Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI)

Stay Informed. Stay Engaged. Join RAUSI. Your membership supports vital conversations on Canada’s security challenges & gives you a voice, including voting rights at our AGM. Find out more: rausi.ca/join #RAUSI #UnitedThroughService #CanadianDefence #SecurityMatters

Come to Calgary Salutes’ Barn Burner! Meet the Command Team & @HMCS_Calgary crew. Tickets go fast—don’t miss out! Info & tickets: calgarysalutes.ca/events/barn-bu… #RAUSI #CalgarySalutes #HMCSCalgary #RoyalCanadianNavy #YYCEvents #CanadianArmedForces #SupportOurMilitary

Thanks to François Poirier and Peter Tchir for a thought-provoking #RMCSD discussion! Do we have the urgency, confidence, and strategy to compete in a world of shifting alliances? Video drops next week! #Canada #EconomicSecurity #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #CanadianEconomy

RAUSI Members: today is the last day for nominations Nominate a fellow member for President, VP, or Director. Submit by EOD to Deanna Manson. AGM: May 28, 2026, 1900 hrs MT via Zoom. Check your email for details! #RAUSI #AGM #Governance #MemberParticipation #CanadianDefence

Join us tonight for RMCSD's Vital National Interests series on the link between infrastructure, investment, and national resilience. 20 May 2026 at 19:00 MT via Zoom. 🔗 Register: rmcsd.ca #RMCSD #RAUSI #Canada #EconomicSecurity #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure

@CDNPolicyHawk You're right. In shortening for X, we lost the nuance of the discussion. The question is more about what the most appropriate role is for them moving forward. Should it change?

@TheRAUSI ... This has already happened, though... The CCG has already been moved to DND *and* it's remained a civilian service. Why is this being frame as an either/or question for the future?

Should the Canadian #CoastGuard join the #DND or remain a civilian service? ✔️ Better #Arctic coordination ✔️ Closer naval integration ✔️ Clearer #NationalSecurity role ❗ Risks to missions like #SearchAndRescue ❗ Cultural shift to military ❗ No guaranteed capability boost

Join us for #RMCSD's Vital National Interests series! This Wednesday, hear how economic strength impacts Canada's independence and national security. Register: rmcsd.ca #Canada #EconomicSecurity #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure #Geopolitics #CanadianEconomy

Canada's counting Veterans Affairs pensions in its NATO defence spending target. Pros: Aligns with NATO guidelines. Cons: Doesn’t boost military capability. It's a short-term fix that may help close the gap. #Canada #NATO #DefenceSpending #Military #Policy #NationalSecurity

For 75 years, @TCEnergy has connected Canada from coast to coast. Join us for a fireside chat with CEO François Poirier on the importance of infrastructure for our economy. vimeo.com/1173772279/a66… Capital, Competition, and Canada > May 20, 2026 > rmcsd.ca

How do shifts in alliances, trade routes, & #geopolitical tensions impact global markets? Join us for a Vital National Interests Fireside Chat with Peter Tchir of @AcadSecurities on May 20. Register: rmcsd.ca #EconomicSecurity #FinancialMarkets #NationalSecurity

How do market shifts affect #alliances? What happens when #SupplyChains turn into vulnerabilities? Join François Poirier (@TCEnergy) & Peter Tchir (@AcadSecurities) for insights on #resilience vs. #efficiency. May 20 | Registration: rmcsd.ca #EconomicSecurity

When a superpower starts proving its strength instead of simply exercising it, is that confidence or decline? The Realist’s take on great power behaviour with an unexpected analogy... Join the discussion: facebook.com/TheRAUSI #LGR #LetsGetReal #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity

#Canada faces a pivotal choice: maintain the status quo or pursue bold ambitions. Join us for a fireside chat with François Poirier, CEO of @TCEnergy, as we discuss how #EconomicStrength and #Investment shape our future. rmcsd.ca #Infrastructure #CanadianEconomy

📣 RAUSI members, mark your calendars! Our Annual General Meeting is on 28 May 28, at 1900 hrs MT via Zoom. Join us for updates and to help shape our future! Nominations for the Board of Directors are open until May 21. Check your email for details! #RAUSI #AGM #CanadianDefence

This was a candid discussion with some genuine “friendly fire” between the speakers as they challenged each other’s assumptions about civilians, technology, and the realities of modern war. Definitely one worth watching all the way through. #video" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rausi.ca/civilians-conf…

A big thank you to Christopher Ankersen and Matthew Ford for today’s engaging #RMCSD fireside chat! Their candid exchange was a perfect blend of insight and "friendly fire." Excited for the video release! #RAUSI #NationalSecurity #WarStudies #ConflictStudies #ThoughtLeadership

Some discussions don't resolve issues—they sharpen questions. Join Chris Ankersen & Matthew Ford as they explore complex roles of civilians in modern conflict. Watch now: rausi.ca/civilians-conf… #RMCSD #WarStudies #ModernWarfare #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #SecurityStudies

Why does #NATO target 2% of GDP for #DefenceSpending? 🤔 It started in the 2000s and grew after the 2014 Wales Summit. While it sets a clear benchmark, it measures spending, not capability. Should we focus on hitting targets or actual contributions? #Security #Policy #Alliances

We count what is easy, not what matters. Targets hit. Land seized. Troops trained. But are those signs of success—or just activity? Check out The Realist's thoughts on outputs vs outcomes: facebook.com/TheRAUSI. #LGR #LetsGetReal #Strategy #TheRealist #Geopolitics