Canadian Forces

British

plural noun

the official name for the military forces of Canada

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Carney made the solemn announcement without providing details on what caused the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, where the fire broke out, is one of the country's busiest military training bases.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Canada's Defence Minister Anita Anand speaks with Canadian military personnel during a visit to highlight military aid for Ukraine at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2022.

From Reuters ● May 30, 2022

“An investigation into this incident by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is ongoing,” Kurtz said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2022

At her bedside sat a large man in beige Canadian Forces fatigues.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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