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Honouring Service. Celebrating Sacrifice. Defending Our Future.

Today we recognize the dedicated men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, whose service helps protect Canada and support peace and security around the world.

Established in 2002, Canadian Armed Forces Day honours the sailors, soldiers, aviators, Rangers, reservists, veterans, military families and support personnel who serve with courage and commitment. From defending Canada and supporting NATO operations to disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue missions and international peace and security efforts, their contributions make a difference every day.

Today, we thank all who have served and those who continue to answer the call.

D-DAY 82nd ANNIVERSARY • JUNO BEACH • 6 JUNE 1944

More than 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach during D-Day. Juno Beach was divided into two main assault sectors Mike to the west and Nan to the east which were further broken down into specific colour-coded sub-sectors. Assigned to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division on D-Day, these sectors spanned a 10-kilometre stretch of the Normandy coast from Graye-sur-Mer to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer.

MIKE Sector – Courseulles-sur-Mer
• Mike Red – Royal Winnipeg Rifles
• Mike Green – Canadian Scottish Regiment
Supported by tanks of the 1st Hussars

NAN Sector – Bernières-sur-Mer and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
• Nan Green – Regina Rifle Regiment
• Nan White – Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
• Nan Red – The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
Supported by tanks of the Fort Garry Horse

Following the assault waves:
• Le Régiment de la Chaudière landed as the division's French-Canadian infantry regiment.
• The Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment provided armoured support inland.

Despite heavy casualties and fierce resistance from German strongpoints, mines, barbed wire and beach obstacles, Canadian troops secured Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. By nightfall they had advanced farther inland than any other Allied force on D-Day, pushing up to 10 kilometres beyond the beaches in some areas.

The Canadians halted not because they were defeated, but because they had outrun neighbouring formations, faced increasing German resistance and were ordered to consolidate their hard-won gains, reorganize units, bring up supplies and artillery and prepare for expected German counterattacks.

Canadian casualties on D-Day:

• 359 killed
• 574 wounded
• 47 captured
• Approximately 980 total casualties

The courage, sacrifice, and determination shown on Juno Beach helped establish the foothold that would lead to the liberation of Western Europe and the eventual defeat of N**i Germany.

Today, we remember the Canadians who fought, those who never returned home and the generations who have benefited from the freedom they helped secure.

Proud Traditions. Proud Service. Proud Canadians:

June is National Indigenous History Month, we recognize and reflect on the rich cultures, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

We also honour the Indigenous members of the Canadian Armed Forces whose service, leadership, courage and dedication have strengthened Canada across generations. Their contributions span historic conflicts and modern operations at home and abroad and their stories remain an essential part of the country’s military and national history.

A key part of that ongoing service is the Canadian Rangers. The Canadian Rangers are often described as the military’s “Eyes and ears in the North.” They are a sub-component of the Canadian Army Reserve made up largely of Indigenous and local community members who provide surveillance, sovereignty patrols, search and rescue support and local knowledge in areas where regular forces are not permanently stationed.

Please take the time to learn, acknowledge and reflect on the enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples, including their ongoing service within the Canadian Armed Forces and through roles like the Canadian Rangers that continue to shape Canada’s presence across our vast northern regions.

THE BATTLE NO ONE SEES. THE STRENGTH THAT NEVER QUITS.

Every June, Canadians recognize PTSD Awareness Month, culminating on National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27.

PTSD is an invisible injury that affects veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, trauma survivors and countless others. While the scars may not be visible, the impact is real.

This month is about raising awareness, breaking stigma, encouraging conversation and reminding those who are struggling that they are not alone. It is also an opportunity to highlight the treatments, support services and resources available to help people heal.

For many veterans living with PTSD, service dogs provide far more than companionship. They offer trust, stability, confidenceand a path toward recovery.

We are proud to support National Service Dogs (NSD) and their PTSD Service Dog Program. Through the generosity of donors, NSD provides specially trained service dogs to veterans and first responders living with PTSD, helping them regain confidence, independence and hope.

If you would like to support this life-changing work or learn more about their programs, visit: https://nsd.on.ca

Recent discussions in the United States regarding assistance-animal policies serve as a reminder that access to support should never be taken for granted. Here in Canada, organizations like NSD continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and first responders every day.

Every step forward is proof that recovery is possible.

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, "I'M POSSIBLE."

To those battling PTSD every day: your struggle is real, your courage is seen and your story is not over.

The battle may be invisible. The strength is not!

Before Vimy. Before Juno. Before Normandy. There Was South Africa.

Many of the first 1,000 Canadians who sailed for South Africa believed they would be home by Christmas.

Instead, they found themselves in a brutal conflict that lasted nearly three years.

The Boer War became Canada's first overseas war. More than 7,300 Canadians volunteered to serve, five earned the Victoria Cross, and 270 never came home.

Today, we remember their service, sacrifice, and the role they played in shaping Canada's military history.

Remember to Remember.

For all those who have or are serving, Thank You!

National War Memorial: Canada’s Centre of Remembrance:

The Canadian National War Memorial is Canada’s principal national monument honouring the men and women who served and sacrificed in war and military service. Officially unveiled on May 21st, 1939, by King George VI, just months before the start of WWII.

It was originally dedicated to Canadians who served in the First World War and was later rededicated to recognize service in the Second World War, Korean War, South African War and Afghanistan mission.

Known as the “The Response” which refers to the bronze figures advancing through the arch, symbolizing Canadians answering the call to serve. Most Canadians casually refer to it as “The War Memorial” or “The cenotaph in Ottawa”.

The Response features 22 bronze military figures advancing through a granite arch beneath allegorical statues representing Peace and Freedom. In front of the monument lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, added in 2000, containing the remains of an unidentified Canadian First World War soldier.

More than a traditional cenotaph, the memorial combines sculpture, ceremonial space, and national symbolism into one of Canada’s most important remembrance sites. It serves as the centrepiece of the country’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony every November 11 and remains deeply significant in Canadian memory, including after the 2014 death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo while standing ceremonial guard at the tomb.

Today we honour the unsung heroes of the natural world the bees. Tireless in duty, disciplined in formation and vital to our survival, they are the Special Forces of the ecosystem.

Just like the brave allied troops of D-Day, bees work in unity to defend their colony and give everything for the mission of Keeping the Planet Alive.

Remember to Remember!
No bees, no food.
No pollination, no future.
No retreat, no surrender.
Stand to attention and help save these little front line warriors.
Plant, Protect and Preserve!