The Canadian Military, Veteran & Family
Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C) community is growing!
The CMVF3C is a coalition of representatives from post-secondary institutions, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and associated partners. The consortium promotes the creation of Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campuses across Canada that support military members, veterans and their families aiming to meet their personal, academic and professional goals as well as create academic environments that recognize their service.
Event: OUR NORTH: The Evolving Landscape of Canada's Defence and Military-Connected Learners
Dates: November 14, 2025, 1300-1500 ET
Location: Online, across Canada
Cost: FREE
MS Teams Link:
Meeting ID: 236 365 330 336
Passcode: bi6xW2PJ
Aims: 1. Extend a call to action to Postsecondary Institutions (PSIs) in response to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reconstitution and modernization efforts and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) strategic priorities, and 2. Update members on military education and training recognition
Topics: CAF reconstitution and modernization, PSI leadership, military education and training recognition, PSI support to Military, Veteran students, and their families.
Audience: Representatives of Post-secondary Institutions (Presidents, Provosts, Registrars, Deans, Student Service Officers, Students) who have signed or are interested in learning more about what the CMVF3C), Veterans Affairs Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and associated partners, military members, veterans and their families.
Funding Sources: The CMVF3C has made possible with funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion, a MINDS Grant, and the Department of National Defence.
Symposium Format: A virtual event, with attendees participating virtually across Canada.
Symposium Program: See below for the details.
This agenda is listed in Eastern Time, please adjust accordingly for your time zone.
1300h Welcome & Opening Remarks
1315h Conversation 1: The Evolving Landscape of Canada's Defence – A call to action to PSIs
1400h Conversation 2: The Military Learner Lifecycle: Upskilling & Reskilling – Military Education and Training Recognition
1445h Concluding Remarks & Call to Action
Locations: CFB Edmonton, Royal Roads University, BC; and Saint Mary's University, Halifax:
Attendees: 125: 64 in person / 61 virtual