Authorized marches of the Canadian Armed Forces

The march is performed every day during the Changing of the Guard Ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

The piece includes the melodies of 10 provincial songs: "Vimy Ridge" is a military march of British origin written by Thomas Bidgood in 1921.

The march is usually played on special occasions which commemorate the battle, such as Vimy Ridge Day.

It also served as the quick march of the Ceremonial Guard before the playing of "Milanollo" during the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ottawa during Canada Day in 2010.

It also alludes to the country's contribution to the founding and development of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).