[1] The formation of the 33rd Hussars was an attempt to form a French-speaking cavalry regiment in the Canadian Militia.
[2] Its regimental headquarters was temporarily located at Rigaud, Quebec.
[1][2][3] In turn, the 17th DYRC Hussars created a replacement squadron from personnel of the recently disbanded 11th Argenteuil Rangers.
[1][3] However, the regiment was never fully organized, and with the outbreak of the First World War, by 1 October 1914,[5] the 33rd Hussars were disbanded.
[1][2][6] It was the only time the Canadian Militia attempted to form an entirely French-speaking mounted regiment.