31 Canadian Brigade Group (31CBG; French: 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada) is part of Land Force Central Area, under the Canadian Army. It encompasses the southwestern portion of Ontario, and is headquartered in London, Ontario. The 31 CBG area of responsibility stretches from St. Catharines to Windsor. The brigade has approximately 1800 soldiers. Colonel John P. Celestino is Commander of 31 Canadian Brigade Group. The brigade sergeant-major is Chief Warrant Officer Paul Mason.
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