Following the Second World War, the 48th Highlanders of Canada continued their vital service, adapting to new global realities. Highlanders have volunteered to deploy in Canadian UN and NATO commitments beginning as early as 1947. In 1951, they notably raised companies for NATO duties in Germany with the 27th Canadian Brigade, and simultaneously contributed to UN forces in Korea with the 25th Commonwealth Brigade. Since then, Highlanders have deployed on Canadian operations with NATO and the United Nations, serving across diverse theatres from Kosovo to the Golan Heights, and from Sierra Leone to Phnom Penh, Bosnia and Latvia, showcasing their broad commitment to international peace and security. More recently, a significant number of Highlanders volunteered for service in Afghanistan, earning the Regiment its 50th Battle Honour. For a reservist, volunteering for operations overseas means one year away from their school or civilian job, evidence of the continuing Canadian commitment to peace and our way of life.
Domestically, the 48th plays an important civil role, providing critical support, as Aide to the Civil Power, during natural disasters such as the Winnipeg flood and the 1998 ice storm, demonstrating their readiness to serve Canadians at home. As a unit within the Canadian Army Reserve, its soldiers are trained to the same rigorous standards as the Regular Force, ensuring they are fully prepared to deploy alongside their Regular Force counterparts on operations around the world.
