The RCMP Pipe Band and Dancers of National Division now has a new home. We have now moved under Deputy Commissioner of Federal Policing (DCFP).
The band has been a part of the RCMP’s National Program of Pipe Bands across Canada since 2000. We are one of eight bands across Canada. Since inception the band has been part of RCMP’s National Division in Ottawa (previously known as ‘A’ Division). Due to an RCMP reorganization, our band transitioned on 1st April 2023 to our new home. We are not moving and not much changes, but we now fall under National Headquarters reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Federal Policing (DCFP). So, we are now know as “RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers, National Capital Region”
In advance of our fundraising concert on 2 April, acting for our Deputy Commissioner, Chief Supt. Mitch Monette welcomed the band to their new Command. He also presented Drum Major Hampson the new Pipe Banner to be carried by the Pipe Major.
The tradition of banners attached to the Pipe Major’s base drone dates back to the early Highland Regiments. All of the RCMP pipe bands have a banner which has the RCMP badge on one side, and on the flip side, the initials of their Commanding Officer and the Ensign logo of their Division. The Deputy Commissioner Federal Policing logo consists of a gold crown with maple leaves and horseshes, embroidered in gold wire on the scarlet fringed banner
The band bids a fond farewell to National Division and our previous CO, Asst. Commr. Ches Parsons, whose support to us will be always remembered and look forward to working with our new Commanding Officer.
