A Century of Service, A Celebration of Community and Culture 

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) celebrated the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires’ 100th anniversary as more than a milestone. While the centennial offers a chance to honour a proud legacy of service and protection, it also opens the door to transformation. It isn’t just about looking back, it is about looking forward with purpose.   As part of … Read more ›

Celebrating Veteran Voices

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) hosted renowned photographer and storyteller, Trevor Godinho for his Honour Country Sacrifice portrait series in November 2024 and again in April 2025. This impactful series captures photographs and stories aimed at honouring and amplifying the voices of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans. These sessions are part of CNS’s ongoing commitment to … Read more ›

Commissionaires marks a century of service to Canada

OTTAWA, ON – On Friday, July 25, Commissionaires Canada will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The organization was founded in 1925 to create meaningful employment for veterans of the First World War. It has now grown into one of the country’s most trusted security providers and, with approximately 3,500 veterans, it is Canada’s largest employer of … Read more ›

Celebrating the Year’s Best for 2025

Commissionaires is proud to announce the 2025 National Commissionaire of the Year and National Supervisor of the Year.   This year’s recipients have demonstrated their dedication and professionalism, setting the standard in their respective roles. Join us in congratulating Commissionaire Karamoko Diaby as Commissionaire of the Year and Major (Ret’d) Joseph Tobin as the Supervisor of … Read more ›

Derrick Stanford Appointed CEO of Commissionaires NB & PEI

Saint John, NB — July 9th  The Board of Governors of Commissionaires New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Stanford as Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned sales and business executive, Mr. Stanford brings a diverse background spanning consumer goods, technology, transportation, and media. A Montreal native and graduate … Read more ›

Emma Stevens Performs at 2025 Tattoo in Commissionaires’ Centennial Tribute to Human Trafficking Awareness

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) proudly presents Mi’kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens, at the 2025 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (RNSIT), in a powerful tribute marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and raising vital awareness about the crisis of human trafficking through the transformative power of music and community engagement. “Commissionaires was founded … Read more ›