Military veterans, their families, senior politicians, and officials gathered in Ottawa on Saturday to celebrate Remembrance Day, where the Canadian Army commander urged greater readiness in facing increasing global security threats.

The annual ceremony, organized by the Canadian Royal Legion, was held under a cloudy sky in the national capital.

This event served as a call for Canadians to reflect on the country's involvement in wars throughout its history and to honor those who fought in the ranks of the Canadian Army.

The ceremony included many veterans from some of the major wars in which Canada participated, including World War II and the Korean War.

According to Veterans Affairs Canada, there are just over 9,000 veterans left in the country who participated in World War II and the Korean War.

Tim Cook, historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum, said: "We are losing our direct witnesses to those historic events, those who saw and served." Each story is different from the other, and it is important to collect those stories together and allow veterans to speak and share their experiences.

This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, often considered Canada’s forgotten war, despite more than 26,000 Canadians participating in the Cold War conflict.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon attended the ceremony, along with many other high-ranking politicians.

Also, Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre said before the ceremony that it is important to reflect on Canada’s past, adding that he is also concerned about Canada’s current security.

Canada is participating in the Ukrainian conflict by sending military supplies, economic support, and training Ukrainian soldiers.

Eyre has repeatedly warned, through the media and parliamentary committees, that he fears for the readiness and capability levels of the Canadian Army, in the face of increasing challenges abroad and growing demands for force deployments at home.