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Missed this when it first came out. It looks like the Conservatives plan to legislate unification into history. I guess there is nothing more important than erasing the last half century.
http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/02/11/the-royal-in-royal-navy-air-force-to-get-legal-weight/The ‘Royal’ in Royal Navy, Air Force to get legal weight
Michelle Zilio
iPolitics
11 Feb 2014
The Canadian Forces will enshrine the traditional titles and ranks of of the Canadian Armed Forces in law, according to the federal budget tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
In August 2011, the government recognized the “historic” titles of the Canadian Armed Forces by restoring the titles of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force. And in April 2013, traditional Canadian Forces ranks and designations were reinstated.
While the titles, ranks and designations have operationally changed, Tuesday’s budget revealed the Conservative government’s intentions to enshrine those titles into law by listing the traditional references in the National Defence Act.
“In recognition of Canada’s military traditions and heritage, the Government proposes to amend the National Defence Act to enshrine these titles and designations in law,” read the budget.
The decision to recognize the titles and ranks in the National Defence Act is part of the government’s budget provisions focused on “supporting and honouring veterans.”
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