Peace support operations (1954-present)
Services and information
Afghanistan
Canada’s peacemaking operations in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014.
Balkans
Canada’s support for UNPROFOR operations in the Balkan region from 1991 to 2004.
Cambodia
Canada’s mission to help stabilize and rebuild Cambodia during four peace support missions from 1954 to 2000.
Congo
Ongoing peacekeeping efforts in the Congo since 1960.
Cyprus
Peacekeeping efforts in a divided Cyprus from 1964 to 1993.
East Timor
Canada’s peacekeeping role in the new country of East Timor from 1999 to 2001.
Egypt
Canada’s leadership role in three separate missions to preserve peace in Egypt.
Ethiopia and Eritrea
Canada’s support for peacekeeping operations in Ethiopia and Eritrea from 2000 to 2003.
Gulf War
Canada’s role in the Persian Gulf War and securing peace in the region after the war.
Haiti
Canada’s two missions in Haiti to provide stability and relief from 1995 to 2004.
Rwanda
Canada's leadership role to restore order in Rwanda during a violent civil war from 1993 to 1996.
Somalia
Canada’s role in the peacekeeping efforts in Somalia from 1992 to 1994.
Syria
Canada’s ongoing logistical support to the peacekeeping mission in Syria since 1974.
What we are doing
Features
Canadian Experience Gallery 4 – A Violent Peace
Visit the Canadian War Museum’s exhibit on Canada’s post-World War commitment to Western defence and peacekeeping.
Write to the troops
Show your appreciation to our troops by sending online messages to currently serving Canadian Armed Forces members.
Dextraze in the Congo (video)
Watch this Heritage Minute about Brigadier General Dextraze, a daring leader during the peacekeeping mission in Congo.
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