Event Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Jean R. Rioux (Saint-Jean, Que.) will make an infrastructure announcement. He will be joined by Lucie Charlebois, Quebec Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy Living. This event will take place at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu City Hall, Council Chambers, 188 … Read more

National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will speak at Leadersphere 2016, a symposium on leadership. Other prominent members of the Canadian business community will attend the event to discuss various aspects of leadership. A media availability will follow. This event will take place at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, 15 Jacques-Cartier N. Call 613-996-2353.

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), National Defence Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of the Canadian Armed Forces that will create local jobs and growth. The event will be held at Rheinmetall Canada Inc., 225 Seminaire Boulevard South. Call 819-997-5421.

Media are invited to attend the transfer of authority ceremony between the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School and the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. The Non-Commissioned Member Professional Development Division, initially under the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School’s authority, will now be managed by the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. At the same time, the … Read more

Media are invited to attend the traditional Obstacle Course at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, Que. Some 150 Officer Cadets will participate in the Obstacle Course, which is the culmination of the orientation program and marks the official welcoming of the new Officer Cadets into the Cadet Wing. The event will be held at the … Read more

The Royal Military College Saint-Jean will hold a ceremony to mark the change of command from Colonel Guy Maillet to Colonel Jennie Carignan, as well as the change of Chief Warrant Officer from Chief Petty Officer first class Pierre Langlois to Chief Warrant Officer France Dupuis.

The traditional Royal Military College Saint-Jean year-end parade that will be held to mark the end of the academic year. Major-General Pierre Forgues, commander of the Canadian Defence Academy, will preside over the traditional year-end parade. The event will be held at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, 15 Jacques-Cartier Nord. Call 613-996-2353.

Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will travel to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., to host a town hall session for veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties. These meetings are an opportunity for the veterans ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the office … Read more

There will be an open house at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, offering an opportunity to meet the staff and officer cadets, and to tour the historic grounds and facilities. The event will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday; 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at the de Lery Building, Royal Military College Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Call 613-996-2353.  

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) will participate in an important announcement related to how the government's investments in Canadian Forces are supporting jobs in communities across the country. The event will be held at Rheinmetall Canada Inc., 225, boul. du Seminaire Sud. Call 613-996-3100.