Present Day

On 1 January 1983 The QOR -- the militia battalion based in Toronto -- received an operational tasking to provide a parachute platoon to support 3 Commando of the Canadian Airborne Regiment. In September 1984 the tasking was upgraded to providing two platoons and a company headquarters. In fulfilling this tasking, The Queen's Own have sent Riflemen on the Basic Parachutist Course, Airborne Indoctrination Course, DZ LZ EZ Controller Courses, Packer Rigger Course, Jumpmaster Course and Parachute Instructor Course. The Regiment has also sent Riflemen on exercises and postings with the Airborne Regiment and has supported Tactical Airlift Exercises of the Air Command. After the disbandment of the Canadian Airborne Regiment, an unofficial liaison was formed with 3RCR, Airborne Holding Unit. Today our official tasking is to support the Canadian Parachute Centre in Trenton Ontario.

For a more complete history of The Queen's Own read The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada 1860-1960 One Hundred Years of Canada by Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Barnard, ED, CD, and visit the Regimental Museum at Casa Loma in Toronto. While the original hardcover copy is long out of print, you can buy a reprinted soft cover edition at the Regimental Kit Shop. Work is currently underway to produce an updated history of The Regiment , covering the period from 1960 and is targeted for publication in time for the 150th birthday of The Queen's Own Rifles in 2010.

"In Pace Paratus - In Peace Prepared"