Ottawa — Approximately 100 Canadian Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) departed Trenton, Ontario, today for Eastern Europe as part of military activities undertaken by the Canadian Armed Forces to support NATO assurance measures in the wake of the Putin regime’s aggression.
The 3 RCR contingent, part of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group based in Garrison Petawawa, will relieve another contingent of soldiers who are currently participating in Operation REASSURANCE and returning to Canada on September 24.
“The Government of Canada remains firmly committed to building regional stability and security in Eastern Europe. Canada and its international allies continue to condemn the aggression of the Putin regime and its attempts to undermine the security and sovereignty of Ukraine.”
Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
“When Canadian Army soldiers participate in multinational training exercises, it is an opportunity for them to enhance their warfighting skills and increase interoperability with our international partners. In addition, our soldiers have gathered a wealth of operational knowledge and experience from previous missions and Operation REASSURANCE is one platform where they can share their expertise with Canada’s allies. Our soldiers are Strong, Proud and Ready for the call of duty at anytime and anywhere in the world.”
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, Commander Canadian Army
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