Canada and the United Kingdom Renew Armed Forces Training Partnership Indefinitely

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NR-06.039 - July 19, 2006

OTTAWA Minister of National Defence Gordon O’Connor and Britain’s High Commissioner to Canada David Reddaway today signed the British Armed Forces Training in Canada (BATIC) Agreement. The BATIC Agreement formalizes the responsibilities and obligations of both Canada and the UK on British military training in Canada.
“Offering such outstanding training facilities to Britain is an example of Canada’s valuable contribution to NATO and its mission to safeguard the freedom and security of all Alliance members,” said Minister O’Connor.
“British military training in Canada continues to be an important part of our longstanding defence relationship with Canada. The United Kingdom places great importance against the opportunities provided by Canadian training areas and facilities in the preparation of our forces for operations,” added Britain’s High Commissioner to Canada Reddaway.
The BATIC Agreement replaces an earlier agreement that is set to expire in August 2006, under which the British military has conducted training exercises in Canada for decades. The BATIC Agreement differs from the previous agreement in that it will remain in force indefinitely and not require periodic renewal. British military training in Canada generates approximately $90 million dollars in economic benefits to Canada every year, as well as hundreds of Canadian jobs, particularly in the communities surrounding the training areas.
This new agreement, and Canada’s ongoing defence relationship with the United Kingdom, will bring continued diplomatic, military and economic benefits to Canada, while also benefiting the NATO Alliance. Canada is fully committed to NATO, and providing opportunities for military training in Canada to NATO Allies is an important part of that commitment, as it supports the Alliance’s agenda while enhancing the Canadian Forces’ ability to work with our allies.
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For further information :
British Armed Forces’ Training in Canada (BATIC) Agreement
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