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All veterans share a selfless commitment to serve Canada. On #RemembranceDay, we honour their service and sacrifice, pay tribute to those who gave their lives in duty, and remember those who never came home.
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Earlier this year, @CDS_Canada_CEMD and @CAFCWO_ADJUCFAC were honoured to visit the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and took the opportunity to share their thoughts on Remembrance Day. #CanadaRemembers 🇨🇦
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Can you help identify the remains of missing soldiers? November 10, 1917, marked the end of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele. More than 2000 Canadians remain missing from this battle. 1/4
Photo of Sergeant Harry Cranston MM. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 150057. Date and place of birth: April 25, 1893, Merrickville, Ontario. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 24). Place of enlistment: Brandon, Manitoba. Additional info: Son of J. Cranston, of Merrickville, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Sergeant Harry Cranston MM. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 150057. Date and place of birth: April 25, 1893, Merrickville, Ontario. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 24). Place of enlistment: Brandon, Manitoba. Additional info: Son of J. Cranston, of Merrickville, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photo of Private Jesse Carr Hamilton. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 892045. Unit: 8th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: October 26, 1879, Texas, USA. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 38). Address on enlistment: Suite 6, 123 Smitherland Avenue W, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Place of enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Additional info: Husband of Annie Murray (formerly Hamilton), of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Private Jesse Carr Hamilton. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 892045. Unit: 8th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: October 26, 1879, Texas, USA. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 38). Address on enlistment: Suite 6, 123 Smitherland Avenue W, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Place of enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Additional info: Husband of Annie Murray (formerly Hamilton), of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photo of Private Cornelius Bodden. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 757976. Unit: 19th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: November 14, 1885, Hamilton, Ontario. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 31). Address on enlistment: 502 Hughson Street N, Hamilton, Ontario. Address on enlistment: Hamilton, Ontario. Additional info: Son of William Henry and Eleanor Miller Bodden, of Hamilton, Ontario. Husband of Beatrice Bodden of Hamilton, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Private Cornelius Bodden. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 757976. Unit: 19th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: November 14, 1885, Hamilton, Ontario. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 31). Address on enlistment: 502 Hughson Street N, Hamilton, Ontario. Address on enlistment: Hamilton, Ontario. Additional info: Son of William Henry and Eleanor Miller Bodden, of Hamilton, Ontario. Husband of Beatrice Bodden of Hamilton, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photo of Corporal Herbert Carter. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 775031. Unit: 20th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: February 23, 1887, Northwich, Cheshire, England. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 30). Address on enlistment: 165 Shanly Street, Toronto, Ontario. Place of enlistment: Toronto, Ontario. Additional info: Son of H. and Ann Jane Carter, of Northwich, Cheshire, England. Husband of Alice Dale (formerly Carter), of Toronto. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Corporal Herbert Carter. Missing from Passchendaele. Service number: 775031. Unit: 20th Battalion, CEF. Date and place of birth: February 23, 1887, Northwich, Cheshire, England. Date of death: November 10, 1917 (age 30). Address on enlistment: 165 Shanly Street, Toronto, Ontario. Place of enlistment: Toronto, Ontario. Additional info: Son of H. and Ann Jane Carter, of Northwich, Cheshire, England. Husband of Alice Dale (formerly Carter), of Toronto. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

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More than 300 went missing on November 10, 1917, alone, including Sgt Harry Cranston, Pte Jesse Carr Hamilton, Pte Cornelius Bodden, and Cpl Herbert Carter. 2/4
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On November 11, aircraft from Royal Canadian Air Force wings will conduct flypasts for several Remembrance Day commemorations across Canada. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
A student standing at attention with a weapon during a parade. Text on image: Virtual event, Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. Join us for a virtual discussion to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Thursday, November 12, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. This event will be hosted in English.

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On November 11, approximately 300 RMC naval and officer cadets will participate in the parade contingent for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial to mark the 150th anniversary of the RMC. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Join the ranks of women shaping the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now for our virtual info session on November 10 at 3:00 p.m. EST to learn more about our career opportunities and the life and experiences of women in the CAF: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
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Today, HMCS Robert Hampton Gray was welcomed to its new home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, following successful deployments and an historic coastal transfer through the waters of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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HMCS Moncton and Edmonton returned to Halifax today, concluding a deployment to European waters with the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One under Operation REASSURANCE. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Update on personnel injured in Canadian Forces Base Wainwright incident: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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From November 6 to 11, 2026, members of the media are invited to speak with CAF members selected for the 2026 Remembrance Day Sentry Program. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about the enrolment process and available career opportunities: forces.ca/en/events/?#/detai…
A member shouting and running while holding a rifle. Text on image: Virtual event. Now hiring! Careers in the Canadian Armed Forces. Did you know the CAF has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about an exciting and rewarding career in the CAF! Wednesday, November 4, 12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST. This event will be hosted in English.

ALT A member shouting and running while holding a rifle. Text on image: Virtual event. Now hiring! Careers in the Canadian Armed Forces. Did you know the CAF has over 100 possible career options? Join us to learn about an exciting and rewarding career in the CAF! Wednesday, November 4, 12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST. This event will be hosted in English.

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Do you want to learn how the Canadian Armed Forces can help you get a diploma or degree? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how we can help you meet your goals with one of our paid education programs. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/?#/detai…
A large group of Officer Cadets smiling and marching in a parade while displaying their caps on the tips of raised swords. Text on image: Paid Education Opportunities – General Information. Interested in being paid while you earn a diploma or degree? Join us for this webinar to learn about our paid education programs so you can begin your career free of student debt! Tuesday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST. *This event will be hosted in English.

ALT A large group of Officer Cadets smiling and marching in a parade while displaying their caps on the tips of raised swords. Text on image: Paid Education Opportunities – General Information. Interested in being paid while you earn a diploma or degree? Join us for this webinar to learn about our paid education programs so you can begin your career free of student debt! Tuesday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST. *This event will be hosted in English.

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The Royal Canadian Air Force has completed Operation BOXTOP, its semi-annual resupply mission delivering critical supplies to CFS Alert, Nunavut, which ran from October 8 to 30: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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CANSOFCOM welcomed members of the People’s Army of Vietnam's Special Operations Forces to conduct skills exchange training in August. The exchange highlighted a foundation of mutual professionalism, trust, and meaningful SOF cooperation.
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A member of the Vietnamese Special Operations Forces kneeling and shooting a weapon downrange while a member of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command stands behind them.

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Members of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command demonstrating close quarter combat while other members observe from a viewing platform above them.

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Members of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command and Vietnamese Special Operations Forces running out of a forest while aiming their weapons.

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More than 27,000 Canadian service members remain missing from the First World War, the Second World War, and the Conflict in Korea. 1/4
Photo of Private Silas Dewitt. Missing from Belgium. Service number: 817612. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 11 October 1892, Charleston, New Brunswick. Date of death: 31 October 1917 (age 25). Place of enlistment: Sussex, New Brunswick. Additional info: Son of Sidney and Caroline Dewitt of Centreville, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Private Silas Dewitt. Missing from Belgium. Service number: 817612. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 11 October 1892, Charleston, New Brunswick. Date of death: 31 October 1917 (age 25). Place of enlistment: Sussex, New Brunswick. Additional info: Son of Sidney and Caroline Dewitt of Centreville, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photo of Private Samuel James Jeans. Missing from Belgium. Service number: 715938. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 2 September 1895, Newfoundland. Date of death: 31 October 1917 (age 22). Address on enlistment: Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Place of enlistment: Pictou, Nova Scotia. Additional info: Son of James and Elizabeth Jeans and brother of Mrs. K. D. Martin of Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Private Samuel James Jeans. Missing from Belgium. Service number: 715938. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 2 September 1895, Newfoundland. Date of death: 31 October 1917 (age 22). Address on enlistment: Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Place of enlistment: Pictou, Nova Scotia. Additional info: Son of James and Elizabeth Jeans and brother of Mrs. K. D. Martin of Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photo of Private John Paul Keating. Missing from Korea. Service number: SB-13903. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 15 August 1930, Toronto, Ontario. Date of death: 3 May 1953 (age 22). Additional info: Adopted son of Mrs. Teresa Keating of Toronto, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

ALT Photo of Private John Paul Keating. Missing from Korea. Service number: SB-13903. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 15 August 1930, Toronto, Ontario. Date of death: 3 May 1953 (age 22). Additional info: Adopted son of Mrs. Teresa Keating of Toronto, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Image of a silhouette. Missing from Italy. Private Donald Raymond Caldwell. Service number: F/56595. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 26 August 1923, Sweets Corner, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Date of death: 16 September 1944 (age 21). Address on enlistment: 112 Maynard Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Place of enlistment: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Additional info: Son of Howard and Ivy Caldwell. Grandson of Minnie Caldwell, of Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

ALT Image of a silhouette. Missing from Italy. Private Donald Raymond Caldwell. Service number: F/56595. Unit: The Royal Canadian Regiment. Date and place of birth: 26 August 1923, Sweets Corner, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Date of death: 16 September 1944 (age 21). Address on enlistment: 112 Maynard Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Place of enlistment: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Additional info: Son of Howard and Ivy Caldwell. Grandson of Minnie Caldwell, of Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Missing members of The Royal Canadian Regiment include Pte Silas Dewitt, Pte Samuel James Jeans, Pte John Paul Keating, and Pte Donald Raymond Caldwell. 2/4
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The Canadian Defence Academy hosted the 28th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, Institutions Meeting: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Register now: forces.ca/en/events/?#/detai…
A student standing at attention with a weapon during a parade. Text on image: Virtual event, Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. Join us for a virtual discussion to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Thursday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be bilingual.

ALT A student standing at attention with a weapon during a parade. Text on image: Virtual event, Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. Join us for a virtual discussion to learn about the unique educational programs and entry plans available to Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces. Thursday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT. This event will be bilingual.

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From October 19 to 23, we conducted Op NANOOK-TATIGIIT in Whitehorse, Yukon, to strengthen whole-of-government preparedness and crisis response in support of safety and security in the North. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Register for our webinar to speak with recruiters and learn more about how you can join our team as a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, and Information Systems Technician: forces.ca/en/events/#/detail…
A member holding an open folder while pointing at a large map on a board. Text on image reads: Virtual event, Careers for Women in Computing and Intelligence. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, and Information Systems Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces. Tuesday, October 27, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT. *This event will be bilingual.

ALT A member holding an open folder while pointing at a large map on a board. Text on image reads: Virtual event, Careers for Women in Computing and Intelligence. Join our discussion to learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician, Signal Technician, and Information Systems Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces. Tuesday, October 27, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT. *This event will be bilingual.

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