A New Commander for 5^th Canadian Division

News Release

May 1, 2017 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Major-General Carl J. Turenne relinquished command of 5^th Canadian Division to Brigadier-General Derek A. Macaulay in a ceremony presided over by Lieutenant-General Paul F. Wynnyk, Commander of the Canadian Army, at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site today.

Moreover, Major-General Turenne was promoted to his current rank today and will assume the position of Deputy Commander of the Canadian Army at Canadian Army Headquarters in Ottawa in early May.

Brigadier-General Macaulay most recently served as Chief of Staff Army Strategy and has held various command and staff positions in Canada and on international operations. He brings this wealth of knowledge and experience to his new command role in Atlantic Canada.

As Commander of 5^th Canadian Division, Brigadier-General Macaulay will be responsible for both Regular and Reserve Force Canadian Army units located throughout all four Atlantic Provinces. During his tenure, his priorities will be recruiting, training, and forging an integrated force of highly trained Atlantic Canadian combat and support units that are ready for domestic and international operations in support of Canadian interests.

Quotes

“I am honored and proud to have been at the helm of the 5th Canadian Division over the past two years—a tremendous team that has built and sustained operational and institutional readiness for the Canadian Armed Forces. I am truly grateful to all its members and the countless partners for their significant contributions and unwavering support. I congratulate Brigadier-General Derek Macaulay, a true warrior, for his command appointment, and welcome him and his family to Atlantic Canada.”

Major-General Carl J. Turenne, outgoing 5th Canadian Division Commander

"My family and I are excited to have an opportunity to serve with all of the 5th Canadian Division warriors, civilians, and their families. Some of Canada's greatest treasures come from this historic region of Canada and I certainly include the great soldiers, past and present, of the Mighty Maroon Machine in that category. I feel privileged and humbled to be entrusted with leading this Division and thank Major-General Carl Turenne for the superb state of readiness and strong, proud, and ready culture he has built over the past two years."

Brigadier-General Derek A. Macaulay, incoming 5th Canadian Division Commander

Quick Facts

Headquartered in Halifax, 5^th Canadian Division is the command element of the Canadian Army in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
5^th Canadian Division’s core mandate is to oversee Canadian Army operations and training in Atlantic Canada in order to generate combat capable forces that are ready to deploy anywhere in Canada and around the world in support of Government of Canada initiatives.
The Commander of 5^th Canadian Division is responsible for three formations, six independent units, and the 5^th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, which is comprised of thirty–two patrols located across Newfoundland and Labrador.
5^th Canadian Division consists of approximately 6500 Regular and Reserve Force soldiers, civilian employees, and Canadian Rangers.
The 5^th Canadian Division was recognized in both World Wars by the maroon patch worn on the sleeve of its soldiers. The maroon patch was restored in 2013 by the Minister of National Defence.
The term “Mighty Maroon Machine” was an informal nickname associated with the period in the Italian Campaign during World War II, under command of Major-General Bertram M. Hoffmeister.

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Contacts

Lieutenant (Navy) Jamie Tobin
Canadian Armed Forces
5^th Canadian Division Public Affairs
Phone: 902-427-0239
Email: Jamie.Tobin@Forces.gc.ca

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Date modified:: 2017-05-01

A New Commander for 5th Canadian Division