Introduction of Guests (2 December 2025)

From Hansard (2 December 2025)

 

Senior Leadership of 15 Wing Moose Jaw

Blaine McLeod: — Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to rise in the Assembly today to recognize the senior leadership of 15 Wing Moose Jaw — seated in the west gallery, right in front of the nice green background there, the blue shirts — one of Canada’s most important military training centres and a source of immense pride for our province and our country and the city of Moose Jaw, which has a great integration with 15 Wing.

So I’ll ask as I introduce each of them that they just give us a wave, so we can acknowledge your presence here today. And they were here today for conversations with Trade and Export Development, Advanced Education, as they move towards a rebuild of 15 Wing in Moose Jaw. There’s some wonderful, wonderful infrastructure that’s going to be rebuilt from the ground up there.

So leading 15 Wing is Colonel Adam Carlson, a distinguished officer whose career with the Canadian Armed Forces spans more than three decades. A former Sea King pilot with operational deployments across the globe, including Afghanistan, the Middle East, and the Arctic, Colonel Carlson brings deep operational experience and strategic expertise to his role as Wing commander. And he assumed command of 15 Wing on June 12th, 2025, just a few months ago.

Supporting him is Chief Warrant Officer Rachel Fox, the Wing chief warrant officer. Chief Warrant Officer Fox joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990 and has served with dedication both at home and abroad, including deployments to Cyprus, Afghanistan, and across Canada’s North. She is a respected leader in the construction engineering trade and plays a vital role in supporting the morale, discipline, and welfare of the Wing’s members.

Serving as deputy commander is Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Fullerton. Now Matthew is an accomplished aviator and an instructor. Lieutenant-Colonel Fullerton is a graduate of the Royal Military College, a Sea King pilot with nearly 1,000 flying hours, and a former A-category instructor. His operational experience includes deployments to Haiti and the Caribbean alongside service with NORAD [North American Aerospace Defence Command] in Colorado Springs.

Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Tipper, commanding officer of 15 operations support squadron, has dedicated more than 35 years to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Throughout his career he has instructed on nearly every aircraft that has passed through Moose Jaw’s pilot training program and has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. His leadership ensures the Wing’s training operations run safely and effectively each and every day.

Lieutenant-Colonel Craig Cloete. The lieutenant-colonel leads the corps of Canada’s pilot training system. Originally serving with the South African Air Force before joining the RCAF [Royal Canadian Air Force] in 2013, Lieutenant-Colonel Cloete brings international expertise, advanced instructional experience, and a strong academic background to one of the most important training institutions in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Lieutenant-Colonel Guillaume Paquet — Guillaume Paquet, I’m going to get it right — the commanding officer of the world-renowned 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, affectionately known as the Snowbirds. With more than 5,000 flying hours, service in long-range patrol operations, and experience as a former Snowbird solo pilot, Lieutenant-Colonel Paquet now leads one of Canada’s most iconic and celebrated military teams.

And finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Captain Jean Doyon. He is a public affairs officer, and without him the logistics of this event probably would have fallen flat. And he helped put all of that together. So he is accompanying the senior leadership team today.

Mr. Speaker, together these leaders represent the very, very best of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Their combined experience, professionalism, and commitment ensure that 15 Wing Moose Jaw continues to play a critical role in training the next generation of Canadian military aviators and in strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities.

Mr. Speaker, I would welcome all members to welcome these esteemed members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to this, their Legislative Assembly.