8th Canadian Infantry Division

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8th Canadian Infantry Division
Formation patch of the 8th Canadian Infantry Division.
Active	18 March 1942 - 15 October 1943
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army
Type	Infantry
Size	Division
Engagements	World War II
Commanders
Notable commanders	Major General Hardy N. Ganong

The 8th Canadian Infantry Division was a military formation of the Canadian Army that served within Pacific Command in Western Canada during World War II. The Division units were raised on 18 March 1942 and the HQ was raised on 12 May 1942 at Prince George, BC. The Division was a home defence unit, initially consisting of the 19th, 20th, and 21st Canadian Infantry Brigades. In July the home Defence Divisions were reorganised and the 8th Division consisted of the 14th and 16th Infantry Brigades. The 19th Brigade went to the 6th Canadian Infantry Division, the 20th went to the 7th Canadian Infantry Division, and the 21st would remain at Valcartier, PQ as a strategic reserve. The 8th Canadian Infantry Division was disbanded on 15 October 1943, along with the 16th Brigade. The 14th Brigade returned to the 6th Division.

Throughout its relatively brief existence, the division was commanded by Major General Hardy N. Ganong.