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Highland Light Infantry of Canada
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| Active | 1886–1954, 1957–1965 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Militia (1886-1940) Canadian Army (1940-1954, 1957-1965) |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | Non-Permanent Active Militia (1886-1940) Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1942-1954, 1957-1965) |
| Garrison/HQ | Galt, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Defence Not Defiance |
| Colors | Facing colour buff |
| March | Quick – Band: "Whistle o'er the Lave o't” Quick – Pipes: "Sean Triubhas" |
| Engagements | First World War Second World War |
| Battle honours | See #Battle Honours |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Harry Wickwire Foster |
| Insignia | |
| Tartan | MacKenzie |
The Highland Light Infantry of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. In 1965, the regiment was amalgamated with The Scots Fusiliers of Canada to form The Highland Fusiliers of Canada (now The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada).[1][2][3][4]
- ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ Defence, National (6 November 2018). "The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "The Highland Light Infantry of Canada". 31 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Barnes, Major R.M. (1972). The Uniforms and History of the Scottish Regiments (First Sphere Books edition, 1972 ed.). London: Sphere Books Limited.