The Royal Canadian Regiment is the senior Regular Force infantry regiment in the Canadian Army. Formed in 1883, the Regiment is well into its stride of serving Canada with its characteristic mix of courage, chivalry and dash. In the simplest terms, the purpose of The Royal Canadian Regiment is to fight. That is, to fight in defence of Canada and Canada’s vital interests. It fulfils this purpose in time of war and whenever it conducts combat operations.

The role of the Regiment, as a component of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps within the Canadian Army and the Canadian Armed Forces, is to train and maintain in readiness military forces for service as directed by the Government of Canada. This service can range across the spectrum of conflict, from support to the civil authorities in peacetime to high-intensity combat operations in time of war. In every instance, the Regiment is ready and able to do what is asked of it.