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Canadian forces 'royal' once more
17 August 2011 | CanadaJavascript and Flash are required to run this functionality
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Canada's Navy and Air force are regaining their royalty.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay said they will once again be officially known as the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
He said the change is intended to help those in uniform reconnect with their historic past.
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been laying greater stress on traditional symbols for the country such as the monarchy and military.
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