Which part of the Canadian Forces reserve helps keep Canada’s North safe?
- Elections Canada
- The Canadian Rangers
- The Royal Military College
- The Sûreté du Québec
Answer: The Canadian Rangers
The Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Forces Reserves (militia) and play a key role in facing the security and sovereignty challenges of Canada’s vast north. They travel by snowmobile in winter and by all-terrain vehicle in summer, from Resolute to the Magnetic North Pole. In this way they keep the flag flying in Canada’s Arctic.
Learn more: Defending Canada
- There is no compulsory military service in Canada.
- The regular Canadian Forces (navy, army and air force) are an excellent career choice.
- Part-time service is possible in the local navy, militia and air reserves, giving valuable experience, skills and contacts.
- The cadets help young people learn discipline, responsibility and skills.
- You can also serve in the Coast Guard or emergency services such as a police force or fire department.
- The Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Forces Reserves (militia). Drawing on indigenous knowledge and experience, they travel by snowmobile in winter and all-terrain vehicles in summer from Resolute to the Magnetic North Pole.
- The Rangers play a key role in meeting the security and sovereignty challenges of Canada’s North and keep the flag flying in Canada’s Arctic.