August 14, 2014 - Ottawa, National Defence
The Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina departed the Indian Ocean today and began its return voyage to Canadian Fleet Pacific in Esquimalt, BC, after successfully completing an eight-month deployment in support of Operations ARTEMIS and REASSURANCE. HMCS Regina was replaced by HMCS Toronto, which arrived to join Standing NATO Maritime Forces in the Mediterranean Sea on August 5th.
“The deployments of HMC Ships Regina and Toronto further demonstrate Canada’s support for Ukraine and our steadfast commitment to promote security and stability in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of Russia's ongoing aggression and provocation against Ukraine. Canada will not stand idly by in the face of this threat.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
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