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Canadian Forces College Graduation ceremony a truly Global event

Canadian Forces College Graduation Ceremony truly had a global feel as the Dignitaries from around the world gathered to witness and participate in the Graduation Ceremony in Toronto.Seen abovein the photo are , from Left : Canadian Film maker and Human Rights Activist Roger Nair, Former Chief of Army staff ( Nepal) Genl. Rookmangud Katwal,

Canadian Minister of National Defence Peter Mckay, Major S.Chhetri (A recent CFC graduate from The Nepalese Army)

"We prepare senior military and civilian leaders to meet the complex security challenges of the future." isthe mission statement ofCanadian Forces College and that exactly is what June 26th 2010 saw materialize in the presence of Minister of the crown, an ex-Minister and dignitaries beyond party lines, occupations and belief systems.

Over 200 graduates of senior military ranks from around the world (Poland, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, France, US, UK etc. to name a few countries) receivedtheir degrees and diplomas from the Canadian Minister of National defence Peter Mckay, GeneralCraigHilton,Major-General Fraserand several high ranking Military officials.

Major Ted Opitz (currently serving as the Senior advisor to the Minister of immigration,citizenship and multiculuralism Jason Kenney) also was inattendance alongwith his wife Cynthia.

The presence of Bollywood and Hollywood film makerRoger Nair must also be noted; who called Canada's contribution to the world, in sharing her knowledge in Military tactics and operations, remarkable. Also present at the occasion was Nepal's Ex Chief of Army staff Rukmangat Katwal

The event also saw Mr. Bill Graham ( remember the Liberal Foreign minister from the second Liberal regime of 2005-08 )being honored by CFC and presented by Peter Mckay.Bill Graham also served as a Minister of National Defence in the same regime .

Canadian Forces college prides itself as a world leader in defence and security education, research, and outreach, acting as the intellectual engine of the Canadian Forces and enhancing and sustaining the effectiveness of the Canadian Forces and of defence and security organizations within Canada and its alliances.




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