Brigadier-General Sébastien Bouchard assumed command today of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC), from Brigadier-General Sean Friday during a ceremony that took place on the grounds of the historic institution in Kingston, Ont. The ceremony was presided over by Rear-Admiral Luc Cassivi, Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy.

“I am confident Brigadier-General Bouchard will continue Brigadier-General Friday’s excellent work providing the best possible leadership and support to our officer and naval cadets. I am entrusting Brigadier-General Bouchard with the challenging task of implementing a number of positive changes at the College in the coming months and years. He is exceptionally well-suited to ensure the CAF’s future leaders receive a high-quality education and are ready to provide outstanding leadership to Canada’s finest women and men when they graduate.”

General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff

“The three Colleges of the Canadian Defence Academy generate the leaders of tomorrow who are prepared to deliver excellence at home and abroad. Faculty and staff of RMC have achieved the mission to provide higher education and military training, helping their officer and naval cadets grow into leaders. I thank Brigadier-General Friday for his leadership and‎ dedication to RMC, and look forward to working with Brigadier-General Bouchard to deliver on our mission.”

Rear-Admiral Luc Cassivi, Commander, Canadian Defence Academy

“I am honoured and privileged to be provided with such an incredible opportunity to lead and command this historic institution and ensuring the highest standard is maintained in graduating the leaders we need for tomorrow.”

Brigadier-General Sébastien Bouchard, Commandant, Royal Military College of Canada

• Brigadier-General Bouchard comes to RMCC after serving for two years as Commander of the Second Canadian Division Support Group, headquartered in Montreal. He was the head of 2,000 military and civilian employees who support 141 units with 18,000 National Defence personnel across 36 municipalities in the province of Quebec.

• RMCC enables young Canadians of various cultural backgrounds to become strong leaders for the Canadian Armed Forces and our country. 

• An RMCC education and military experience provides the professional and intellectual skills necessary to assume the responsibilities and meet the demands of leadership in today’s rapidly changing world. 

• RMCC opened its doors to the first officer cadets in 1876, making it Ontario’s fifth oldest university.

• RMCC offers 19 undergraduate degree programs and 27 graduate programs.

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• Royal Military College of Canada
• Canadian Defence Academy

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