Canadian Army Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks begin operational cross-country transfer

Media advisory

June 27, 2023 – Edmonton, Alta. – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces

Beginning June 28, 2023, Canadian Army Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks will begin transportation by semi-trailer flatbed from Edmonton to Montreal, QC. Members of the public may notice these Canadian Army vehicles on major Canadian highways. These activities are in direct support of Op REASSURANCE and the recent announcement by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, regarding the squadron’s deployment to Latvia.

In addition to the Canadian Army Tank Squadron of 15 Leopard 2 tanks and supporting equipment, soldiers from Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) will facilitate the squadron’s integration into the Canada-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battle Group based in Camp Adazi, Latvia, significantly boosting the Battle Group’s military capabilities. The full arrival in Latvia of the tanks, initial personnel, and all supporting equipment is expected in the Fall 2023.