Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Starting (August 4th) and continuing throughout the month of August, approximately 200 Canadian Army soldiers will be deploying to Ukraine under Operation UNIFIER as part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The deploying soldiers, primarily from 3rd Canadian Division and based in Western Canada, will relieve their counterparts from 2nd Canadian Division in Quebec, and continue military training activities in support of Canada’s response to requests for assistance from the Government of Ukraine.
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“Together with our Allies under Operation UNIFIER, Canada proudly supports the people of Ukraine. I welcome the return of our soldiers to Valcartier, and wish the best to those deploying from Edmonton and Shilo in continued support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. I am pleased to witness Canada’s ongoing commitment to this important training mission.”
Harjit S. Sajjan, Defence Minister
Quick Facts
- Operation UNIFIER is Canada’s military training mission to Ukraine. It demonstrates the expertise and professionalism of Canadian Armed Forces members by providing military training and capacity building to Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel to support Ukraine in its efforts to maintain sovereignty, security, and stability.
- Canadian Army soldiers are delivering important training that will help Ukrainian soldiers survive and thrive on the battlefield. Canadian trainers are teaching basic soldier and medical skills, as well as other critical capabilities, including flight safety, policing techniques, and language training.
Related Links
- 3rd Canadian Division
- Operation UNIFIER – Video
- Operation UNIFIER
- National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
- Combat Camera