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CANADIAN FORCES DAY [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Military Administration
OBS

On May 31, 2002, Prime Minister Chrétien proclaimed that, henceforth, the first Sunday in June would be celebrated as Canadian Forces Day. This proclamation was made in response to a unanimously adopted Private Member's Motion that reflected Canadians' interest in our Navy, Army and Air Force, and their wish to express their gratitude for CF [Canadian Forces] members' service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Administration militaire
OBS

Le 31 mai 2002, le Premier ministre Chrétien proclamait que, désormais, le premier dimanche de juin deviendrait la Journée des Forces canadiennes. Cette proclamation a été faite suite à l'adoption à l'unanimité d'une motion d'initiative parlementaire témoignant de l'intérêt que portent les Canadiens à leur Marine, à leur Armée de terre et à leur Force aérienne, ainsi que de leur désir d'exprimer leur gratitude à l'égard des services rendus par les membres des FC [Forces canadiennes].

Spanish

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