Approximately 200 Canadian Army soldiers from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Valcartier, Quebec will take part in Exercise LION MISTRAL alongside members of the French Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force from June 16-23, 2014, in Gaspé, Quebec. Following a visit to Halifax Harbour on June 16-17, 2014, The Mistral, a French warship, escorted by the frigate La Fayette, will proceed to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River to participate in Ex LION MISTRAL.
“Our Government is committed to ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces are ready to respond to all possible events, both at home and abroad. In addition to enhancing our military’s readiness, Exercise LION MISTRAL is a great opportunity for our men and women in uniform to build on our excellent relationship with our French allies.”
Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
“Exercises like LION MISTRAL help the Canadian Army and the Canadian Armed Forces to enhance its capabilities and maintains the focus towards having a multi-purpose, combat-capable force, able to operate seamlessly with allies and respond to a multitude of threats.”
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, Commander Canadian Army
Captain Mathieu Dufour
Public Affairs Officer
5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
Phone: 418 844-5000 Ext. 4688