Thursday October 5, the evening we’d all be waiting for—well, many of us, anyway. It was finally the book launch date of the highly anticipated, “O Canada! A celebration of 150 years,” at Ottawa City Hall. The venue was elegant and there was the perfect amount of sweet and savoury snacks, alongside local wine and … Read more ›
The Hill Times ran an op-ed by Commissionaires Great Lakes CEO Tom Prins regarding The Invictus Games, where he outlines how he is “grateful for the men and women who serve our country, and the families that support them.” The op-ed is available on our National blog.
“I am.” That’s a very powerful phrase. These two words, “I” and “am,” together, followed by specific characteristics, give people the power to define themselves. The effect of this kind of mind-over-matter is not to be downplayed. It can deliver the strength you need to stand up when the world seems to be conspiring to … Read more ›
The eight days of Invictus Games Toronto 2017 were packed with action, inspiration and emotion. It's hard to believe the 2017 edition of the Games is now over. The crowds gathered to see the competitors arrive at the Air Canada Centre and the sold out stands inside the arena were loud and proud, cheering on everyone … Read more ›
This episode features excerpts from an interview with commissionaire Russ Treadwell, and a speech delivered by Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Russ Treadwell has been a commissionaire for three years. He joined our Northern Alberta Division after seven years of service, leaving because, as a single dad, he wanted to make sure his son had a … Read more ›
General (Ret’d) and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs Walter Natynczyk and Commissionaires Great Lakes Division CEO Tom Prins are pictured here at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Career Summit. The Invictus Games Foundation was established in London, England, in 2014 to pursue and develop the legacy of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s adaptive sport event … Read more ›