Canada's army is reorganizing around three functional divisions

The Canadian Army is changing its structure in one of its biggest reorganizations in years, moving from four geographically based divisions to three divisions built around specific roles. The new setup was marked at CFB Edmonton on Thursday, where Maj.Gen. Wade Rutland said the goal is to make the force more adaptable and better able to respond to current threats. The 1st Canadian Division, now based in Edmonton, will handle largescale combat operations and crisis response. Under the new structure, the 1st Canadian Division will oversee brigade groups in Edmonton, Petawawa and Valcartier, while keeping those units in their current locations. The division will also absorb several formations focused on infantry, artillery, logistics and communications. Military leaders said the change reflects a shift in the security environment, including lessons from the war in Ukraine, concerns about critical infrastructure, Arctic sovereignty and the need to support domestic emergencies such as wildfires and floods. Officials also said the reorganization will bring more troops and families to Edmonton over the next few years.