On Saturday 27 June 2026 a ceremony took place in Halifax. The Canadian Army went into suspension its 5th Division as daylight faded over the base parade ground. Senior officers, veterans and staff assembled together. Colours were dipped. A plaque was presented to mark the unit’s history. A last bugle call rang as the ceremony ended.
Officials stated 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.