"ISIL is a terrorist group that poses an active threat not only to the region but also to us here in Canada. Its members are raping and pillaging across the Middle East; committing acts of genocide; beheading Western journalists; kidnapping women and selling them into slavery; abusing and torturing children, and planning attacks on this country. Left unchecked, ISIL represents a serious danger to the national security of this country and to Canadians.
As our Government continues to work with our Allies to confirm the logistics of our asset deployment, I am pleased to confirm that Canada's military reconnaissance team is already on the ground in the Middle East preparing for the arrival of the aircraft Canada has committed to this fight . Up to six CF-18s will be deployed from 4 Wing Cold Lake; one CC-150 Polaris will be deployed from 8 Wing Trenton; and two CP-140 Auroras will be deployed from 14 Wing Greenwood.
Canada will continue to do its part in the fight against ISIL and I thank all the brave men and women in uniform for their service to Canada in promoting peace and security at home and abroad."
Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100