The 2nd Canadian Regiment was authorized on January 20, 1776, in the Continental Army as the 2d Canadian Regiment and assigned to the Canadian Department. The Regiment was raised as an Extra Continental regiment in the province of Quebec for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Moses Hazen. Organized on February 10, 1776 at Montreal, Canada to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) from Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. Reassigned on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Reassigned on November 12, 1776 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Re-organized on January 1, 1777 to consist of to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) recruited at large. Reassigned on January 8, 1777 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 2d Maryland Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Reassigned on June 9, 1783 from the Middle Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Re-organized on June 30, 1783 to consist of 2 companies. Disbanded on November 15, 1783 at West Point, New York.