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In this episode of Purpose & Protection, host Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia, speaks with Corinne MacLellan, a communications strategist and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Halifax Rifles, about the essential role of civilian leadership in Canada’s defence and security landscape.
Corinne shares her journey of service, including her work in public affairs, Indigenous relations, and military engagement. From founding Halifax International Fleet Week to supporting Canadian Armed Forces reservists through the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, her contributions highlight how civilians can meaningfully support national defence.
Together, they explore the power of storytelling, the importance of community partnerships, and the impact of honorary military roles in strengthening the connection between Canadians and the Armed Forces.
Whether you're in uniform or a civilian, this conversation is a powerful reminder that service to country takes many forms.
Topics Covered:
- Civilian service and support in defence
- Honourary roles in the Canadian Armed Forces
- Military history and heritage in Nova Scotia
- Indigenous and community engagement
- Reservist support and the With Glowing Hearts program
- Women in public service and defence leadership
- Strategic communications in national security
Links & Resources:
- Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast
- About Corinne MacLellan: https://www.canexusgroup.com/corinnemaclellan
- The Halifax Riffles: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/5-canadian-division/the-halifax-rifles.html
- Canadian Forces Liaison Council: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/canada-reserve-force/about-canadian-forces-liaison-council.html
- Service and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War by Ken Hynes: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S135C2132625
- Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Campbell McLeod: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/360302
- Army Museum, Halifax Citadel: https://armymuseumhalifax.ca/
- RA Park and South Barracks: https://hmhps.ca/sites/RA-park-and-south-barracks-area
- Honourary Appointments: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/showcasing/honorary-appointments.html
- CADPAD: https://www.canada.ca/en/army/news-publications/2024/02/cadpat-mt-uniforms.html
- Mes Kit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/dress-manual/chapter-5/annex-b.html
- With Glowing Hearts Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/canada-reserve-force/supporting-reservists/with-glowing-hearts.html
- Sam Glode: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/samuel-glode
- Alex Decoteau: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alex-decoteau
- Operation Bluenose: https://ns.legion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ABMO_50_-_2020_-_Operation_Bluenose-4c1.pdf
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