Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a part of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. It is a high-readiness organization, able to deploy agile, special operations forces on very short notice on behalf of the Government of Canada in order to protect Canadians from threats at home and abroad.
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For the first Canadian Armed Forces active participation in Ex BALIKATAN, Canadian Special Operations Command members joined their United States and Philippines counterparts, in the Philippines, April 20 to May 8, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to peace, stability and security in the region.
Ex MANTIS: Twelve years of cooperation with the Malaysian Armed Forces
2026-04-07
Become the capability: Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU)
2026-03-09
CANSOFCOM in the Arctic – Exercising in pursuit of excellence
2025-11-27
Special Operations Task Force receives Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
2024-02-13
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Beyond the Horizon
A strategy for Canada’s Special Operations Forces in an evolving security environment.