What We Do

Programmes, Projects & Activities

In keeping with its purpose and mission, the Association is currently involved with the following activities:

Advocacy

• Defence Policy
• Job Protection
• Effectiveness Report

History & Heritage

• Publication of Volume III of The Gunners of Canada – the authorized history of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery 1967-2001
• Support for the maintenance of the Canadian Corps Artillery Monument at Thélus France

Regimental Communications

• Publication of The Royal Regiment’s monthly newsletter, “The Canadian Gunner News”
• Management of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery Website

Assistance to Members of the Regimental Family

• Gunner Peer Support (GPS) Program – emergency assistance to fellow Gunners
•  Bursaries:
  • Lieutenant-Colonel Jack de Hart MC CD Bursary
  • Master Gunner E.M. “Chip” Evoy MM & Bar Bursary
  • Captain G.R.E. Nicholls Memorial Award for Post-Secondary Education
• In cooperation with the RCA Regimental Fund, provision of a Christmas gift to deployed Gunners
• Sponsorship of the TD Meloche Home and Automobile Insurance affinity program

Professional Development

• Conduct of the RCAA Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the RCA Board
• Participation in the Annual Conference of Defence Associations Institute conference on Defence and Security

Annual Meetings & Reports