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WESTDEF 2015
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WESTDEF is always a highlight of Canada's busy defence show cir-
cuit, and this year's effort continued the trend, offering a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere with a healthy dose of Western culture.
Opening remarks were kicked-off by the Honourable Michelle Rem-
pel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification on July
6, with Defence Minister Jason Kenney making an appearance on
the following day. Louise Mercier, President, FMJ Solutions, used her
well-honed Master of Ceremony skills to host the event, which tradi-
tionally runs during the same week as the Calgary Stampede.
Organizers worked hard to fit as much as they could into the three-
day event, with morning breakout sessions followed up by afternoon
workshops and presentations orientated to provide delegates with
practical, relevant information.
(From top left) Cdr Simon Nadeau gives WESTDEF attendees a briefing on the RCN Force Development Programme. JR Cox, The Shooting Edge; Hon. Jason
Kenney, Minister of Defence; Louise Mercier, FMJ Solutions; Denean Tomlin, WCDIA. The Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic
Diversification, gives the opening remarks. Emerging out of a sea of cowboy hats, C4i's Michael Clark. Philip Stiles, MRO Electronic Supply, enjoying some con-
versation during a break. Lockheed Martin's Jason Wrigley and Western Economic Diversification's Elliot Hewitt say "Howdy" to the photographer.
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