The Ranger Foundation
(9038515 Canada Foundation)
The Canadian Rangers, particularly in Ontario, are largely unknown and unrecognized outside their communities. The 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (3CRPG) is a Canadian Army reserve unit that serves in remote and isolated northern Ontario locations. Approximately 650 Canadian Rangers are based in 23 Cree, Oji-
In many ways, the Canadian Rangers are a vital component of their societies. Using their local knowledge and expertise, they respond to requests for assistance to support their communities. They search for people who get lost, watch for floods during the spring thaw, watch for forest fires during dry summers, and organize evacuations when natural emergencies occur. Canadian Ranger Patrols also liaise with their communities and other military units during sovereignty exercises or operations.
The Canadian Rangers also lead the Junior Canadian Ranger Program, which is the largest youth program in Northern Ontario. With the help of the headquarters staff, more than 750 youth participate in activities that support life in their communities. Each year, more than 250 Junior Canadian Rangers, Canadian Rangers, and soldiers meet at 3CRPG’s Camp Loon, where they create an austere camp and undertake 10 days of on-
In early June 2014, Brigadier-
During our conversation, at the request of Lieutenant-
In Ontario, most reserve army units in the 4th Canadian Division have access to a private charitable trust or foundation that can help pay for expenses such as sports team clothing, athletic event trophies, soldier participation in off-
The solution was obvious. We needed to set up a charitable foundation to solely benefit Ontario’s Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers. This foundation could raise and provide funds for needs identified by the command team. So, in October 2014, we formally incorporated the Ranger Foundation under the Canada Not-
John B Newman, MSM, CD
Honorary Lieutenant-
3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Chairman, The Ranger Foundation
Matthew J Richardson, CD
Lieutenant-
Commanding Officer
3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group