The Royal Canadian Artillery Association
invites you to its
2nd Artillery Fires Conference / 141st Annual General Meeting
on October 23 and 24, 2026.
Our Hosts: 2nd Regiment, RCHA and the 42nd Fd Regt (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA
This year the Conference and AGM will be two full days and will take place in the Pembroke Armoury, 177 Victoria Street, Pembroke, Ontario.
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: representing 1st and 2nd Canadian Divisions, on the topic of the role of the RCA in operations abroad (warfighting) and at home (Defence of Canada).
- Friday 23 October, 2026 – Artillery Fires Conference and Annual General Meeting, followed by an evening Meet and Greet (18:00) at the Pembroke Armoury.
- Saturday 24 October, 2026 – Artillery Fires Conference, including presentations by distinguished speakers and Annual General Meeting, followed by a Mixed Special Guest Night.
*All serving members of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery are members of the RCA Association. Please contact Maj (ret’d) Kathryn Foss if you have any difficulty with the registration process – secretary.rcaa.aarc@gmail.com
This year also marks a significant milestone for the Royal Canadian Artillery Association as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. For a century and a half, the RCAA has worked tirelessly in support of the Regimental Family, strengthening the bonds that unite serving and retired gunners, preserving our history and traditions, and advocating for the artillery profession in Canada. Its contribution to the Regiment cannot be overstated. I encourage all retired gunners to support the Association and its important work as it continues to promote the effectiveness of artillery in Canada and to champion the interests of our Regimental Family.
BGen (ret’d) D.A. Patterson MSM CD, Colonel Commandant, RCA
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The RCA Association 150th Anniversary Contest
Serving Canadian Gunners Since 1876
This year, 2026, marks the 150th anniversary of the formation of The Royal Canadian Artillery Association (originally the Dominion Artillery Association). To mark the occasion, we hope to increase our active membership by 150 new/returning members by the commencement of the 2nd Artillery Fires Conference and 141st Annual General Meeting to be held 23-24 October 2026.
Three (3) prizes will be awarded at the October 2026 Annual General Meeting as follows:
- A $100 supply of WoodenBike.ca RCAA branded coffee. The winner may choose from Charge 3 (light roast), Charge 5 (medium roast), or Charge 7 (dark roast) or any combination of these.
- A “With a Few Guns” Vol 1 and 2 book bundle (the unofficial history of the RCA in Afghanistan).
- A Royal Canadian Artillery Association polo shirt (available in red or blue, S, M, L, XL in men’s or women’s cut).
Benefits of Membership:
- Visit RCA Association Sponsors and Affinity Partners for information on affinity programmes available to registered members of the RCA Association.
- All Gunners have access to regimental support including the Gunner Peer Support (GPS) programme in time of need.
- The RCA Association offers up to $14,000 yearly in education bursaries. These are available to members of the Regimental Family. Regimental Bursaries
The fine print:
- The contest will run from 1 April 2026 until 30 September 2026.
- Each registration by a serving member will result in one (1) entry.
- Each enrolment by a retired/non-serving member will result in one (1) entry for a one-year membership, two (2) entries for a two-year membership, and three (3) entries for a five-year membership.
