OTTAWA -- Canadians across the country will pause at 11 a.m. to reflect on the sacrifices and service of Canadian Armed Forces members to mark Remembrance Day.
This year is the 25th anniversary of the start of the Afghanistan war in which 40,000 Canadians served and 159 lost their lives.
This year's ceremonies also take place just weeks after the tragic fire at Canadian Armed Forces Base Wainwright. Four soldiers were killed and dozens were injured when a wildfire suddenly overtook a training exercise.
All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
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8:30 a.m. -- People begin to gather along the fence line at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.
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8:15 a.m. -- Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour releases a Remembrance Day message calling on all Canadians to reflect on the courage and dedication of Canada Armed Forces members and the sacrifices made by their families and communities.
She says the Wainwright fire is a reminder that everyone who serves is a human being who "accepts risk on behalf of others and is supported by loved ones who share in the sacrifices that service often demands."
This report by was first published Nov. 11, 2026