Jonathan Parker

Trying to be a Master of Dad. All thoughts are my own, U of T, King’s College London and RMC alumnus 🇨🇦 RT≠E

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

This scheme will give Britain’s young people a taste of the extraordinary skills and training on offer across the Army, Royal Navy and RAF.

As young people discuss their futures, I want opportunities in our Armed Forces to be part of their conversation.

https://t.co/kbb6i75jFV

[Canadian Joint Operations Command @CJOC_COIC]

From all of us at CJOC and our deployed teams: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎄🇨🇦 CAF members and families serving abroad send heartfelt greetings to Canadians everywhere. Thank you for your unwavering support as we proudly serve at home and around the world.

[Christopher Heckman @ChrisHeckman71]

Wishing a safe and merry Christmas 2025 to all of our sailors, soldiers, and aviators, both deployed and at home, as well as their families and friends who make everything possible. Thank you, all, for your service.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Thousands of members of the @CanadianForces are spending Christmas away from home – standing on guard for our freedoms, and those of our allies.

In this increasingly dangerous and divided world, we are ever more grateful for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas.

[Office of the Chief of Naval Operations @USNavyCNO]

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle reviewed barracks at Naval Base Pearl Harbor @JointBasePHH. CNO expressed that he sees the quality of barracks as part of readiness and is laser-focused on ensuring Sailors have a high-quality, safe, and modern barracks.

[Metrolinx @Metrolinx]

Starting January 1, 2026, eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, including regular and reserve personnel, can travel free year-round on UP Express with a valid ID. This is an extension of the free GO Transit travel program for veterans and CAF members launched earlier this year.

To find out more about the program and acceptable forms of identification, click here:
https://t.co/AhxbKOFhnP

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

Way to go @CanadianForces

This is a great way to support occupational training! BZ

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

We’re making significant improvements to compensation and benefits for CAF members. More details: https://t.co/nbggKoF7aH 1/9

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

We’re making significant improvements to compensation and benefits for CAF members. More details: https://t.co/nbggKoF7aH 1/9

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Cdr Brian Henwood took command of the future #HMCSRobertHamptonGray on July 24, becoming its first Commanding Officer. Cmdre Jacob French presided over the ceremony in Halifax, ahead of the 6th and final Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel’s official naming.

#HelpLeadFight

[National Defence @NationalDefence]

#EmancipationDay is more than a historic milestone, it’s a powerful reminder that freedom, justice, and equality are ongoing commitments. Learn more about how to contribute to an environment free from racism and discrimination: https://t.co/0lyd87TLKq

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

@LeBrunJames81 @HmcsYellowknife I saw the announcement today! I grew up on those ships… BRN (first day sail), SHA (my ticket), BRN, YEL, NAN, SAS (BWK), BRN (DeckO /OpsO), KIN (OpsO), GOS (OpsO). Fair winds!!

[Marc Kieley @MarcKieley]

Excited to get back to work on Monday, but very grateful I got a chance to visit Vimy Ridge this week for a reminder of why it's important that we always deliver challenging and realistic training to the next generation.

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

@elonmusk Remember when US economic policy wiped out $6.4 trillion in value and sent global markets crashing?

That was dumb.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

🇨🇦 A message from His Majesty The King to the people of Canada, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.

🇨🇦 Un message de Sa Majesté le Roi aux Canadiens à l’occasion du 60e anniversaire du drapeau national du Canada.

On this day in 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

And I will add to the Ambassador‘s excellent comment that when I was supreme commander of NATO I watched Canadians fight and die bravely under my command in Afghanistan just 10 years ago. They weren’t attacked. We were.

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

On this day in 1980, six American diplomats, travelling with valid Canadian passports, escaped Iran.
They were hidden for months by Canadians, who played a massive role in their escape.
Let's learn the real (not the Argo version) story of The Canadian Caper.

🧵1/15

[Royal Canadian Navy @RoyalCanNavy]

Today, we’re proud to announce that the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) will be known as the River-Class Destroyers. The first three warships will be named HMC Ships Fraser, Saint-Laurent and Mackenzie. Learn more about our future fleet: https://t.co/7epp6k3cy7
#HelpLeadFight

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

@RCRBuck It works for sailors too…I have the following posted on my wall at NDHQ…
“XO- What happens if we invest in our people and they leave?”
“CO- What happens if we don’t and they stay….?”

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

@acoyne An astute article by @althiaraj with echoes of my Dad’s win in 1978 (for a lengthy 7 months!) during a by-election under Trudeau Senior.

https://t.co/e1KacpLp4Q

[Jonathan Parker @jctparker]

Fleet Week in @nycgov and pics of @RoyalCanNavy gets mentioned on the @FallonTonight by @jimmyfallon

Awesome!!!