Canadian Army

Land component of the Canadian Forces and largest force. Protects Canadians and their interests by defending Canadian territory, providing land surveillance and combat-ready forces, providing armed and unarmed assistance to civil authorities when required, assisting provincial authorities with natural disasters, supporting Canadian interests abroad, serving as peacekeepers, and providing humanitarian assistance. Provides support for families of military personnel across Canada through Military Family Resource Centres, Family Navigator, and Family Information Line, which provides bilingual counselling services and information.