28.06.2021 · Since 2014, Canada has actively participated alongside our NATO Allies in measures to maintain security and stability in Central and Eastern Europe — through partnering, training, exercises, and other operational tasks. Canada enjoys excellent relations with Latvia.
10.06.2017 · Canadian military works to iron out challenges ahead of Latvia deployment Liberals commit almost $350 million for Latvia mission to deter Russian aggression The Canadian CC-150 Polaris touched down...
July 10, 2018 – The Prime Minister of Canada announced the renewal of Canada’s contribution to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence until March 2023. The CAF will also increase the number of members deployed to Latvia from 455 to 540.
In June 2017, the CAF deployed about 540 Canadian Army members to Latvia. They lead a NATO Battle Group, which forms the backbone of the Enhanced Forward ...
30.07.2019 · The Canadian Forces’ mission in Latvia is perhaps its highest-profile current deployment. Canada leads the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group there, part of the alliance’s efforts to...
23.06.2017 · The Canadian-led multinational NATO battlegroup in Latvia has been deployed near the capital of Riga. This Canadian-led enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Latvia was established during a ceremony at Camp Adazi, Latvia on June 19 th, 2017. This operation is part of the Transatlantic Alliance’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and …
22.01.2017 · There are 6 things that Canadians should know about the mission. 1. What is the name of NATO’s mission that Canada will be a part of in the Baltics? Canada is one of four Framework Nations to lead a multi-national battalion in Latvia called Operation REASSURANCE in response to Russian aggression through land, maritime, and air forces.
09.07.2018 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to extend Canada’s NATO leadership role in Latvia for several years. Canada's 450 troops form the nucleus of a multinati...
21.05.2020 · Canadian troops in Latvia stay on target as COVID-19 upends other missions The Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia has been forced to adjust some of its practices because of COVID-19 as well. Those include more physical distancing, handwashing and having 60 soldiers go through their base, Camp Adazi, disinfecting surfaces every two hours.
26.01.2021 · By October 2020, Battlegroup Latvia consisted of roughly 1500 troops with over 500 Canadians and the rest being supplied by nine other participating NATO member states. Canada’s involvement in the battlegroup is motivated by several factors. First, Europe is one of the most important economic and security partners for Canada.
Canadian troops forced to hitch ride with British military to and from Latvia · Justin Trudeau adding more Canadian troops in Latvia, extending mission.
Currently, there are 540 deployed soldiers in Latvia. In addition, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has posted 45 soldiers and their families to Latvia as part ...
Embassy of Canada to Latvia, in Riga. We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Latvia. We also provide services to Canadians in: Estonia, Lithuania. COVID-19: Travel guidance. All travellers, regardless of citizenship, must meet specific requirements when coming to Canada.