The Canadian Army announced the standing down of its 5th Division over the weekend, marking a major milestone in the ongoing restructuring of the nation’s military forces.

Members of the army and the public gathered at Emera Oval in Halifax for a ceremony honouring the division's contribution to the Atlantic region and the country.

Brig.-Gen. Mark Parsons, Commander of the 5th Canadian Division, said while the 5th Division will stand down, its units and personnel embedded across the Atlantic pro…