Canadian Forces College

Canadian Forces College

The Canadian Forces College is a military school for officers of the Canadian Forces. The college provides military education courses meant to enable officers to effectively provide leadership within the Canadian Forces.

The institution was established in 1943 as the "Royal Canadian Air Force War Staff College" (RCAF War Staff College). In 1945, the school was re-designated as the "RCAF Staff College", which became a component of the Air Force College in 1962. The Air Force College also included a Headquarters, a Staff School and an Extension School. The school has been located at various sites in Toronto. It is now located on Yonge Boulevard at Wilson Avenue in North York, Ontario.

Reference

* [http://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/ Canadian Forces College Home Page]


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