The 1st Canadian Regiment, an Extra Continental regiment, was raised by James Livingston to support Colonial efforts in the American Revolutionary War during the invasion of Quebec. Livingston recruited men from Chambly, Quebec as early as September 1775. Authorized on November 19, 1775 in the Continental Army as the Canadian Regiment and assigned to the New York Department; concurrently organized at Pointe Oliver, Canada, to consist of 8 companies. Reassigned on January 8, 1776 from the New York Department and assigned to the Canadian Department. Re-designated on January 20, 1776 as the 1st Canadian Regiment. Relieved on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Re-organized on December 18, 1776 to consist of 8 companies from Canada and New York. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York.