Articles

Seeking WWII, Korean War, and Persian Gulf War Veterans for Historic Portrait Series

Commissionaires Nova Scotia and Trevor Godinho partner again to honour veterans through Honour Country Sacrifice Halifax, N.S. – Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) and internationally acclaimed Toronto-based photographer Trevor Godinho are issuing a special call for WWII, Korean War and Persian Gulf war veterans to participate in the Honour Country Sacrifice portrait series. This powerful project … Read more ›

Forbes Recognizes Commissionaires as a Top Employer in Canada for 2025

Ottawa, Ontario – Once again, Commissionaires has made the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers. The company stands out as the only security provider on the prestigious list. Commissionaires was initially founded in 1925 to provide work for veterans returning home from the First World War. To meet the rising demand for security, Commissionaires expanded … Read more ›

Commissionaires kicks off its Centennial Year with a reception and $10,000 Gift to Wounded Warriors Canada

A century of service

The Commissionaires National Office (CNO), Ottawa, ON, recently held a reception to kick off the Centennial of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. This year marks a century of service to Canada and providing meaningful employment opportunities to veterans. The event celebrated the Corps’ legacy of maintaining public safety, supporting veterans, and its tradition of giving … Read more ›

King Charles III Coronation Award Ceremony

King Charles III Coronation Medal Award Ceremony

Congratulations to our Ottawa Division’s incredible Commissionaires receiving the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal! The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023. Canada issued 30,000 of these medals to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Public Service, and … Read more ›