The Ceremonial Guard was established by the Canadian Forces to plan and prepare, and execute Public Duties in the Nation's Capital during the summer.
Every guardsman, Musician and member of the support staff is a trained soldier of the Canadian Forces on Regular or Reserve service. All newly enrolled personnel must susfullccesy complete Canadian Forces basic military training prior to being granted permission to wear Canadian Forces uniforms and the Full-dress uniform of one of the Guards Regiments.
The Ceremonial Guard, today, is a composite Canadian Forces Unit of over 400 people that includes a Foot Guard company and the Band of the Ceremonial Guard. This year, the majority of the Guard is composed of Regular and Reserve Force Guard and includes soldiers from regiments across Canada and for the first time, the ceremonial members from Canada's Navy and Air Force.
Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard
