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SITREP, The RCMI Journal of Opinion

SITREP is the journal of analysis and opinion of the RCMI. It appears six times a year and is a digest of current Canadian and international thinking on strategic and international affairs. We are happy to receive and review all submissions.

Now, for the first time, we are proud to introduce SITREPwired , the on-line supplement to our print edition. The section leads off with a contribution by long-time RCMI member Lt (ret'd) George Fells: Finding The Silver Lining In This Economic Cloud.

Click here to download the current issue of SITREP in PDF format. Click 'read more' for more info and back issues

In this issue: John Thompson explores "Is it right to use violence outside of the law against domestic terrorism, and if so, what are the advantages and what are the potential penalties? Stewart and Bokhari examine declining security in Pakistan and the threat posed by Al Qaeda to Saudi interests in Pakistan. Richard Maltz makes the case for a practical, accessible Epistemology that can be consciously invoked by anyone, at any time, to help address practical, real-world, day-to-day challenges.

Downloadable slideshow/photo galleries for Member-Daughter Night featuring Senator Pam Wallin (May 28) and the D-Day Dodgers' Luncheon (June 4) are now posted - available exclusively through the Members' Area. Find yourself - or see who was there if you missed them!

The RCMI celebrated a grand Doors Open Toronto on May 23-24. Over 2500 visitors crossed our threshold in the two-day period. Thank you, Toronto! To see a slideshow of Doors Open at the RCMI, click here

Welcome to the new RCMI website!

Welcome to our new and dynamic website! Here you'll find information about the deep heritage and many activities of this historic Canadian Institute, including upcoming events and specially-featured services available to Members and their guests, as well as to private individuals and organizations. Archives of the Institute's publications are also available.

For the first time, the website features a Member's Area with many new resources including photo galleries from recent events and audio webcasts of many of our guest speakers, special presentors, and Military History Nights, Click Members' Login to find out how to access this special area.

We are an evolving creation and will be adding new features over time to make the website more interesting, useful and current. Comments are welcomed! Remember: This is your website: use it!

The Annual RCMI Massed Military Band Spectacular at Roy Thompson Hall (this year's concert October 25) is proud to have launched a new partnership with the world-famous Canadian International Military Tattoo in Hamilton Ontario, held on June 13 and 14 this year! For more information, visit their website at www.canadianmilitarytattoo.ca. Don't forget to book tickets early for the RCMI Spectacular and the always-jammed buffet brunch at the RCMI which precedes it!

Breaking news...

June 26 - The RCMI Dr. Robert Farrelly Prize is awarded to LCol Keith Osmond at CFC graduation ceremonies by President LCol (ret'd) Jeff Dorfman. Details and LCol Osmond's bio to follow.

On June 15, the Dominion Institute unveiled the Canadian History Report Card – a Curriculum Analysis of High Schools in Canada. The DI assigned each province and territory a grade based on the quality of its Canadian history curriculum at the high school level (grades 9-12). The report is troubling, finding that:

- Four provinces failed and deserve the ‘F’ they received.
- No province received an ‘A’.
- Only four provinces—Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia—require Canadian history as a mandatory course in high school. The others do not.
- Most provinces simply offer courses in “social studies”, catch-all courses which generally ignore Canadian history (with the notable exception of British Columbia).

FIND OUT MORE: Read the full results for your province or territory.

The Dominion Institute has launched a new component of its Memory Project, to ensure that the stories of all surviving WWII vets are told. Make sure no RCMI member is left out! Visit the Memory Project website to find out more how to make sure all the stories are told!