London, Ontario - 2 May 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canadian Army soldiers will take part in Exercise Orzel Alert in Swidwin, Poland, from May 5 to 9 as part of NATO reassurance measures in Central and Eastern Europe.
Approximately 50 soldiers from the 3rd Canadian Division based in Edmonton, Alberta, comprised of a platoon from 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and support staff will depart on May 2. They will conduct training in parachuting, airborne operations and infantry skills alongside Polish and American counterparts in this United States-led exercise with a view to enhancing Alliance interoperability and readiness.
