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Canadian Forces

British  

plural noun

  1. the official name for the military forces of Canada

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"You can take a map of continental Europe, put it on the Canadian Arctic, and there's room to spare," Pierre Leblanc, the former commander of the Canadian Forces Northern Area told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Since its construction began in 1959, the bunker has carried a variety of official names: Emergency Army Signals Establishment, Central Emergency Government Headquarters and Canadian Forces Station Carp.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2023

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

Navy Blue Angels and Canadian Forces Snowbirds — will perform at the same airshow.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2021

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan