Shoulder titel Canadian Infantry Corps (canvas)

Originally formed as the Canadian Infantry Corps on 2 September 1942 to encompass all existing infantry regiments, including regiments of foot guards, in the Canadian Army. The corps was granted its "royal" designation in 1947 and was designated Royal Canadian Infantry Corps 30 April 1947.

Note: each regular force regiment retains a parachute company in its respective 3rd battalion.

1. The Royal Canadian Regiment
   • 1st Battalion (CFB Petawawa) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 2nd Battalion (CFB Gagetown) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 3rd Battalion (CFB Petawawa) - Light Infantry (Parachute Company, Air Assault Company, Mountain Ops Company)
2. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
   • 1st Battalion (CFB Edmonton) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 2nd Battalion (CFB Shilo) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 3rd Battalion (CFB Edmonton) - Light Infantry (Parachute Company, Air Assault Company, Mountain Ops Company)
3. Royal 22^e Régiment
   • 1^er Bataillon (CFB Valcartier) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 2^e Bataillon (Quebec City) - Mechanized Infantry
   • 3^e Bataillon (CFB Valcartier) - Light Infantry (Parachute Company, Air Assault Company, Mountain Ops Company)

After the Second World War the infantry was expanded to meet Canada's global responsibilities as part of NATO. Initially, the militia regiments provided men to a number of composite battalions: