The Beauty of Parade: Standing tall as a sentry guard, this young boy embodies discipline, honor, and duty—the very essence of the Police Force. His focused stance reflects a commitment to protect and serve, inspiring trust and respect. A parade is more than just precision; it is a symbol of unity, professionalism, and the promise of a safer tomorrow. | Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa

The Ceremonial Guard will perform the first Changing of the Guard for the 2016 season on Parliament Hill on Sunday at 10 a.m. and will begin posting sentries at the Residence of the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. The ceremony is Ottawa’s most recognized military tradition, and is a summer attraction which has welcomed thousands of visitors to Parliament Hill for 57 years. In addition to the Changing of the Guard ceremony, members perform sentry duties at Rideau Hall every hou