Articles

Honouring the Bravery and Service of Commissionaire John O’Connor

John O'Connor pictured at events during his visit to Ottawa

This month, the  Commissionaires National Office in Ottawa hosted Northern Alberta Division Commissionaire John O’Connor. During his visit, he was celebrated for his courageous actions at Edmonton City Hall earlier this year. John, an Edmonton native, has dedicated his life to service. Prior to joining Commissionaires, he served with the Canadian Army’s Royal Canadian Regiment, … Read more ›

Veterans’ Week Spotlight – Alexander Chisholm

This Veterans’ Week, we’re recognizing former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reservist and current commissionaire, Alexander Chisholm. This summer Alex was named Commissionaires’ Supervisor of the Year for 2024. Alex is a longstanding and dedicated member of Commissionaires Southern Alberta Division. His decade of service to the Corps has allowed him to build a reputation as … Read more ›

The Act of Remembrance through the lens of Normandy

We will remember them. Nous nous souviendrons d'eux.

Every year, Commissionaires creates a visual tribute for Remembrance Day. This year’s artwork reflects on the lasting meaning of service and sacrifice. Origins of the 2024 Commissionaires Remembrance Artwork The focus of this year’s visual tribute is a photograph courtesy of the Canadian War Museum titled “Infantrymen in a Landing Craft Assault (LCA) going ashore … Read more ›

Commissionaires Nova Scotia Teams Up with Toronto-based Photographer to Showcase Veteran Stories

Trevor Godinho’s HONOUR COUNTRY SACRIFICE Portrait Series Makes Its Atlantic Canadian Debut Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) has partnered with internationally acclaimed Toronto-based photographer, Trevor Godinho, on his HONOUR COUNTRY SACRIFICE portrait series, which showcases the stories, and portraits of veterans and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). HONOUR COUNTRY SACRIFICE aims to share … Read more ›

Commissionaires Nova Scotia Welcomes New COO and Board Chair

Halifax, NS – Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS), the province’s only not-for-profit security provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Landry as Chief Operating Officer and Honourary Colonel Douglas Ruck as Chair of the Board of Governors. These appointments are significant as CNS strengthens its operational efficiency and innovation in a competitive security market. … Read more ›