My understanding is the 8th Recce was actually formed as a composite unit drawing personnel from other units in 2 CID and embracing the 8th Recce identity rather than 14th Canadian Hussars was to create a sense of unity and esprit de corps.
From:
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-...i/14CH-eng.asp
"The regiment mobilized the '14th (Active) Canadian Hussars, CASF' for active service on 26 January 1941.18 It was converted to armour and redesignated: '8th Reconnaissance Battalion (14th Canadian Hussars), CASF' on 11 February 1941;19 '8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), CAC, CASF' 8 June 1942;20 and '8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars), RCAC, CASF' on 2 August 1945.21 The unit was formed from personnel of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division in England and reinforcements from Canada.22 It landed in France on 7 July 1944 as part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, where it fought in North-West Europe until the end of the war.23 The overseas regiment was disbanded on 15 December 1945.24"
There is no mention of the regiment "embarking for the United Kingdom".
Phil