UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 1 National Defence Coordination Committee 21 May 2015

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Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada

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National Defence Coordination Committee

21 May 2015

OPERATION OPERATION DISTINCTIONDISTINCTION

– National Commemoration Events –– National Commemoration Events –

Brigadier-General K.W. HorlockBrigadier-General K.W. HorlockCOS Readiness, CJOCCOS Readiness, CJOC

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• Government Intent

• Commemoration Themes

• 2015 Outlook:

• National Sentry Program (NSP)

• Valour Building Plaque Unveiling

• National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan (NMCMA)

• Kandahar Airfield (KAF) Cenotaph

• Memorial Route / Victoria Cross Monument / Hall of Honour

• Canada’s 150th

• Recently Completed Events / Outlook 2016 - 2017

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GC Intent: To establish a program that will run from FY 2013/14 to FY 2020/21 to commemorate the numerous anniversaries of historical events that will occur in that period, focusing primarily on the centennial of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War. The program will also tie into the Road to 2017 – Canada’s 150th.

Government Intent & Commemoration Themes

The Nation Takes Shape

Major Wars of the 20th Century

The New Security Order

- War of 1812War of 1812

- Fenian RaidsFenian Raids

- Boer WarBoer War

- First World WarFirst World War

- Second World WarSecond World War

- KoreaKorea

RECOGNIZINGTHEME

Pre-1914Pre-1914

1914-19181914-19181939-19451939-19451950-19531950-1953

1946-Present1946-Present

TIME-PERIOD(not exhaustive)

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National Sentry Program – 2015 (In progress)Lead: DND

Dates: 9 April to 10 November every year until 2020.

Location: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Ottawa, ON.

Descriptor:

•Schedule incorporates L1 representation on significant dates such as Battle of the Atlantic and Battle of Britain.

•Units commemorating battle honours or significant regimental anniversaries will be present in shifts of up to three weeks’ duration.

•Final rotation in 2015 is Tri-Service in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.

Enhancements for 2015:•Increased force protection including permanent presence by an appropriate police service.

•Stanchions, sentry boxes and signage to preserve sanctity of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while maintaining public access.

•Standardized ceremonial protocols for paying respects and wreath-laying.

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Valour Building Plaque UnveilingLead: DND

Dates: 25 May 2015

Location: 151 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON.

Descriptor:

•A plaque will be unveiled by the MND which will be placed at the entrance to the Valour Building.

•Invitations to selected VIPs, 18 Star of Military Valour recipients and two families of fallen SMV recipients.

•MND to unveil the plaque during a short ceremony followed by lunch for the recipients of the Star of Military Valour and guests.

Background:

•The La Promenade Building, located in the Parliamentary Precinct, was renamed “The Valour Building” to commemorate the heroic contributions and ultimate sacrifices made by military heroes and Canadian civilians during the 12-year military mission in Afghanistan.

•The building’s new name was announced on May 8, 2014, on the eve of the National Day of Honour.

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Lead: VAC

Dates: 2017 Completion

Location: Richmond Landing Upper Plaza, Ottawa, ON.

Descriptor:

•PCH assigned Project Managers.

•NCC engaged for site selection.

•CJOC representing DND/CAF as a stakeholder in the project.

•Distinct from KAF Cenotaph (next slide), but oft confused.

•GC Announcement 12 May followed by RFP requirements in Spring 2015.

National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan (NMCMA)

WoG NCC-led WG recommended Richmond Landing Upper Plaza

Background:

•Richmond Landing was a small settlement started in 1809 with Jehiel Collins' store, which preceded Bytown in present day Ottawa. It was located just south of Victoria Island east of the present-day Portage Bridge in present day Lebreton Flats.

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Kandahar Airfield (KAF) CenotaphLead: DND

Dates: 2017 Completion

Location: Ottawa, ON.

• COA 1 – Carling Campus (Recommended)

• COA 2 – Memorial Route on Richmond Landing

Descriptor:

•Requires construction of a 12m x 25m pavilion to house the KAF Cenotaph in order to protect from the elements.

•Approximate weight is 225,000 kg without the pavilion.

COA 1 – Carling Campus

COA 2 – Memorial Route (Park Site)

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Memorial Route / Victoria Cross MemorialLead: VAC

Dates: 2016 – Fall Completion

Location: Begins at Cartier Square Drill Hall and follows Elgin and Wellington streets to the Canadian War Museum. Ottawa, ON.

Descriptor:

•Announced by GC 12 May

•Joint project funded equally by VAC, PCH, PWGSC and DND.

•Project deliverables include annual tourist guidebook, permanent interpretive panels linking to theme of “In Service to Canada” and web and mobile applications.

Memorial Route = 2.8 kmsMemorial Route = 2.8 kms

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Lead: VAC

Dates: No timeline

Location: Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON.

Hall of HonourDescriptor:

•Working Group consists of VAC, PCH, PWGSC, DND and the Canadian War Museum.

•Proposal is to display important military and civilian achievements and commemorative artefacts in the Hall of Honour to:

• Reinforce pride and attachment by highlighting our greatest achievements as a nation and building on the theme of Canada – Strong, Proud and Free.

• Honour Canadians from all backgrounds, military and civilian, whose efforts and achievements have contributed demonstrably to a better Canada, and a better world.

•Final proposal to be presented to Speakers of the House and the Senate for approval.

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Canada’s 150th Lead: PCH

Dates: Numerous throughout 2017

Location: Multiple venues across Canada.

Descriptor:

•Mr. Andrew Campbell, previously Vice President of External Relations and Visitor Experience at Parks Canada, was appointed Senior Executive Director of the Canada 150 Federal Secretariat.

•The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat is responsible to ensure that all GC departments and stakeholders are engaged in the planning process.

•SJS to appoint CAF OPI (CJOC J3 SE).

•No funding presently in Op DISTINCTION.

Background:

•The Canada 150 theme is Strong. Proud. Free. — three words that define and characterize present-day Canada.

• A Canada that is a strong model and leader in the world with one of the most robust economies.

• A Canada that is proud of its identity, diversity, innovation, and achievements as well as its natural beauty and resources.

• A Canada that is free with an open, diverse and pluralistic society. This theme enables us to connect with our past, embrace the present, and build toward the future.

•Programming will support and promote activities that align with the Canada 150 vision, which includes three elements:

• Giving Back to Canada: Canadians will be challenged to dream about what the future holds for the next 150 years, and to give back to our country, providing meaningful change and lasting legacies for future generations.

• Honouring the Exceptional: Exceptional Canadian people, places, achievements and events will be showcased to help shape Canada’s leaders of tomorrow.

• Celebrating and Bringing Canadians Together: Canadians and their communities will have opportunities to celebrate together and build a deeper understanding of Canada, its people and what it means to be Canadian.

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Date Event Location

Recently Completed Events - 2015

Feb – Mar 2015 Afghanistan Memorial Vigil Yellowknife, St-Jean and Kingston

1-11 May 2015 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Netherlands and Victory Europe (VE) Day (Completed)

Netherlands

3 May 2015 100th Anniversary of the Second Battle of Ypres / St. Julien Gas Attack and the John McCrae Statue Unveiling

Ottawa

Outlook - 2016 / 2017 April 2016 150th Anniversary of Fenian Raids TBD

July 2016 100th Anniversary of Battles of the Somme and Beaumont Hamel

France and Ottawa/Nfld

April 2017 100th Anniversary the Battle of Vimy Ridge France and Ottawa

July 2017 90th Anniversary of Menin Gate Belgium

August 2017 75th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid France and Ottawa

November 2017 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele Belgium and Ottawa

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UNCLASSIFIED Canadian Joint Operations Command Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada 1 National Defence Coordination Committee 21 May 2015