THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA ELECTS NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT 

        

OTTAWA - Established in 1895, The Navy League of Canada is pleased to announce Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) Jennifer Bennett, CMM, CD, of Burlington, ON, was elected the National President of the Navy League of Canada during its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. 

  

The Navy League of Canada has maintained its key objectives of supporting and growing Canada’s youth through the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program and the Navy League Cadet Program between the ages of 9 – 18 years. In addition, The Navy League of Canada has continued in promoting and supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard, by working with Industry Partners highlighting the importance of Canada’s needs as a maritime nation and the issues that dominate maritime affairs.  
 

The Navy League of Canada plays an instrumental role in youth development with its support of more than 10,000 young cadets across Canada with over 4,000 volunteers in 250 local Branches. The Navy League strives to provide programs to develop character and good Canadian citizenship values through activities with a maritime focus in addition to its sailing, music, and physical fitness programs. 
 

Ms. Bennett pursued two concurrent careers, one with the Canadian Armed Forces as a member of the Naval Reserve and the other as a teacher and school administrator. She retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in December 2019, after serving for more than forty-four years. While serving in and out of uniform, she has contributed to the development of young people. In April 2011, she was appointed as the Chief of Reserves and Cadets and was responsible for the delivery of the Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Program.  
 

Upon retirement, Ms. Bennett joined the Navy League of Canada and has served as the President for Ontario Division, as well as being a member of the Navy League of Ontario Foundation and a member of the National Board of Directors.   
 

Following in the steps of Past President Mrs. Brenda Pinto, Jennifer will be focused on building new partnerships within the maritime domain, while supporting youth as they learn, grow and prepare for adulthood. She and her team will work to engage partners, coast to coast, to support Sea Cadet and Navy League Cadets and Navy League volunteers.