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Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- General
- Toronto Sun
LILLEY: Canadian Corps of Commissionaires marks 100 years of service
The organization, founded to give meaningful employment to First World War vets, is Canada's largest private sector employer of veterans Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, originally founded to give meaningful employment to First World War vets, has been assisting veterans and serving communities for 100 years. Photo by Canadian Corps of Commissionaires / Linkedin An organization founded to help give meaningful employment to veterans of the First World War turned 100 this past week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, originally set up in Montreal in 1925, continues to operate and remains the largest private sector employer of veterans from coast to coast. The organization celebrated with Capt. Geoff Hamilton, president and CEO of Commissionaires Great Lakes, ringing the bell to open the TSX stock exchange Friday morning. And as night fell, the CN Tower was lit up in blue, orange and white – the organization's colours – to mark the centenary. Tonight the #CNTower will be lit blue, orange and white for the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires / Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu, orange et blanc pour le Centenaire du Corps canadien des commissionnaires — CN Tower / Tour CN (@TourCNTower) July 25, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Our centennial is a great opportunity for Commissionaires to celebrate a century of quiet service to Canada and its veteran community,' Hamilton said of the 100th. Regardless of where you live in Canada, there is a good chance you've encountered Commissionaires as they provide security and concierge services at government buildings and establishments. My earliest memory was having to check in with the vet who was the Commissionaire at the front desk of the James Street Armoury in Hamilton when I was a young cadet. Geoffrey Hamilton, President & CEO, @Commissionaires Great Lakes, joined us to open the market to honour the centennial of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. One hundred years ago, on July 25th 1925, the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded to provide meaningful… — Canada's Markets (@tsx_tsxv) July 25, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Hamilton is a veteran himself having spent more than 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy serving at various times in a full-time or part-time reserve capacity. Seven years ago, he made the transition to working with the Commissionaires and carrying on the legacy of helping veterans. 'The profile has changed,' Hamilton says while sitting across the table at Toronto's Royal Canadian Military Institute. He's talking about the profile of the veterans served. This was an organization started to help soldiers who had returned from the Great War, now it's often about helping career soldiers transition into retirement from active military service, but not from an active life. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Hamilton says sometimes it's assisting Afghan vets who are transitioning from full-time regular forces service to reserve status. 'We're a uniquely Canadian institution – no other country has a not-for-profit as its largest security guarding company,' Hamilton boasts. It is unique, and shocking considering that the idea for Canada's Commissionaires came from The Corps of Commissionaires in England, which started in 1859 to help veterans of the Crimean War. Capt. Edward Walter was able to convince business owners that the veterans he represented had 'exemplary discipline, loyalty and dedication' to provide security services. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The British group is still going and has about 5,000 employees. The Canadian organization now employs more than 20,000 with about 4,500 being veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP. 'Looking forward, we remain committed to employing veterans, raising the bar for other operators in an ethically tenuous industry and providing safety to Canadian communities,' Hamilton said. 'Our centennial year is not just a celebration of the past, but an invitation to all Canadians to join us in honouring those who dedicate themselves to the safety and security of our nation.' In a country that far too often hasn't done enough to help our veterans, a country that far too often turns its back on its past and heritage, the Commissionaires are there. They have been a stable force assisting vets and serving communities for 100 years now. That's worth celebrating and cheering on 100 more. blilley@ Columnists Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Columnists
Scoop
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Councillor Dale Williams Steps Down From Carterton District Council
Carterton District Council has received the resignation of Councillor Dale Williams. The resignation was submitted in accordance with Clause 5, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, which requires elected members to resign by written notice to the Chief Executive. Geoff Hamilton, Chief Executive of Carterton District Council, acknowledged the resignation. 'I wish to thank Councillor Williams for his contribution to Council, and the community, and wish him all the best for the future.' As the vacancy has occurred within 12 months of the next local government election, Council will not be filling the position. This decision aligns with Section 117(3) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, which permits councils to leave a vacancy unfilled in the final year of the triennium, provided a formal resolution is passed and public notice is given. A resolution to this effect will be made at an upcoming Council meeting, and a public notice will follow confirming the decision.
