Brigadier-General Mark Parsons, CD, from the 5th Canadian Division, joins host Colonel Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia and a senior officer in the Primary Army Reserve, for a compelling conversation about the vital role of the Canadian Reserve Force in national security and community support.

Often referred to as “citizen soldiers,” Reservists are part-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who serve their country while maintaining their civilian careers. They live and work in the communities they protect, bringing unique skills, purpose, and dedication to both their civilian and CAF roles.

Whether your interests lie in the Reserves, leadership development, or community service, this conversation provides meaningful insights into the individuals who answer the call when their country and communities need them most. We actively encourage Reservists to consider becoming Commissionaires, as we are committed to ensuring they have secure employment upon their return from deployment.

Topics Covered:

• What it means to be a reservist
• Community Impact within Atlantic Canada
• How reservists contribute nationally and globally
• Insights into being a Reservist
• How to join the Reserves and start your journey
• How organizations can support service

Links & Resources:

• Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast
• Brigadier-General Parsons Bio: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/senior-leaders/5-canadian-division.html
• Canadian 5th Division: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/5-canadian-division.html
• Operation PROTEUS: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/operation-proteus.html
• Reserve Force: https://forces.ca/en/reserve-force/
• Operation REASSURANCE: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/operation-reassurance.html
• Operation IMPACT: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/recently-completed/operation-impact.html
• Operation UNIFIER and the Ukraine War: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/operation-unifier.html
• Jobs in the Reserves: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/jobs-careers/summer-jobs.html
• Commissionaires Canada Celebrating 100 Years of Service: commissionaires100.ca

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