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Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2 With over more than two decades of dedicated service, Lieutenant‑Colonel Jonathan Hallett’s career has been marked by courage under fire, technical mastery, and transformational leadership, shaping both operational outcomes abroad and critical infrastructure readiness at home. LCol Hallett joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Direct Entry Officer on 25 August 2004, embarking on a career defined by unwavering…

Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2 During the summer of 2025, Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) marked a significant milestone with a Change of Command ceremony, formally transferring command from Lieutenant‑Colonel (LCol) Jonathan Hallett to LCol Melanie Arsenault. The event honoured enduring leadership, continuity of stewardship, and the people who enable Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) readiness through infrastructure. In his final remarks as…

OCdt Emilie Brulé was chosen as this year's winner of the MGen John Arthur Stewart Trophy for the RMC Class of 2026. Sponsored by the Canadian Military Engineer Association, the trophy is awarded to the top Military Engineer cadet (Combat or Construction) in his/her graduating year.  Criteria include high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC. (four interlocking pillars: Academics, Military, Physical Fitness and Bilingualism) Dan Doran,…

Article by Jennifer Hevey , Fitness & Wellness Manager – CFMWS PSP The second edition of the Tactical Firefighter Games (TFG) has officially concluded, building on the strong debut of the inaugural event and confirming the Games as a growing cornerstone for the National Defence Fire Service (NDFS). Organized and led by the Personnel Support Programs (PSP), the 2026 Games ran from 16–27 February 2026, continuing to emphasize operational readiness, teamwork, and…

PRESIDENT’S REPORTHi all, as we roll into May, I reflect on the Royal Canadian Engineers, founded in 1903, that the Sappers of Canada are 123 years old. Young and old, we have a long proud history and wherever you are and whatever you are, be proud that you are serving or have served. I would also like to acknowledge all the corps that have supported the Royal Canadian Engineers, so that we can be “first in and last out”.Another important part of history is the upcoming 6…

Our historian, Ken Holmes, has prepared a short slide show illustrating Op GRANITE. Click here to see a YouTube video describing how All Sappers Cenotaph was built.     

Article submitted by 34 CER On Saturday, 25 April 2026, a Change of Command Parade was held at the Montreal Garrison gymnasium, marking the transfer of authority between outgoing Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe-André Genest and incoming Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Ntam Nda-Ngye.The ceremony reflected a military tradition that signifies continuity of leadership, accountability, and the orderly transition of command within the Canadian Armed Forces.…

The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted): After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch,LCol A.B. Godefroy, CD, (00181) retired on 23 March 2026. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Maj G.M. Childerhose: gary.childerhose@forces.gc.ca After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and…

By the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group Team Ten years ago, the management of National Defence real property reached an important milestone with the centralization of the entire real property portfolio under the authority of the Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) [ADM(IE)]. This significant evolution also led to the creation of the Canadian Forces Real Property Operations Group (CF RP Ops Gp), responsible for ensuring the integrated…

This page will lead you to the most recent articles on the CMEA website. More detailed information about the history of All Sappers Park and Memorial and our planned events can be found at the website Operation GRANITE II. Updates Op GRANITE II - Who Will be There? Op GRANITE II April 2026 Update Op GRANITE II January 2026 Update Op GRANITE September 2025 Update Op GRANITE II August 2025 Update Events Op GRANITE II - Schedule of Events Op GRANITE II…