38 Canadian Brigade Group welcomes new commander
More than 1,200 reserve soldiers are part of the 13-unit 38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG), spanning from Northern Ontario into Saskatchewan.
On Saturday, they welcomed their new commander, Col. Shawn Fortin.
“It’s a terrific day and something many people look forward to at this point in their career,” he said. “I am privileged to take over this position and such a large brigade that the 38th Brigade is.”
Col. Fortin has spent 32 years in the armed forces and is now the 11th commander of the group.
The now former commander, Col. Guinevere Bourque led the brigade through trying times in the Canadian Army. However, under her command, the brigade was a large part in the pandemic efforts like ‘Operation Laser,’ the largest domestic operation since World War II.
The group was also a leader for diversity and inclusion.
“Obviously we’ve had some struggles in the past,” said Bourque. “But the more conversations and education we have on the subject, it becomes more normalized. Things are better and a lot healthier.”
Col. Fortin hopes to grow the legacy and leadership that the 38th brigade showed under Bourque.
“We’ll continue to educate and promote diversity and cultural change,” he said. “We’ll improve ourselves during an unfortunate time for some members and various poor conduct across the Canadian Armed Forces.”
Col. Bourque believed the brigade is in good hands under the leadership of her successor.
“I’m not worried about it at all. He’s the right person for the job.”
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Debate gets testy as MPs consider confidence motion in PM Trudeau
MPs debated the first non-confidence motion of the fall House of Commons sitting today, seeing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre push once again for a snap election. But with votes secured to keep them afloat, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals were quick to turn the discussion into a referendum on the Conservative alternative.
EXCLUSIVE Image released of mysterious object shot down over Yukon in 2023
An image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023 has been obtained by CTVNews.ca.
Couple in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., awarded more than $500K for enduring life with hellish neighbour
We've all had neighbours we didn't like, but two people from Sault Ste. Marie have been awarded more than half a million dollars for the 'extreme' behaviour of the people who lived next to them.
Boosting Canadian seniors’ benefits would cost a 'chunk of change,' says PBO
Canada’s budget watchdog says the federal government may not meet its fiscal anchors if it acquiesces to the Bloc Quebecois' demand to expand seniors benefits in exchange for keeping the minority Liberals in power.
Ontario woman seen in viral video of Porsche theft now facing more charges
An 18-year-old woman who allegedly stole a Porsche and then ran over its owner in a caught-on-video incident in Mississauga earlier this month is now facing auto theft charges in Toronto.
Premier Danielle Smith announces plan to change Alberta Bill of Rights
Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedure in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.
Trump mixes up the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, during his speech in Georgia
Donald Trump flubbed the name of Charlottesville, Virginia, while going off script during a speech on Tuesday otherwise focused on economic policy, slamming U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris for lying about 'Charlottestown.'
'I have nothing to do with this': B.C. man says he had no idea his name was linked to global fraud scheme
CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation spoke with a Canadian who claims his identity was stolen and used to set up a series of companies peddling fraudulent investment schemes.
Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives
Steven Guilbeault accused Pierre Poilievre of catering to his 'rich friends' in the oil and gas sector by pushing a policy to scrap carbon pricing.