News

Annual General Meeting RMC Alumni Association – 28 October 2026

By Jennifer Jordan | June 26, 2026

The AGM will be held on October 28th at 1700 hrs at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Ave, Toronto ON M5G 1S9. Voting will be conducted electronically between October 16, 2026, and…

CAF and Royal Roads University formalize new subsidized education pathway

By Jennifer Jordan | May 1, 2026

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Roads University (RRU) have finalized an agreement establishing a new program aimed at increasing access to subsidized officer education at Canadian civilian universities. Beginning in…

A Ride of Remembrance and Legacy: Le Tour des Collèges

By Jennifer Jordan | April 20, 2026

In September 2026, alumni from Canada’s military colleges will take to the road for Le Tour des Collèges, a commemorative ride celebrating two historic milestones: the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military…

Shaping Canada’s Food Policy: CMC Alumnus Sylvain Charlebois (Class of 1992)

By Jennifer Jordan | April 7, 2026

From the classrooms of the Royal Military Colleges to the heart of Canada’s national conversation on food and public policy, Sylvain Charlebois, CMRSJ/RMC Class of 1992, has built a career defined by…

Your RMC Alumni Association Membership Benefits – Delivering Practical Value

By Jennifer Jordan | March 18, 2026

The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association is committed to making decisions with our alumni in mind. That means focusing on practical initiatives that add real value to our community –…

Lieutenant Colonel Eleanor Taylor: Leadership Forged Through Service and Challenge

By Jennifer Jordan | March 9, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Eleanor Taylor (RMC 1998) is widely respected for a distinguished 25‑year career in the Canadian Armed Forces and for the influence she continues to have well beyond her time in…

Reunion and Homecoming Weekend Information 2026

By Jennifer Jordan | February 19, 2026

The information provided on this page is subject to change and this page will be updated without notice as new information becomes available. Fin de semaine des Retrouvailles  – 21 -22 août…

Congratulations to Anton Boegman on his historic appointment as Canada’s first Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner

By Jennifer Jordan | January 29, 2026

The federal government’s proposal to appoint Anton Boegman as Canada’s first Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner marks a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to safeguard democratic institutions. This nomination reflects both…

Trailblazers Across the Decades: 45 Years of Women at Canada’s Military Colleges

By Jennifer Jordan | December 2, 2025

The Trailblazer Podcast celebrates the accomplishments and milestones of notable alumni of Canada’s Military Colleges and provides a platform for them to share their stories and contribute to building future leaders for…

Eva Martinez, RMC Class of 1993 and Vice-President of the RMC Alumni Atlantic Branch, recently named as one of the recipients of the Pepper Pod ELLE-vation Award

By Jennifer Jordan | November 6, 2025

Eva Martinez, RMC Class of 1993 and Vice-President of the RMC Alumni Atlantic Branch, was recently named as one of the recipients of the Pepper Pod ELLE-vation Award The Pepper Pod’s ELLE-vation…

RMC Saint-Jean 45th Annual Broomball Tournament

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on RMC Saint-Jean 45th Annual Broomball Tournament

This year was the 45th Annual Broomball tournament at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. For Officer Cadets, this tournament is an opportunity to put their studies aside for a weekend and have fun. In addition, this tournament promotes the development of team spirit, competitive spirit, and strengthens the bonds Cadets have with other Ex-Cadets. For…

The Vimy Oak

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on The Vimy Oak

The Oak tree planted here commemorates those Graduates of the Royal Military College of Canada who served at the Battle of Vimy Ridge (9-12 April 1917). Their contribution was significant – RMC graduates provided nearly 23% of the Commanders and Staff of the Canadian Corps at the time of the battle. At 5:30 in the…

CMR Saint-Jean Band Summary 2018/2019

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on CMR Saint-Jean Band Summary 2018/2019

For the 2018/2019 school year, the CMR Saint-Jean Band was comprised of fifteen officer cadets. Musical instruction was conducted weekly by Mr. Philip Rempel during the fall and winter sessions at CMR Saint-Jean. The Band contributes to the general well-being of officer cadets while fostering their interest in music and allowing them opportunities to play…

6513 John Bart Teamwork and Leadership Awards

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on 6513 John Bart Teamwork and Leadership Awards

In 2001, the late 6513 John Bart (Class of 1965) established two endowments through the RMC Foundation to recognize Cadets for exemplary leadership and teamwork effort during the First Year Orientation Program and the Obstacle Course. The John Bart Teamwork Award provides the winning Flight of the Annual Obstacle Course with a significant donation to…

The Rugby family comes full circle at RMC

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on The Rugby family comes full circle at RMC

Over reunion weekend, a rather special event took place on the Center Field. In the annual Alumni v Cadets game, as 3 ex-cadets were able to line up against their sons on the rugby pitch. For 16598 Scott Stevenson (RRMC 1988), 18808 Damian Brooks (RMC 1993) and 19987 Scott Treadwell (RRMC/RMC 1995), it was a…

RMC Kingston Band

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on RMC Kingston Band

The RMC Music Program has been an integral part of the college’s history and heritage since it was stood up in 1953. It brings the pomp and circumstance to parades, regimental traditions to mess dinners, diversified entertainment at major concerts and events, and last year the cadets elevated their performance to a new standard of…

Stratford Film Festival

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on Stratford Film Festival

For the past 7 years the RMC Foundation has funded fifteen Officer Cadets to participate in the annual Stratford trip organized by the English Department. The Stratford Festival continues to prompt our future leaders to confront many of the challenges they face today, and will see in the future; through a medium that itself challenges…

RMC Saint-Jean European Military Student Cooperation

By Craig Smith / December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on RMC Saint-Jean European Military Student Cooperation

For the past 2 years RMC Saint-Jean has been invited to the Leonidas Trophy event at Thermopylae area, Hellas to participate in a historical 25 km trek on the Kallidromos Mountain to honour the battle of Leonidas.  Students also participated from other European military academies including the Belgian, Polish, Austrian, Italian, Dutch, French, Bulgarian, Romanian…

OUA Cancels Winter Sports

By Craig Smith / October 16, 2020 / Comments Off on OUA Cancels Winter Sports

After cancelling fall play in June, the OUA, under the direction of its Board of Directors, has cancelled all sanctioned sport programming and championship play up to March 31, 2021. At RMC, Thursday’s decision affects the regular season and championships of the varsity hockey, volleyball, and fencing teams. Additionally, U SPORTS announced that it cannot offer the 2021 winter national championships…

Support the RMC Foundation Through Directed Donations to the 2020 United Way Campaign

By Craig Smith / October 5, 2020 / Comments Off on Support the RMC Foundation Through Directed Donations to the 2020 United Way Campaign

Did you know that our mission is to engage alumni, and Canadians alike, in donorship and sponsorship activities above and beyond the mandate of the Canadian Forces to preserve and enhance the experience, history, traditions and culture of the Canadian Military Colleges as we grow and develop Canada’s future leaders. 94% of all funds raised…

Message from the President – Welcome to the Class of 2024

By Craig Smith / January 15, 2020 / Comments Off on Message from the President – Welcome to the Class of 2024

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation, I want to recognize our staff for their outstanding contribution in 2020, and welcome new Officer Cadets to St-Jean and Kingston. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge businesses big and small, our mandate to support Canada’s future leaders has…

UPDATE – CMR ST-JEAN ENTRY CLASS of 1970 … Entry into the Old Brigade Project

By Craig Smith / January 15, 2020 / Comments Off on UPDATE – CMR ST-JEAN ENTRY CLASS of 1970 … Entry into the Old Brigade Project

50 Years since Prep Camp, for the CMR Entry Class of 1970, arrives in August 2020. No matter how long you were at CMR St-Jean (with attendance or not at Kingston or Royal Roads), 2020 is the year our Class enters the Old Brigade, although we will be celebrating this event in 2021 due to…