Published Jun 16, 2025 • 1 minute readThe Cape Breton Highlanders change of command ceremony between Lt.-Col. Daniel McNeil, left, and Lt.-Col. Mike Gervais, right, took place at Fortress Louisbourg on May 24. 36 Canadian Brigade commander, Col. Tim White, centre, presided over the ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing commanding officer and welcome the incoming CO. Photo by Contributed /Corp. Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public AffairsThe Cape Breton Highlanders bid farewell to their outgoing commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Daniel McNeil, during a change of command ceremony held at the Fortress of Louisbourg on May 24.Read More IN PHOTO: Cape Breton Highlanders in 1925 Cape Breton Highlanders Museum finds new home amid growing number of visitors Presiding over the ceremony was 36 Canadian Brigade Group commander, Col. Tim White, who welcomed incoming commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Mike Gervais.According to Canadian Armed Forces, the change of command ceremony is a key moment in Canadian military history and signals a passing of the torch from one leader to another The Cape Breton Highlanders Pipes and Drums led the parade through the Fortress of Louisbourg into the Kings Bastion. Photo by Contributed /Corp. Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs Pipers from the Cape Breton Highlanders Pipes and Drums lead the procession through the Fortress of Louisbourg. Photo by Contributed /Corp. Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs Outgoing commanding officer, Lt.-Col. Daniel McNeil, addresses the Cape Breton Highlanders for the last time. Photo by Contributed /Corp. Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public Affairs Members of the Cape Breton Highlanders were on parade. Photo by Contributed /Corp. Brad Upshall, 5th Canadian Division Public AffairsTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Cape Breton Highlanders hold change of command ceremony
