Canadian Commandery


	In 2005 the Grand Chapter of The Equestrian, Secular and Chapterial Order of Saint Joachim established The Canadian Commandery to better serve its growing membership in that country. The Commander of Canada is H.E. The Chevalier M. Nugent Schneider KCJ. H.E. The Chevalier Schneider KCJ is a founder of Vestcap Investment Management Inc., a firm providing investment management services to individuals, trusts, and estates. H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has 50 years of investment experience and has held senior positions with several major brokerage and investment counselling firms for more than 35 years. He served as Vice Chairman of the investment subsidiary of a large Canadian trust company from 1985 to 1988. His career in the investment industry began in the brokerage business in 1958 and has included professional trading, all aspects of retail and institutional marketing and portfolio management. H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has served twice as Chairman of The Ontario Club and is a member of the Toronto Club. He is Past President of the Oakville YMCA and a past member of the Rotary Club of Toronto and Mississauga. He is a sponsor of the Georgian Theatre Festival, season sponsor of the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. As a lover of jazz music, particularly traditional mainstream jazz and big band swing, H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has acted as sponsor and producer of many concerts in Canada and U.S., which include artists such as Peter Appleyard, Dick Hyman, Walt Levinsky, Derek Smith, Dave Young, Ed Bickert, and many others. His charitable work includes The Salvation Army, St. Michaels Hospital, Sick Children’s Hospital and “Polo for Palliative Care” through the Order of St. Lazarus, where he is an MMLJ. The Canadian Commandery is incorporated as a federal Canadian not-for-profit corporation. The Canadian Commandery organizes and supports members of The Order of Saint Joachim in Canada. It also conducts in Canada the Ceremony of Admission and elevation to Knighthood. Its social schedule includes dinners and other events. The Canadian Commandery has the same mission and is committed to the same charitable objects as its parent body, The Order of Saint Joachim, namely: the promotion of religious tolerance and understanding; supporting orphans and children's charities; assisting the sick, aged and homeless; and the promotion of chivalric ideals in society. In addition, the Canadian Commandery supports specifically Canadian charities and causes of its choice, as well as generally promoting a greater understanding of The Order of Saint Joachim's history and work. It has established the Order of Saint Joachim Educational Scholarship, presented annually to the Canadian Outstanding Cadet of the Year. Photographs of one of the Canadian Commandery's Ceremonies of Admission and Investiture can be seen by clicking here. It also maintains its own webstore, proceeds of which go to the Canadian Commandery's charitable fund. For additional information about the Canadian Commandery of The Order of Saint Joachim, including admission inquiries, please contact the Commander at: schneider@stjoachimorder.org. © 2008 The Order of Saint Joachim

In 2005 the Grand Chapter of The Equestrian, Secular and Chapterial Order of Saint Joachim established The Canadian Commandery to better serve its growing membership in that country. The Commander of Canada is H.E. The Chevalier M. Nugent Schneider KCJ.

H.E. The Chevalier Schneider KCJ is a founder of Vestcap Investment Management Inc., a firm providing investment management services to individuals, trusts, and estates. H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has 50 years of investment experience and has held senior positions with several major brokerage and investment counselling firms for more than 35 years. He served as Vice Chairman of the investment subsidiary of a large Canadian trust company from 1985 to 1988. His career in the investment industry began in the brokerage business in 1958 and has included professional trading, all aspects of retail and institutional marketing and portfolio management.

H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has served twice as Chairman of The Ontario Club and is a member of the Toronto Club. He is Past President of the Oakville YMCA and a past member of the Rotary Club of Toronto and Mississauga. He is a sponsor of the Georgian Theatre Festival, season sponsor of the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. As a lover of jazz music, particularly traditional mainstream jazz and big band swing, H.E. The Chevalier Schneider has acted as sponsor and producer of many concerts in Canada and U.S., which include artists such as Peter Appleyard, Dick Hyman, Walt Levinsky, Derek Smith, Dave Young, Ed Bickert, and many others.

His charitable work includes The Salvation Army, St. Michaels Hospital, Sick Children’s Hospital and “Polo for Palliative Care” through the Order of St. Lazarus, where he is an MMLJ.

The Canadian Commandery is incorporated as a federal Canadian not-for-profit corporation. The Canadian Commandery organizes and supports members of The Order of Saint Joachim in Canada. It also conducts in Canada the Ceremony of Admission and elevation to Knighthood. Its social schedule includes dinners and other events.

The Canadian Commandery has the same mission and is committed to the same charitable objects as its parent body, The Order of Saint Joachim, namely:

the promotion of religious tolerance and understanding;
supporting orphans and children's charities;
assisting the sick, aged and homeless; and
the promotion of chivalric ideals in society.

In addition, the Canadian Commandery supports specifically Canadian charities and causes of its choice, as well as generally promoting a greater understanding of The Order of Saint Joachim's history and work. It has established the Order of Saint Joachim Educational Scholarship, presented annually to the Canadian Outstanding Cadet of the Year.

Photographs of one of the Canadian Commandery's Ceremonies of Admission and Investiture can be seen by clicking here. It also maintains its own webstore, proceeds of which go to the Canadian Commandery's charitable fund.

For additional information about the Canadian Commandery of The Order of Saint Joachim, including admission inquiries, please contact the Commander at: schneider@stjoachimorder.org.