trained and professional officers and sailors who were well-prepared to meet the challenges of their deployment on Operations PROJECTION and NEON. HMCS Winnipeg delivered robust capabilities working with our partner navies to strengthen international partnerships and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. - 30 - Social Media @CAFOperations @OperationsFC Contacts Media Relations Department of National Defence Email: [email protected] Le 15 déc, à 5 h 37 PST, la portion active des efforts de recherches pour matc Duane Earle, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM Winnipeg, a pris fin. Malheureusement, il n'a pas été trouvé. Le navire et son équipage entament leur retour, en pensant à sa famille. Communiqué de presse La mission de recherche et sauvetage du militaire canadien du NCSM Winnipeg a pris fin 15 décembre 2020 Esquimalt, C.-B. Défense nationale / Forces armées canadiennes La phase active de recherche du matelot-chef Duane Earle, déployé à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Winnipeg a pris fin à 5 h 37 pm à l’heure normale du Pacifique (8 h 37 pm à l’heure normale de l’Est). Malheureusement, il n’a pas été retrouvé. Les proches du matelot-chef Earle ont été avisés et les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) apportent aux membres de sa famille le soutien nécessaire pour les aider durant cette période difficile. Sa famille vit présentement un deuil profond à la suite de cette perte tragique. En ce sens, ils demandent aux médias de respecter leur vie privée durant cette période difficile. Les efforts de recherche ayant pris fin, le NCSM Winnipeg continuera maintenant son transit vers la maison, à Esquimalt, en Colombie-Britannique. Les détails concernant l’arrivée du navire seront communiqués prochainement. Tel que mentionné auparavant, les FAC mèneront une enquête pour déterminer les circonstances entourant la disparition du matelot-chef Earle. Plus de détails concernant l’investigation seront communiqués dans les semaines à venir. Citations C’est le cœur lourd que nous annonçons la conclusion de la recherche active du matelot-chef Earle. Cette décision n’a pas été prise à la légère, toutefois après une couverture élargie de la zone de recherche, nous n’avons pas été en mesure de le retrouver. J’aimerais aussi remercier nos alliés impliqués dans la recherche du matelot-chef Earle. Ils ont fait preuve d’une volonté inébranlable dans leur appui au NCSM Winnipeg. À ce stade, nos efforts se concentrent sur le soutien à sa famille, à ses amis et à ses camarades de bord alors qu’ils traversent cette épreuve difficile et je leur offre mes condoléances les plus sincères. Contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, Commandant de la composante maritime Cette période est d’une difficulté inimaginable pour la famille et l’équipage. Avec la conclusion de la recherche active, nous sommes concentrés sur le soutien à la famille ainsi qu’aux amis du matelot-chef Earle, tout en travaillant à ramener le NCSM Winnipeg à bon port après un déploiement long et exigeant. L’entière flotte du Pacifique, l’ensemble de la Marine royale canadienne ainsi que les FAC, se tiennent aux côtés d’eux et continueront de les supporter dans les jours à venir. Commodore Angus Topshee, Commandant de Flotte canadienne du Pacifique Ces derniers jours se sont avérés extrêmement difficiles pour l’équipage. Nous avons complétés un déploiement exigeant, lors d’une période remplie d’incertitudes autant à la maison qu’outre-mer, et nous continuerons de se tenir coudes-à-coudes à travers cette épreuve d’une tristesse incroyable. J’aimerais offrir mes sympathies à la famille et aux amis du matelot-chef Earle. Il nous manquera amèrement. Commander Mike Stefanson, Commandant du NCSM Winnipeg Faits en bref Le 14 décembre 2020, le matelot-chef Duane Earle, un manœuvrier de 47 ans originaire de Winnipeg, au Manitoba, a été porté disparu au moment où le navire se trouvait à environ 500 milles nautiques à l’ouest de San Francisco, en Californie, et qu’il retournait à Esquimalt après avoir participé à un déploiement dans la région de l’Asie-Pacifique à l’appui des opérations PROJECTION Asie-Pacifique et NEON. Une recherche approfondie d’une zone mesurant approximativement 2,000 miles nautiques2 a eu lieu sur une période de plus de 30 heures, et ce, dans les airs et sur la mer. Les efforts de recherche ont été coordonnés par le centre conjoint de coordination des opérations de sauvetage du comté d’Alameda, en Californie, avec l’aide de l’hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone embarqué à bord du navire; d’un avion CP-140 Aurora de l’Aviation royale canadienne du 19e Escadre, basé à Comox, en Colombie-Britanique; un avion C 27J Spartan de la Garde côtière américaine; un avion C 130 Hercules de la Garde nationale aérienne de la Californie; et le NCSM Winnipeg. De septembre à décembre 2020, le NCSM Winnipeg a été déployé dans la région de l’Asie-Pacifique dans le cadre des opérations PROJECTION Asie-Pacifique et NEON, pour améliorer les relations du Canada avec les partenaires de cette région. Durant ces opérations, les FAC effectuent de l’entraînement, des exercices et des engagements auprès de marines étrangères et d’autres partenaires internationaux de la sécurité. Le NCSM Winnipeg compte environ 230 officiers et marins hautement qualifiés qui étaient bien préparés pour les défis de leur participation au déploiement dans le cadre des opérations PROJECTION et NEON. Le NCSM Winnipeg a apporté des capacités robustes dans la collaboration avec les marines partenaires pour renforcer les partenariats internationaux et la stabilité dans la région de l’Asie-Pacifique. - 30 - Médias sociaux @OperationsFC @CAFOperations Personnes-ressources Relations avec les médias Ministère de la Défense nationale Courriel : [email protected] Canadian Armed Forces Operations Commander Royal Canadian Navy / Commandant de la Marine royale canadienne HMCS Winnipeg / NCSM Winnipeg CFB BFC Esquimalt Canadian Armed Forces Royal Canadian Navy Royal Canadian Air Force

In September 2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Child Welfare League of Canada, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, Duke... of Edinburgh’s Award, Experiences Canada, Girl Guides, JA Canada, Navy League of Canada, Pathways to Education, Students Commission of Canada , United Nations Association in Canada, and the YMCA Canada (members of the National Youth Serving Agencies, NYSA), commissioned Abacus Data to conduct a nationally representative survey with 1,000 Canadian youth aged 15 to 30. We sought to understand the impacts and perspectives of the pandemic thus far for youth in Canada and explore their ideas for recovery. As youth continue to navigate through this world disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, it will be important to provide them with opportunities to re-engage with employment, education and social connections. Young people are aware of the challenges ahead and want to be an active part of solutions. They need more tools and supports, and opportunities to connect with each other to strengthen their efforts. A large majority of young people (85%) believe youth serving agencies have a role in helping them achieve this. The Navy League of Canada supports almost 10,000 youth in 300 communities across Canada by offering youth programming at low or no cost. These programs connect youth to their communities, and teach them valuable life skills that prepare them for their futures including teamwork, communication, collaboration, problem-solving and creative thinking. Together, we can make sure Canada's youth will #BounceBackBetter Find out more at COVID-19 & Canadian Youth: Impacts, Perspectives & the Recovery https://abacusdata.ca//11/NYS-Youth-Survey-Final-Report.pdf presents the full findings of the survey.

HMCS CHIPPAWA invites you to join us virtually on November 11th at 10:30am for our Remembrance day Ceremony, live streaming on youtube. This ceremony was filme...d in advance over several days in order to comply with public health safety measures. Le NCSM CHIPPAWA vous invite à prendre part à sa cérémonie annuelle du Jour du souvenir. Cette cérémonie virtuelle a été filmée sur plusieurs jours selon les règles provinciales de la santé et sera présentée le 11 novembre à 10h30. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxdLBJME91JBd_xz9uWBTw #HMCSChippawa #prairiesailor #RCNavy

Although Cadets and Officers are not authorized to attend commemorations in person this year, there are still virtual ways to participate in this important day.

VETERANS WEEK 2020 From November 5 to 11 of 2020, Canadians come together to honour the brave women and men who have served our country in times of conflict... and peace. This year’s theme draws on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World World, which the Navy League of Canada proudly lent support to the Canadian government in. Stay tuned in the coming days for highlights on WWII milestones that helped to shape Canada’s rich and evergreen military endeavors. FEATURE #1: The Navy League Ditty Bag -- this gift bag was a welcome comfort to Canadian sailors through the Two World Wars. --------- SEMAINE DES VÉTÉRANS Au cours de la prochaine semaine de 2020, les Canadiens se rassemblent pour honorer les courageux femmes et hommes qui ont servi notre pays en temps de conflit et de paix. Le thème de cette année s'inspire du 75e anniversaire de la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, auquel la Ligue navale du Canada a fièrement prêté son soutien au gouvernement canadien. Restez à l'écoute dans les prochains jours pour découvrir les faits saillants sur les jalons de la Seconde Guerre mondiale qui ont contribué à façonner l'histoire militaire du Canada. FAIT #1: Le sac de ditty de la Ligue navale -- ce sac-cadeau était un réconfort bienvenu pour les marins canadiens pendant les deux guerres mondiales.

Thoughts of Remembrance Day from National past president, Earle Corn.

The League’s independent not-for-profit corporation status allows them flexibility to engage with private industry, non-government organizations and provincial,... territorial and municipal governments. This benefits corps and squadrons with additional resources, help in securing facilities, and other items not provided by the CAF. Corps and Squadrons will also benefit from increased visibility in their communities. Commanding Officers and their local League representatives can identify opportunities together, to best support the corps and squadrons and most importantly the Cadets. It is through this shared responsibility that we strengthen our profile and garner community support. The Navy League of Canada, the Army Cadet League of Canada and the Air Cadet League of Canada are national federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations willing to support Cadets and Cadet Corps and Squadrons in specific key areas, as requested by the CAF. For many decades, the CAF has benefitted from the support of the Cadet Leagues. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to formalize the shared roles and responsibilities of the CAF and the Cadet Leagues, in support of Cadets, Corps, and Squadrons, and the consultative arrangements for executing those roles and responsibilities C’est le statut d'organisation à but non lucratif indépendante qui permet aux Ligues de s'engager avec le secteur privé, les organisations non gouvernementales et les gouvernements provinciaux, territoriaux et municipaux. Les corps et escadrons bénéficient ainsi de ressources supplémentaires, d’une aide pour assurer l’accès à des locaux aux fins d’entrainement des cadets et d'autres éléments qui ne sont pas fournis par les FAC. Les corps et escadrons bénéficieront également d'une visibilité accrue dans leur communauté. Les commandants et les représentants locaux des Ligues respectives peuvent ensemble identifier les possibilités afin de mieux soutenir les corps et les escadrons et, surtout, les cadets. C'est grâce à cette responsabilité partagée que nous renforçons notre profil et obtenons le soutien de la communautae. La Ligue navale du Canada, la Ligue des cadets de l'Armée du Canada et la Ligue des cadets de l 'Air du Canada sont des organismes nationaux à but non lucratif constitués en vertu d'une loi fédérale qui sont prêtes à appuyer les cadets ainsi que les corps et escadrons de cadets dans des domaines clés précis, tel que demandé par les FAC. Les FAC bénéficient d'ailleurs de l'appui des ligues de cadets depuis plusieurs décennies. Le présent protocole d'entente a pour but de formaliser les rôles et les responsabilités partagées des FAC et des ligues de cadets, a l' appui des cadets et des corps et escadrons de cadets, ainsi que l'entente consultative encadrant l'exécution de ces rôles et de ces responsabilités. Army Cadet League of Canada - La Ligue des cadets de l'Armée du Canada Air Cadet League of Canada / Ligue des cadets de l'Air du Canada COATS & Volunteers / SAIOC & bénévoles

Mr. Norm Sparks, Past President of Manitoba Division It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of one of the Manitoba Division’s former Presidents. Mr. Norm Sparks passed away on October 14, 2020. Mr. Sparks was a Sea Cadet in Manitoba during the 1960s and was a long serving Navy League of Canada member. Mr. Sparks served as Cornwell Branch President between 2005 -2006 and then as Manitoba Division President between 2007 - 2009. https://cropo.com//detai/7457/NORMAN-SPARKS/obituary.html

Celebrating NL125 with everyone fully masked up!

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2020 This month, Canadians champion and celebrate women throughout history who have and continue to shape a stronger and more incl...usive nation. There are countless female trailblazers in the Navy League community who have helped to enrich the organization over the years; in 1950, the Navy League of Canada first opened its very own Wrennette Corps for girls. Today, our programs are fully gender-inclusive, and our organization continues to work hard with Canadians to reach gender harmony. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to nominate a Women of Impact for this year’s Women’s History Month! Click on the link below to learn more https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemorat/woi-fic/nomination-en.html #BecauseOfYou --------------------------------- MOIS DE L'HISTOIRE DES FEMMES Ce mois-ci, les Canadiens défendent et célèbrent les femmes de l'histoire qui ont façonné et continuent de façonner une nation plus forte et plus inclusive. Il y a d'innombrables femmes pionnières dans la communauté de la Ligue navale qui ont contribué à enrichir l'organisation au fil des ans; en 1950, la Ligue navale du Canada a ouvert pour la première fois son propre Wrennette Corps pour les filles. Aujourd'hui, nos programmes sont pleinement inclusifs entre les sexes, et notre organisation continue de travailler d'arrache-pied avec les Canadiens pour atteindre l'harmonie entre les sexes. Ne manquez pas l’occasion de proposer la candidature d’une femme d’impact pour le Mois de l’histoire des femmes de cette année! Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour en savoir plus https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemorat/woi-fic/nomination-fr.html

The Royal Canadian Legion is accepting submissions for their annual Youth Remembrance Contests. The first place winning entries at the national level in all cat...egories in the Poster Contests, and the first place winning entries of the Senior categories in the Literary Contests are displayed at the Canadian War Museum from July 1 to May 1 of the following year. For the Poster Contest, the second and third place winning entries are displayed in the foyer of the House of Commons during the Remembrance period in November. To get started go to their web page for more information, and the application. https://legion.ca/comm/youth-education/remembrance-contests Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Legion

Do's DO wear a non-medical mask or face covering to protect others. DO ensure the mask is made of at least two layers of tightly woven fabric. DO inspect the ma...sk for tears or holes. DO ensure the mask or face covering is clean and dry. DO wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after touching the mask or face covering. DO use the ear loops or ties to put on and remove the mask. DO ensure your nose and mouth are fully covered. DO replace and launder your mask whenever it becomes damp or dirty. DO wash your mask with hot, soapy water and let it dry completely before wearing it again. DO store re-usable masks in a clean paper bag until you wear it again. DO discard masks that cannot be washed in a plastic lined garbage bin after use. Don'ts DON'T reuse masks that are moist, dirty or damaged. DON'T wear a loose mask. DON'T touch the mask while wearing it. DON'T remove the mask to talk to someone. DON'T hang mask from your neck or ears. DON'T share your mask. DON'T leave your used mask within the reach of others. Remember, wearing a non-medical mask or face covering alone will not prevent the spread of COVID-19. You must also wash your hands often, practice physical distancing and stay home if you are sick. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

HMCS CHIPPAWA extends our congratulations to Lieutenant Commander (NL) Raymond C Leveque, recipient of the Twice the Citizen Award. This award recognizes over 4...0 years of outstanding contributions, service and genuine support to the military, business, and civilian communities in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Mr. Leveque is currently a board member for the Naval Museum of Manitoba and provides sales and customer service to HMCS CHIPPAWA through Premier Printing. Le NCSM CHIPPAWA désire féliciter le Capitaine de corvette Raymond C. Lévesque pour ses 40 années passées à soutenir les entreprises de Winnipeg. M. Lévesque a reçu le prix Twice the Citizen, est membre du comité du Musée naval du Manitoba et travaille pour Premier Printing.

Know before you go - Important information regarding the resumption of training on October 1st

We are proud to re-introduce our gender inclusive ranks for Sea Cadets. Effective immediately the following will be used for Sea Cadets across the country. This... proudly reflects the values of the cadet program that is open to all Canadian Youth. Master Cadet Leading Cadet Able Cadet Ordinary Cadet For more information about cadet ranks you can visit: https://www.canada.ca//queens-regul/chapter-4-cadets.html"

Dear friends and colleagues, The last few months have been difficult for everyone adjusting to the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada. Provinc...es are easing restrictions on a regional basis and the reopening of local businesses and modifications of social-distancing guidelines shows how hard all Canadians have been working to maintain our communities safe. Canadian health experts have noted that COVID-19 may have second or third waves across Canada as businesses reopen, school resumes, and the public engages in more activities. It is for this reason that all in-person activities for Sea and Navy League Cadets (including fundraising) will be postponed until at least 1 October 2020. That being said, the resumption of in-person training will be solely dependent on any individual corps’ ability to carry out their role safely again once public health officials give the right of way. Navy League Corps are required to develop in-person safety plans in accordance with their local health authorities and Navy League restrictions, which may include submitting a detailed plan based on the National COVID-19 Policies and Procedures document. These plans must be sent to their Divisions for review and final approval prior to any in-person activities taking place as the health and safety of all of our members, volunteers, and cadets remains our top priority. Virtual engagement activities will be a top priority in the meantime to keep Cadets busy and involved in our programs while rigorous preparations for safe in-person activities are underway. This training year will be unlike anything we have seen before. It will challenge us to think creatively, and our national Navy League Cadet teams have been working hard to introduce new learning opportunities to engage our cadets in a virtual space. We strongly encourage our members to reach out to their Divisional Commander to learn about these tools and implement them to provide valuable learning experiences for our Navy League Cadets. Should you wish to participate in fundraising activities, you must do so in accordance with your local health officials and correspond with your Divisions for tracking and approval prior to executing the activity. Initiatives will continue to be reviewed on a case by case basis for approval to ensure that our cadets and members are not put in harm’s way and the Navy League of Canada does not become a vector for the spread of COVID-19. Over the last few weeks we have received requests for fundraising initiatives, which we have reviewed on a case-by-case basis for approval. We have been pleasantly surprised to see that many of you are taking up the task to get creative and continue to serve your communities while maintaining the health and safety of our members top of mind. As a national organization with extensive group programming across the country, the Navy League of Canada holds the health and safety of the cadets, members, volunteers, and their families in our highest priority. To this end, we encourage our members to remain vigilant and follow the recommendations set by their local health authorities to the best of their abilities. In addition to this, we are aware that the pandemic is a fluid situation, which means that subsequent direction will be sent out as soon as new information is received. We hope that you all remain safe, healthy and happy as we all move through this period of transition. The Navy League of Canada looks forward to seeing you all again as soon as we are able to. Sincerely, Matt Waterman, CD National President -------------------------- Chers amis et collègues, Les derniers mois ont été difficiles pour tout le monde à s'adapter aux implications de la pandémie du COVID-19 à travers le Canada. Les provinces prennent des décisions sur une base régionale et la réouverture des entreprises locales et les modifications des lignes directrices de distanciation sociale montrent à quel point tous les Canadiens ont travaillé dur pour assurer la sécurité de nos collectivités. Les experts canadiens de la santé ont noté que le COVID-19 pourrait avoir une deuxième ou une troisième vague partout au Canada à mesure que les entreprises rouvriront, que les écoles reprendront et que le public s'engagera dans plus d'activités. C'est pour cette raison que toutes les activités en personne de la Ligue navale (y compris la collecte de fonds) seront reportées au 1er octobre 2020. Cela étant dit, la reprise de la formation en personne dépendra uniquement de la capacité de tout corps individuel à transporter leur rôle à nouveau en toute sécurité une fois que les responsables de la santé publique auront donné la priorité. Les corps de la Ligue navale sont tenus d'élaborer des plans de sécurité en personne conformément aux autorités sanitaires locales et aux restrictions de la Ligue navale, ce qui peut inclure la soumission d'un plan détaillé basé sur le document des politiques et procédures nationales COVID-19. Ces plans doivent être et envoyés à leurs divisions pour examen approbation finale avant toute activité en personne, car la santé et la sécurité de tous nos membres, bénévoles et cadets demeurent notre priorité absolue. Les activités virtuelles seront une priorité absolue dans l'intervalle pour garder les cadets occupés et impliqués dans nos programmes pendant que des préparatifs rigoureux pour les activités en personne sont en cours. Cette année de formation ne ressemblera à rien de ce que nous avons vu auparavant. Cela nous mettra au défi de penser de manière créative, et nos équipes nationales de cadets de la Ligue navale ont travaillé d'arrache-pied pour offrir de nouvelles possibilités d'apprentissage afin d'engager nos cadets dans un espace virtuel. Nous encourageons vivement nos membres à contacter leur commandant de division pour en savoir plus sur ces outils et les mettre en œuvre pour offrir des expériences d'apprentissage précieuses à nos cadets de la Ligue navale. Au cours des dernières semaines, nous avons reçu des demandes d'initiatives de financement, que nous avons examinées au cas par cas pour approbation. Nous avons été agréablement surpris de voir que bon nombre d'entre vous entreprennent la tâche de faire preuve de créativité et de continuer à servir vos communautés tout en maintenant la santé et la sécurité de nos membres à l'esprit. Si vous souhaitez participer à des activités de financement, vous devez le faire en accord avec vos responsables locaux de la santé et correspondre avec vos divisions pour approbation avant d'exécuter l'activité. Les initiatives continueront d’être examinées au cas par cas pour approbation afin de s’assurer que nos cadets et nos membres ne sont pas mis en danger, et que la Ligue navale du Canada ne devient pas un vecteur de propagation du COVID-19. En tant qu'organisme national ayant une vaste programmation de groupe à travers le pays, la Ligue navale du Canada fait de la santé et de la sécurité des cadets, des membres, des bénévoles et de leurs familles notre priorité absolue. À cette fin, nous encourageons nos membres à rester vigilants et à suivre au mieux les recommandations établies par leurs autorités sanitaires locales. En plus de cela, nous sommes conscients que la pandémie est une situation fluide, ce qui signifie qu'une direction ultérieure sera envoyée dès que de nouvelles informations seront reçues. Nous espérons que vous resterez tous en sécurité, en bonne santé et heureux alors que nous traversons tous cette période de transition. La Ligue navale du Canada a hâte de vous revoir tous dès que possible. Cordialement, Matt Waterman, CD Président national

Always a fantastic event. See some of the Best Cadets in Manitoba. Huge thanks to everyone involved with the HUBBELL award program. https://facebook.com/events/s/2020-hubbell-awards-ceremony/1753687438111756/?ti=icl

The Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services - CFMWS- CFOne Program has recognized that Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers are a part of the extended Canadian ...Armed Forces community, and can now enjoy the advantages of the CFOne membership. Those interested in a CFOne membership can visit: http://www.cf1fc.ca where they can complete the application form. Cadets and JCRs will require an activation code from their local Corps or Squadron staff to complete the application.

Thank you to my colleague Finance Minister Scott Fielding for proclaiming the 1st week of September in Manitoba as Merchant Navy Awareness Week. Canada's Mercha...nt Navy played a key role working with the Royal Canadian Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous battle of WWII. #LestWeForget See more

Congratulations! Richard McLaren Memorial Scholarship: Chief Petty Officer First Class Talia Krishka, RCSCC John Travers Cornwell VC, Winnipeg, MB. Bachelor of Arts, Université de Saint-Boniface

Every once in a while it has to happen to the best of us, even our Division Commander, CDR (NL) Clayton Kozak. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIR!!! (rumour has it that 40 candles were sacrificed for the occasion)

MENTAL WELLNESS MONDAY DID YOU KNOW? The amount of time that you spend on social media can negatively effect your mental health. Although social media has m...any beneficial uses, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media use and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. Tracking your time spent on social media, turning your phone/tablet off before going to bed, and removing apps from your phone are all great ways to modify your social media use to improve your mental health! --------- --------- LUNDI SANTÉ MENTALE LE SAVIEZ-VOUS? Le temps que vous passez sur les réseaux sociaux peut avoir un effet négatif sur votre santé mentale. Bien que les médias sociaux aient de nombreuses utilisations bénéfiques, de nombreuses études ont trouvé un lien entre les médias sociaux lourds et un risque accru de dépression, d'anxiété et de sentiments de solitude. Suivre le temps que vous passez sur les réseaux sociaux, éteindre votre téléphone/tablette avant d'aller vous coucher et supprimer des applications de votre téléphone sont tous d'excellents moyens de modifier votre utilisation des réseaux sociaux pour améliorer votre santé mentale!

We are proud to introduce a new Online Registration Tool to make the registration process easier to join cadets! Parents/guardians and prospective cadets can no...w visit our website at www.canada.ca/join-cadets to receive information to help them start the registration process. The tool will gather their contact information as well as the unit they are interested in joining and forward it to the corps/squadrons’ generic mailbox. Corps and squadrons will then be able to contact the parent/guardian to answer any questions and arrange for the completion of the registration process. This is the first release of the new Online Registration Tool. It is the first of many improvements meant to support the current registration process, it does not replace the required documentation or FORTRESS data entry requirements. The Online Registration Tool will continue to evolve to streamline the current registration process.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Today, we celebrate the diversity and culture of the world’s indigenous population, while also recogn...izing a need to protect and promote their rights. This year, the Indigenous Peoples and Development Branch of the UN will be hosting a virtual event to bring together indigenous organizations and many others under the 2020 Indigenous Peoples Day theme: COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience. Join the event tomorrow at 9:00 AM EST by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232930833#success --------- --------- BONNE JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DES PEUPLES AUTOCHTONES DANS LE MONDE Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la diversité et la culture de la population autochtone du monde, tout en reconnaissant la nécessité de protéger et de promouvoir leurs droits. Cette année, la Branche des peuples autochtones et du développement de l'ONU organisera un événement virtuel pour rassembler les organisations autochtones et bien d'autres sous le thème de la Journée des peuples autochtones 2020: COVID-19 et la résilience des peuples autochtones. Rejoignez l'événement demain à 9h00 HNE en cliquant sur ce lien: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232930833#success

At least the docks are good for something this summer.

Congratulations, Chief Hunter!

#TributeTuesday: "My name is CPO1 Joseph Hunter. I'm from 60 Swiftsure Sea Cadets in Brandon, Manitoba. I'm the coxswain of the corps. I just graduated from Cro...cus Plains Regional Secondary School. I'm taking a year off to get work experience in the theatre and live event industry, before going to a Lighting Production School. Cadets has given me once in a life time opportunities such as international exchange to Hong Kong, sailing aboard the HMCS Oriole / NCSM Oriole, and many more. Cadets has also taught me many life skills such as public speaking, sailing, leadership, and problem solving. I enjoy taking a active role within my corps and inspiring the younger cadets to reach their full potential." Do you want to be featured on Tribute Tuesday? Send us a picture and a short paragraph about your time in cadets and where you're headed next year and get featured every Tuesday! Send them to [email protected] or message us here on Facebook. The Navy League of Canada - Manitoba Division

OUR NEWEST PROJECT IS READY TO BE REVEALED! We called, and you answered The Navy League of Canada will be OFFICIALLY launching a Canada-wide trivia game thr...ough an app called Kahoot! this week, which is a game-based learning platform. We have put together some of the craftiest seamanship-oriented questions that will without a doubt sail all participants directly into competition mode! This week's round will be a Divisional qualifier, and the game winners will receive giftcards and other fun prizes! Fair winds and following seas for now stay tuned for additional details in your inboxes in the coming days. NOTRE NOUVEAU PROJET EST PRÊT À ÊTRE RÉVÉLÉ Nous avons appelé, et vous avez répondu La Ligue navale du Canada lancera OFFICIELLEMENT un jeu-questionnaire pancanadien grâce à une application appelée Kahoot! cette semaine, qui est une plate-forme d'apprentissage numérique. Nous avons rassemblé des questions difficiles liées au matelotage qui mettront sans aucun doute tous les participants directement en mode compétition! Le match de cette semaine sera un tournoi de qualification divisionnaire, et les gagnants du jeu recevront des cartes-cadeaux et d'autres prix amusants! Bon vent et bonne mer pour maintenant restez à l'écoute pour l'annonce de plus de détails sur le jeu dans les prochains jours.

The Commander National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group is proud to announce the official Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Mobile Application (C...JCR App) to all members and supporters of Canadian Cadet Organizations (CCO). CJCR App mirrors and reutilizes the current Canadian Armed Forces App, with content and functionality customized to the Natl CJCR Sp Gp. The CJCR App is a platform that is designed to provide COATS members, cadets and stakeholders with updates from leadership, access to social media feeds, as well as a variety of resources. For more information on how to downland the application please visit:https://www.canada.ca//mem/cancdtgens/cancdtgen021-20.html

Here is an important update from the Formation Commander, BGen Cochrane regarding training in September. https://www.canada.ca//cadets-ju/covid-19/phase3covid.html

5-weeks of summer training activities Cadets will be able to take five weeks of distance learning activities during the summer, for about two to three hours per... week. The choice of the 22 activities is the same as those offered on the "Cadet Activities" portal on the Extranet and posted on the Cadet Learning / Apprentissage des cadets Facebook page, and in the Virtual CTC Catalogue on our Facebook Notes! Registration for these activities will open on Monday, 29 June at 1100hrs EST and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Applications received before this time will not be accepted. In order for cadets to register for these activities, Cadets will need to send an email to their Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU) with the following information: Last Name First Name Corps / Squadron Number Corps / Squadron element Name of the activity you wish to register for. Dates of serial you wish to register for. The language you would like the activity delivered in; Phone number (will be use as a second factor authentication for your online account) A email address that the cadet has access to; and Instrument selection for cadets registering for the music course Cadets must send an email to the following address that corresponds to their Regional Cadet Support Unit (RCSU). RCSU Atlantic (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick) [email protected] RCSU Eastern (Quebec and the Ottawa Valley) [email protected] RCSU Central (Ontario, except the Ottawa Valley) [email protected] RCSU Northwest (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory and the territory of Nunavut) [email protected] RCSU Pacific (British Columbia) [email protected] Cadets’ email must be send from their personal email address or an email that they can access. A parent email, that the cadet cannot access, should not be used. Cadets will be contacted once they are loaded on an activity, and provided instructions on how to log in to the learning tools required to participate in the activity.

INTERNATIONAL PRIDE MONTH 2020 This month, we celebrate and stand in solidarity with the LGBT2Q+ community internationally. That said, it is also time... to strengthen our commitment to activism in pursuit of building a more inclusive society, which is what Pride is rooted in. The Navy League of Canada stands in solidarity with all members of the LGBT2Q+ community and wishes everyone a Happy Pride Month! Check out this Virtual Pride event that is being held at 6:00 PM EDT today -- a handful of connected Toronto LGBT2Q+ artists will participate in a series of Rapid Fire talks to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on their art. https://www.pridetoronto.com/event/creating-the-rainbow/ ----------- ----------- MOIS DE FIERTÉ INTERNATIONAL 2020 Ce mois-ci, nous célébrons et sommes solidaires de la communauté LGBT2Q+ à l'échelle internationale. Cela dit, il est également temps de renforcer notre engagement en faveur de l'activisme pour bâtir une société plus inclusive, ce qui est la raison d'être de Fierté. La Ligue navale du Canada est solidaire de tous les membres de la communauté LGBT2Q+ et souhaite à tous un joyeux mois de Pride! Découvrez cet événement qui se déroule à 18 h 00 HAE aujourd'hui -- un groupe d'artistes connectés de LGBT2Q+ au Toronto participera à une série de conférences pour parler des effets du COVID-19 sur leur art. https://www.pridetoronto.com/event/creating-the-rainbow/

As we enter the 4th month of emergency orders, social distancing and travel restrictions, our worlds are looking very different as we start returning to whateve...r our new normal looks like. As you; our supporters know, the Royal Canadian Legions are also huge supporters of our Cadet programs. Covid 19 has not been kind to this organization. They need us. Our Legions are struggling. Please reach out to your local Legions and see what we can do to ensure they can and do start back up. Encourage your friends to do the same. Become involved. Thank you to all of you for what you do to allow us to continue to be a critical piece of the Cadet Program in Mb. and Canada. Stay safe.

Would Corps, Navy League Branches and other sponsoring groups please share this announcement.

MENTAL WELLNESS MONDAY Happy Monday Navy Leaguers! We hope you're all doing well in the novel socially-distanced world we are all adapting to. Check out th...e mental health infographic below for some fast facts and helpful resources on mental health in Canada that we hope will be of value to you and your loved ones. #DistantlyTogether --------- --------- SANTÉ MENTALE LUNDI Joyeux lundi à toute la communauté de la Ligue navale! Nous espérons que vous débrouillez tous bien dans le nouveau monde socialement éloigné auquel nous nous adaptons. Consultez l'infographie sur la santé mentale ci-dessous pour quelques faits et ressources utiles sur la santé mentale au Canada que nous l'espérons seront utiles pour vous et vos bien aimés. #ÀDistanceEnsemble

We are looking for cadets to be featured in our Canada Day video! It's easy to participate, all you have to do is jump into that uniform and film yourself sayin...g Happy Canada Day from your hometown. If you'd like in, send us a DM! We will give you some more instructions so that we all look as spiffy as can be!

The Campaign Plan has been created to guide the Cadet Program through the next few months while Public Health Measures remain the predominant Government of Cana...da strategy to combat the spread and transmissions of the COVID-19 virus. For more information please see the new note here on Cadets Canada.

-A message from the National President- The Navy League of Canada stands in solidarity with all of our Cadets, members, and volunteers, regardless of where they... come from or what they look like. We are an open and welcoming organization that has a zero tolerance policy for racial discrimination of any kind. The Navy League Cadet program is tailored to put youth from all walks of life on a path of leadership we hope that these young leaders create a world that they are proud to live in: equal, just, and welcoming to all. #WeStandWithYou #BlackLivesMatter -Un message de notre président national- La Ligue navale du Canada est solidaire de tous nos cadets, membres et bénévoles, peu importe d'où ils viennent ou leur apparence. Nous sommes une organisation ouverte et accueillante qui ne tolère aucune forme de discrimination raciale. Le programme des cadets de la Ligue navale est conçu pour mettre les jeunes de tous horizons sur la voie du leadership - nous espérons que ces jeunes leaders créeront un monde dans lequel ils sont fiers de vivre: égale, juste et accueillant pour tous. #NousSommesAvecVous #LesViesNoiresComptent

Corps, NLC Branches and other sponsoring groups please share.

A thank you video put together from NLCC Stan Hawitt, NLCC JRK Millen, and NLCC Lord Selkirk cadets and officers as well as the Divisonal Commander.

Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) The Navy League of Canada, Manitoba Division Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 starting at 9:30 AM. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s meeting will be held via videoconference. We have chosen to keep this year’s meeting brief and limited to voting members, namely Council members (members of the Executive, Branch Presidents, or their designates, and Life Members). All Council member should have, by now, received a notice of this meeting. If you have not, please contact us at [email protected].

Congratulations to John Jamieson of the Cornwell (Wpg) Branch! On April 25, 2020, during the Navy League of Canada National Annual General Meeting, he was awarded the National President's Award for his many years of dedication, service and volunteering with the Navy League of Canada.

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well during these unprecedented times! @ 304 Chaudiere & 220 Adventure, I am planning to build a shadow box with as many ...cap tallies and corps badges from Sea Cadet corps &Navy League from all over Canada. If you can help me with this project, that would be very much appreciated! Your corps will be displayed with honour! Cheers Don Noel Dsouza Mailing address is: RCSCC CHAUDIERE 1559 Clark Blvd Milton ON L9T 57T Your assistance is much appreciated!!!

Today marks the 70th Anniversary for 77 RCSCC DAERWOOD in Selkirk MB! I would like to ask the Alumni of the corps to please share any photos of themselves as a cadet here and your favourite memories of their time as a cadet! #CadetsCanada #NWCadets

The Naden Band of your Royal Canadian Navy - Virtual Heart of Oak Performance. #BOA75 #RCNRemembers #CanadaRemembers

SWIFTSURE cadets 2015 in Halifax attending BoA http://smcclearn.smugmug.com//Battle-of-the-Atlantic-2015-/

NLCC #7 JRK Millen, 2019 - 2020

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Please take a moment today to remember those lost at sea. The Battle of the Atlantic was the lon...gest battle of the Second World War. The outcome of the war heavily depended on it. The Allied forces suffered a total loss of 36,200 sailors, 36,000 merchant sailors, 3500 merchant ships, 175 warships, and 741 RAF Costal Command Aircraft.

While we mourn our fallen today, we commemorate and honour a legacy of service, sacrifice and heroism as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the B...attle of the Atlantic. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest battle of the Second World War and was fought at sea from 1939 to 1945. Much of the burden of fighting the battle fell to the RCN which, at the outbreak of the war, was comprised of only six destroyers and a handful of smaller vessels. Over the course of 2,075 days Allied naval and air forces fought more than 100 convoy battles and performed as many as 1,000 single ship actions against submarines and warships of the German and Italian navies. Primary targets for the Germans and Italians were the convoys of merchant ships carrying vital, life-sustaining cargo from North America to Europe. Canada’s navy was instrumental in turning the tide of the war, and by the conflict’s conclusion had grown to become one of the largest in the world. The RCN destroyed or shared in the destruction of 33 U-Boats and 42 enemy surface craft. In turn, it suffered 2,210 fatalities, including nine women, and lost 33 vessels. Today, our sailors continue to proudly represent Canadians at home and on the world stage. The Royal Canadian Navy has become the country’s force of first resort in response to world crises. As a result of its performance during the Battle of the Atlantic, the RCN has been deployed into harm’s way as a vanguard Canadian military response since 1945. It was deployed in the Korean War, the Suez crisis, the Cuban missile crisis, the First Gulf War, following the events of 9/11, the humanitarian relief effort following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in response to the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. We honour our past by remembering the tremendous efforts Canadian sailors made in fulfilling their commitment to secure Allied victory, and we salute the RCN’s resolute path forward in remaining committed to the safety, security and defence of Canada at home and abroad. #BOA75 #BattleoftheAtlantic #RCNRemembers #CanadaRemembers Alors que nous lamentons nos camarades perdus, nous commémorons et honorons un héritage de service, de sacrifice et d'héroïsme alors que nous commémorons le 75e anniversaire de la fin de la bataille de l'Atlantique. La bataille de l’Atlantique, la plus longue de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, s’est déroulée en mer de 1939 à 1945. Le fardeau de la bataille de l’Atlantique a pesé en grande partie sur la MRC qui, au début de la guerre, ne comptait que six destroyers et quelques petits navires. Pendant 2 075 jours, les forces navales et aériennes alliées ont participé à plus de 100 batailles de convois et à jusqu’à 1 000 combats de navires individuels contre les sous-marins et navires de guerre allemands et italiens. Les principales cibles des Allemands et des Italiens étaient les convois de navires marchands transportant des marchandises vitales de l’Amérique du Nord à l’Europe. La Marine canadienne a grandement contribué à changer le cours des choses durant la guerre et, à la fin du conflit, elle était devenue l’une des plus grandes au monde. La MRC a détruit ou aidé à détruire 33 sous-marins allemands et 42 navires de surface ennemis. Par contre, elle a subi 2 210 pertes humaines, dont 9 femmes, et la perte de 33 navires. Aujourd’hui, nos marins continuent de représenter fièrement les Canadiens au pays et sur la scène internationale. La Marine royale canadienne est devenue la force de premier recours du pays face aux crises mondiales. En raison de son rendement pendant la bataille de l’Atlantique, la MRC a été déployée dans des situations dangereuses en tant qu’intervention militaire canadienne d’avant-garde depuis 1945. Elle a été déployée pendant la guerre de Corée, la crise de Suez, la crise des missiles de Cuba et la première guerre du Golfe, après les événements du 11 septembre 2001, dans le cadre des secours humanitaires après l’ouragan Katrina en 2005 et à la suite du tremblement de terre dévastateur de 2010 en Haïti. Nous rendons hommage à notre passé en nous remémorant les efforts considérables déployés par les marins canadiens dans le cadre de leur engagement visant à assurer la victoire des Alliés, et nous saluons la détermination de la MRC à maintenir son engagement envers la sécurité, la sûreté et la défense du Canada au pays et à l’étranger. #Batatl75 #LeCanadasesouvient #Lamrcsesouvient #BatailledelAtlantique

The deadline for a Hubbell Scholarship has been extended to June 1st...

On May 3rd, 2020 Canada will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of action in the Battle of the Atlantic. This significant milestone provides Canadians ...and the world an opportunity to commemorate our navy’s proud past while celebrating its bright future. Canada’s proud naval and maritime history could not be better represented than by the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN’s) success in the Battle of the Atlantic. For this reason, the annual celebration of naval and maritime service takes its name. Of course, the annual Battle of the Atlantic celebrations are far broader in scope, inclusive of the great people-delivered successes that populate our now 109-year (110 years in 2020) RCN history. The Battle of the Atlantic -- the longest continuous battle of the Second World War -- raged from 1939 to 1945 and was and one in which Canada played a central role. During those 2,075 days, over 70,000 Allied sailors, merchant mariners, and airmen lost their lives, including 4,600 Canadians.

Due to an issue with the previous picture, it was removed and replaced with this revised version. Thank you officers for the great message!

Every year, on the first Sunday in May, we remember the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. We will remember and honour all of those that served in the Royal Canadian Navy to protect our sovereignty and the delivery of much needed food and supplies to our Allies across the Atlantic Ocean. We will remember and honour all those that served in the Merchant Marine that risked their lives to transport the much needed food and supplies across the ocean. Many lost there lives at sea.... Many ships were lost. Too many. We will remember all of them. This Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of The Battle of the Atlantic.

We are very grateful to the years of dedication and service from George Haggerty.

It all started as a Sea Cadet . . .

The Quadra Education Foundation (QEF) is pleased to launch a new scholarship this year to support more staff cadets pursuing post-secondary education. It is nam...ed in memory of Chief Petty Officer First Class Keith Hunter (1933 - 2019) who served as Staff Cadet Training Officer at HMCS QUADRA from 1989 to 1995, following a 38-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. This scholarship will be awarded annually with preference given to a serving HMCS QUADRA staff cadet in the most recent summer training year. For this year, any cadet who served at QUADRA in a previous summer and who was selected to return as a staff cadet in 2020 will be eligible for this award. With the cancellation of training at QUADRA this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff cadets and officers are losing a critical source of income to fund their post-secondary studies. To make the Hunter Scholarship possible, we need your help. We are asking all HMCS QUADRA alumni and supporters to make a donation of any amount. Your gift will not only go directly to help a cadet in need, it will be matched through the generosity of an anonymous donor up to a certain amount. If you give to The Quadra Education Foundation between now and May 5, your donation will be counted towards #GivingTuesdayNow, a global effort to raise funds and awareness of charities during the pandemic crisis. To donate, please visit our Donations page at www.quadraeducationfoundation.com. We also encourage you to share your story of giving back to QUADRA whether on social media by using the hashtags #GivingTuesdayNow #HMCSQUADRA in your posts. So please give generously, give what you can. Help support the next generation of leaders especially during this challenging time. In the meantime, stay healthy and stay safe friends!