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Media Advisory - The Government of Canada recognizes the Creation of Canada's Permanent Military Force (1871-1883) as a national historic event Français

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KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are holding a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of the Creation of Canada's Permanent Military Force (1871-1883). The plaque unveiling will take place as part of Fort Henry National Historic Site's weekly sunset ceremony.
The establishment of Canada's permanent military force in 1871 marked the end of British military dependence and the start of military professionalization, as Canada assumed responsibility for its own defence and militia training following British troop withdrawal.
Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.
The details are as follows:
An RSVP is required for entry to this event. Members of the media can RSVP by contacting Kelsey Bowles at [email protected] by Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT).
SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)
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Media Advisory - The Government of Canada recognizes the Creation of Canada's Permanent Military Force (1871-1883) as a national historic event Français
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Media Advisory - The Government of Canada recognizes the Creation of Canada's Permanent Military Force (1871-1883) as a national historic event Français

KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are holding a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of the Creation of Canada's Permanent Military Force (1871-1883). The plaque unveiling will take place as part of Fort Henry National Historic Site's weekly sunset ceremony. The establishment of Canada's permanent military force in 1871 marked the end of British military dependence and the start of military professionalization, as Canada assumed responsibility for its own defence and militia training following British troop withdrawal. Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice. The details are as follows: An RSVP is required for entry to this event. Members of the media can RSVP by contacting Kelsey Bowles at [email protected] by Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)

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