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Category Archives: PPT Presentations
Staying Relevant in NATO: Canada’s Five Per Cent Defence Pledge
Mr. Robert Baines, CEO/President of the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) presented to a joint RUSI-VI – Canadian International Council (CIC) Victoria luncheon meeting on Thursday 9 October 2025 With growing instability across the globe, and especially the war in … Continue reading
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The History of Canadian General Hospital No. 5 During World War I
Speaker: Yvonne Van Ruskenveld Following the experiences of Canadian medical personnel in the Boer War, the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) was founded in 1904. In 1914, it had just 127 members, including doctors, nursing sisters and non-commissioned personnel. From … Continue reading
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Drone Warfare: A Primer
Scott Usborne, 10 Sep 2025 Our past president Scott Usborne addressed the subject of Drone Warfare: A Primer. Scott covered both the essential elements of the subject but also the associated impacts of the adaptation challenges military organizations face in … Continue reading
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On Canadian Democracy
Our speaker was Jonathan Manthorpe on Wed 21 May 2025 addressing RUSI VI on the subject of his latest book, “On Canadian Democracy.” Jonathan is the author of the national bestseller and Globe and Mail Top 100 Books of 2019, … Continue reading
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Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s
Dr. David Zimmerman – RUSI-VI Luncheon 9 April 2025 Dr David Zimmerman presented his book entitled Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s … Technology is not always the answer, sometimes it is misleading, other times it fails … Continue reading
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Is the King of Battle, the Main Battle Tank, Obsolete?
Colonel (Retired) Chuck Oliviero This presentation was made to the RUSI-VI Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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First, Shoot All the Officers
Dr. Bill Stewart Our October 9, 2024 speaker was Dr. Bill Stewart with his talk entitled “First, Shoot All the Officers.” Dr. Stewart brings an analytical eye to examine the success and failure of senior Canadian Army officers in the … Continue reading
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Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic
Rear Admiral (Retired) Nigel Greenwood – 13 Sep 24 Our 13 November speaker was Rear Adm (Ret’d) Nigel Greenwood talking about Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic. Nigel has just returned from his latest voyage to the Arctic … Continue reading
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The Second Palestinian Intifada 2000-2006
Colonel (Retired) Ross Fetterly Colonel Ross Fetterly presented some background on, and his personal experience in the region during, the Second Palestinian Intifada. This presentation was made at the RUSI-VI luncheon on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
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The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake
Presented by Major (Retired) Scott Usborne At the 8 May, 2024 RUSI-VI luncheon, Scott Usborne, President of RUSI-VI presented his talk entitled The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake. Sir Percy was a Lieutenant-General when he retired to … Continue reading
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