HMCS Fredericton replaces HMCS Winnipeg in support of Operation REASSURANCE

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January 8, 2016

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy frigate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton officially joined Standing NATO Maritime Forces in the eastern Mediterranean Sea today as part of Operation REASSURANCE, Canada’s support to NATO assurance measures in Central and Eastern Europe.

In support of NATO-led maritime assurance activities, the ship joins Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), currently engaged in NATO counter-terrorism patrols and related activities in the region. HMCS Fredericton is replacing HMCS Winnipeg which concluded a six months operational deployment.

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“The deployment of HMCS Fredericton to Op REASSURANCE demonstrates Canada’s commitment to reinforcing Allied solidarity and collective defence in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea with our NATO partners. Congratulations to the crew of HMCS Winnipeg on a successful deployment. I wish them a safe journey home as they return to their families and friends for some well-earned rest.”

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence

“HMCS Fredericton’s deployment builds upon the successes of the skilled crew onboard HMCS Winnipeg throughout the last six months on Op REASSURANCE. It is the ability to deploy capable, modern ships like HMCS Fredericton that enables the Canadian Armed Forces to deliver diverse and robust capabilities in response to developing and ongoing crises in regions around the world.”

Lieutenant-General Stephen Bowes, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command

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