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HMCS Montréal, along with other NATO ships, practices maneuvering and keeping formation during EX FORMIDABLE SHIELD, as part of OP REASSURANCE, in the Atlantic Ocean on 7 May 2025. Photo credit: Corporal Morgan LeBlanc, Canadian Armed Forces Photo |
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Dear Visitor, In this Issue: - RMCSD: Rockets and Resolve – 21 May, 1900 hrs
- LATEST HEADLINES: Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?
- LATEST HEADLINES: Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war and how dangerous is the situation? An expert explainsÂ
- RAUSI Annual General Meeting
- Event Calendar – AI and Intelligent Transformation of Organizations; Fallen Heroes; Canadian Seapower 2025
- Veterans' Wiring Workshops
- Join RAUSI
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RMCSD presents a timely panel discussion with three Canadian leaders who bring firsthand insight into global security. Earlier this year, Captain (Navy) Cal Bricker, Major Quentin Innis (Ret’d), and Kevin Vuong visited conflict zones including the Nova Music Festival site and borders near Lebanon and the Golan Heights. Hear their reflections on meeting with IDF members, officials, and civilians living under ongoing tension. Wednesday, 21 May 2025
1900 hrs (MT) via Zoom
All are welcome. Registration required.
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Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?
9 May 2025 – CBC NewsA former top naval commander and several defence experts have been left scratching their heads following the governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives' recent embrace of the notion of giving the Royal Canadian Navy heavy, armed icebreakers to defend the Arctic.
They question the military sensibility of building — possibly at a cost of billions of dollars — one, two or even three 10,000-tonne or more polar-class icebreakers with guns and missiles, vessels with possibly limited usefulness that would be vulnerable to both air and submarine attack. |
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Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war and how dangerous is the situation? An expert explains
7 May 2025 – Conversation CanadaIndia has launched military strikes against a number of sites in Pakistan and Pakistan’s side of the disputed region of Kashmir, reportedly killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens more. India claimed the attacks were on terrorist infrastructure, but Pakistan denied this, and said these were civilians.
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RAUSI Annual General Meeting |
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| Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI) has been called and will convene as follows: DATE:Â Â Â Â Thursday, 29 May 2025
TIME:Â Â Â Â Â 1900 hours (MT)
PLACE:  Zoom Web Meeting‍ |
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The Zoom meeting will be available to join at 1845 hours, and the meeting will start promptly at 1900 hours. Registration is required. Call details will be emailed to you upon registration.‍ |
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AI and Intelligent Transformation of Organizations: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Feiyu Xu‍ | Join the Washington Foreign Law Society (WFLS) and the Stimson Center for an insightful conversation on AI and the Intelligent Transformation of Organizations, with renowned expert Dr. Feiyu Xu. Wednesday, 21 May 2025
1000 hrs (MT) via Zoom |
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More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in Afghanistan over the 14-year campaign. Yet very few Canadians understand why we were there and why it mattered — despite it being Canada’s longest war. Fallen Heroes is the template for a 10-part documentary series on the war in Afghanistan, preserving this little-known history for future generations. Thursday, 5 June 2025
Doors Open: 1800 hrs | Show Time: 1900 hrs (MT)
Canyon Meadows Cinema (13226 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary)‍
Tickets: $25 (General) / $17.50 (Military, Family, Veterans, Seniors, Children under 15) |
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Be part of two days of in-depth discussion in Calgary focused on the future of Canada’s maritime security. Hear from leaders in the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard, along with experts from academia and policy think tanks.
Keynote and featured speakers include Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, and Dr. Marc Milner, Professor of History and Director of the Brigadier Milton F. Gregg, VC, Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick. 26-27 September 2025
University of Calgary |
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Veterans' Writing Workshops |
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War Stories Society's Veterans' Writing Workshop is now available in four cities – and online! Whether you're new to writing or looking to refine your voice, this free workshop offers a supportive space to explore, reflect, and share.
In-person sessions now in Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, and Kingston. Or join online from anywhere! Registration is now open for workshops running from September 2025 to May 2026. |
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‍RAUSI’s legacy dates back over a century, originating during WWI. Being a member means you are part of a historic tradition of national service—an inspiring link to generations of Canadians dedicated to shaping and protecting Canada’s place in the world. RAUSI remains a unique institution at the forefront of national defence dialogue and professional development. Visit our website to learn more about why membership is invaluable today. |
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‍All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. Content submission deadline: Monday, 26 May 2025. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca.‍‍‍ |
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