The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is rebalancing its global operational commitments to better align resources with evolving defence priorities in an increasingly complex security environment. This includes closing Operations KOBOLD, SNOWGOOSE, SOPRANO, and CROCODILE, and reducing its contribution to Operation CALUMET.

“The service of Canadian Armed Forces members on these missions has made a real difference. Their contributions have strengthened partnerships, and advanced peace and security around the world. As the global security environment evolves, the Canadian Armed Forces must remain ready and focused where it can have the greatest impact. This rebalancing will help sustain our commitments and strengthen readiness, enabling Canada to continue to contribute effectively alongside allies and partners.”

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence

“For decades, our members have served with courage and commitment in some of the world's most challenging environments, making lasting contributions to international peace and stability. As the global strategic landscape evolves, we must adapt our operational posture to ensure the Canadian Armed Forces remains ready to meet the security challenges of today and tomorrow. By rebalancing where we employ our people and capabilities, we are strengthening Canada's ability to defend our country and contribute meaningfully alongside our allies and partners.”

General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff

“Our people have made lasting contributions to peace and stability through these missions over many years. As we transition, we remain focused on ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces are ready, relevant, and positioned to meet current and future operational demands.”

Major-General Tim Arsenault, Acting Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command

• Although these missions involved relatively small numbers of CAF members, they were primarily staffed by experienced officers and non-commissioned members whose leadership, judgment, and institutional experience are critical to sustaining core capabilities as they are reintegrated into priority operational roles.

• Operation CALUMET (Sinai Peninsula)
  Canada has supported the Multinational Force and Observers since 1985. Task Force El Gorah will reduce from approximately 40 CAF members to approximately 10 by the end of 2026, maintaining a presence that provides air traffic coordination and mission‑critical flight information in support of the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty.

• Operation CROCODILE (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
  Approximately nine CAF members contribute to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing expertise in operations, planning, liaison, and training in support of stabilization efforts.

• Operation KOBOLD (Kosovo)
  Since 2008, the CAF has been maintaining a commitment of approximately five CAF members to support the NATO-led Kosovo Force, providing logistics, headquarters support, and operational coordination contributing to regional stability in the Western Balkans.

• Operation SNOWGOOSE (Cyprus)
  Canada’s current contribution consists of one senior CAF officer embedded within the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, building on decades of Canadian leadership in support of stability on the island.

• Operation SOPRANO (South Sudan)
  Approximately nine CAF members serve as staff officers and military liaison officers with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, providing planning expertise and operational coordination in a complex security environment.

Associated links

• Canadian Joint Operations Command
• Operation CALUMET
• Operation CROCODILE
• Operation KOBOLD
• Operation SNOWGOOSE
• Operation SOPRANO
• Canadian Joint Operations Command – Facebook
• Canadian Joint Operations Command – Instagram
• Canadian Joint Operations Command – X

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca