Media Releases

Monday, February 1, 2010

Good Things Are Happening

What:	Brigadier-General Jonathan Vance visits Queen Elizabeth School as part of the University of Alberta's International Week. Brigadier-General Vance will speak to 180 secondary school students in a presentation titled: Canada in Afghanistan: Current Challenges, Future Prospects. This is a unique opportunity for the students to learn from and engage one of Canada's most senior military officers, who has recently returned from Kandahar in his role as commander of Joint Task Force Afghanistan. A representative from CIDA's Afghanistan Challenge initiative which works with NGO partners to raise funds for projects in Afghanistan will share stories and field questions. A virtual Q and A period will take place via live video-conference through the Global Interactive Student Portal and will be broadcast to the University of Alberta as well as to high schools across the province and from as far away as Texas.
When:	Tuesday, February 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Where:	Queen Elizabeth School, 9425 - 132 Avenue
Who:	Brigadier-General Vance joined the Canadian Forces in 1982 and has been recognized throughout his career for his leadership. He assumed command of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in August 2006 for two very operationally demanding years. Upon relinquishing command, Brigadier-General Vance took over responsibilities for Task Force 5-09, the Canadian Headquarters that commands and co-ordinates Canadian and Coalition civil-military operations in Kandahar Province.
Contact:	Terry Godwaldt, Director of Programming The Centre for Global Education Queen Elizabeth School 9425 - 132 Avenue 780.700.4482