I took this photo at the Santa Clause parade in Vancouver, British Columbia, 2008.

I don't have any special connection with the RCMP, but I believe that the RCMP are a symbol of integrity and order and I find their uniform to be a symbol of continuity of the tradition in our great country.

The Mounties here were getting ready to begin their leg of the parade and I was watching them prepare. I took this photo because, from a photographer's point of view, I found the colours vibrant, the light was great and my subjects were smiling.

Photo by Andrea Spallanzani.