30 January - ‘Canadian Naval Service’ was changed to ‘Royal Canadian Navy’ in 1911

 

On 30 January 1911, the name of the Canadian Naval Service was changed to the "Royal Canadian Navy." This change reflected the growing importance of the navy and Canada's increasing sense of national identity within the British Empire. The "Royal" designation acknowledged Canada's ties to the British monarchy. The Royal Canadian Navy played significant roles during World War I and World War II, contributing to Canada's naval efforts on the international stage.