In the Canadian Army, several honorary appointments may be granted: Colonel-in-Chief, Colonel of the Regiment, Honorary Colonel and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel. Most Reserve regiments have two: an Honorary Colonel and an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel.
Honorary Colonel Emeritus Darrell Bricker on Simcoe Day, John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (Ontario) and Commanding Officer of The Queen’s Rangers, laid the foundations for the City of Toronto.
By examining the symbols on the regimental guidon, students will explore events such as the War of 1812 and its participants as a way of discovering the developing identities of Canada and Ontario (formerly Upper Canada).
