On Saturday 27 June 2026 a ceremony took place in Halifax. The Canadian Army stood down its 5th Division as the sun set over the base parade ground. Senior officers, veterans and staff stood together. Colours were lowered. A plaque was presented to honor the unit’s legacy. A final bugle call sounded as the ceremony ended.
Officials said the change forms part of a restructuring of Canada’s land forces. Following decades of duty the 5th Division will disappear as a separate formation.