38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Navigator, Father
Joined February 2017
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7 May 2023
Great to see @AmyTopshee and her friends head down to visit the ships in #Vancouver for #FleetWeek
It’s their own version of the #NavyBikeRide !
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25 Apr 2023
So.. as a former CAF cook, a "purple trade", why I preferred the navy, from a culture POV.
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17 Mar 2023
As I spent my last night at sea, I reflected on the high quality of Sailors I had the privilege of spending the day with. I want to thank @HMCSOttawa for showing the @CDS_CANADA_CEMD and I what highly motivated and professional crews we have in the @RoyalCanNavy
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Amy Topshee (@UBC) shares her insightful research on Securitization Theory and Climate Change.
She posits:"NATO only partially securitized Climate Change."
Part of "Climate Change and Environmental Security".
Live: cmrsj-rmcsj.forces.gc.ca/rec…
@CMRSJ_RMCSJ @UBishops @RMCCanadaCMR
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8 Oct 2022
Vice-Admiral Charles Morris Winton "Chuck" Thomas was an inspiration to so many. One of my career highlights was listening to him describe how he delivered the modernization of the Tribal-class destroyers to our Navy. (1/3)
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28 Aug 2022
Showing why Fleet Command is at least the second best job in the @RoyalCanNavy
27 Aug 2022
Some parts of my job are exceptionally fun. Spent the morning with #FDU(P) on Thursday, diving in Maple Bay with the newest class of graduating Clearance Divers. My ulterior motive was that I had an advanced promotion to do....so why not do it underwater!
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28 Aug 2022
One of many outstanding sailors in the @RoyalCanNavy
Great to see her story told!
Sailor Third Class Tamara Statham, from Fort Saskatchewan to Hawaii and onward fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/n…
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23 Aug 2022
When people use “Lima time” when they really mean “Local time”. Lima is Zulu 11. It isn’t your local time zone unless you’re in the Pacific or the Russian Far East.
Just. Say. Local.
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7 Aug 2022
Last year Amy had to take this race off to recover from an IT band injury. This year @AmyTopshee has returned from #UBC to crush this long course! Congratulations Amy! #SwimRunVictoria
ALT Number two and number one long course finishers.
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26 Jul 2022
Very good thread about the symbolism and significance of the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
26 Jul 2022
This represents the dead.
They died in the service of Canada
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11 Jul 2022
An absolutely riveting thread about the power and danger of the sea and the incredible bravery of @ARC_RCAF Search and Rescue crews who regularly and routinely risk their lives to help others
10 Jul 2022
The first time I ever heard the fear of death in a voice. A thread
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1 Jul 2022
Could not resist attending the 106th Anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel this morning. A poignant reminder that today is also Memorial Day in Newfoundland to honour the incredible sacrifice of the #RoyalNewfoundlandRegiment so many years ago
#WeWillRemember
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25 Jun 2022
John was a great shipmate aboard #HMCSAlgonquin
So pleased to see him recognized this way. He has always been leading the way
24 Jun 2022
Major John MacDougall was arrested by military police, handcuffed and thrown in jail for being gay.
Today, he and his husband led the first Pride parade on a Canadian military base.
Free to be who you are.
Free to love who you choose.
These are freedoms worth fighting for.
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22 Jun 2022
Had a great meeting with the new SISIP District Manager Kathryn Ritter. SISIP provides free financial, investment, and debt management advice. This is one of the hidden benefits of being a CAF member - not many jobs come with free financial services. Call for an appointment.
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18 Jun 2022
This is an absolutely fantastic podcast full of great advice. I encourage all thoughtful people to give it a listen
And, for @WestCoastCmdre , I had time for it because I chose a leisurely walk home instead of the ride you so kindly offered podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
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27 Feb 2022
I am incredibly proud of my daughter Charlotte. Read her Instagram post below to see what courage, resilience, and fighting spirit really mean
instagram.com/p/CaeOKgpL5cUh…
She’s 13 and sensibly keeps her account private so I’ve screen shot her post
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7 Jun 2022
I continue to be inspired by Charlotte’s fight against cancer and especially her courageous and selfless attitude. She’s now completed 3 of 6 rounds of chemo. Please consider supporting her fight
ikca.ca/donate
(Tick the box for Charlotte’s fundraiser at the bottom)
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29 May 2022
📬 You're invited to tune in tomorrow to the #FacebookLive of the Royal Canadian Navy's Change of Command ceremony.
📅 May 30, 2022
⏰ 9:00 (ADT) / 8:00 (EDT) / 5:00 (PDT)
📍 RCN Facebook Page
🔗 facebook.com/RoyalCanadianNa…
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12 May 2022
This is an #mustread thread. Thank you, @annalisesharon, for sharing so openly, honestly, and unreservedly. We should all aspire to your example of leadership.
12 May 2022
I hardly know where to start with this click-bait ambulance chaser.
1. MGen Dawe hurt me deeply, but he wrote his own letter, don't take that away from him. He's on his own path & he's got the right to struggle just like the rest of us.
ottawacitizen.com/news/natio…
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25 Apr 2022
Great thread that starts with the history of messes (a bit Army centric but I will grudgingly acknowledge that they are the biggest service in the CAF) and goes on to ask some excellent questions about how mess culture and traditions should evolve to best suit the CAF of today
24 Apr 2022
Carrying on with the theme of the weekend - CAF mess culture, an RSM’s perspective.
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