Beyond Service: Fred Babineau (Halifax)

“I was what they called an Army brat – because my dad was military – so I guess I was following in his footsteps.” Becoming a member of the CAF was almost a rite of passage for Fred Babineau. He served with all three elements—four years with the Army, 26 years with the RCAF, and … Read more ›

“I can still hear the sound of my mom when she was told”

The title of this post is a quote from Allen Martin on his mother’s reaction when she was told her son, Glenn, had been killed in the Westray Mining Disaster. April 28 has been recognized as a National Day of Mourning since the Parliament of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act in 1990. The … Read more ›

Quebec communities lean on Commissionaires expertise

Our social mandate to hire veterans of the CAF, RCMP and police forces across the country means most of our federation’s leaders are veterans. As a result, we are often contacted by the media to provide insight on security-related issues in our communities. Claude Vigneault, the newly appointed Vice-President Consulting Services with our Quebec Division, was … Read more ›