"We will work
with allies to defeat ISIL and the terrorist threat it represents."
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of
Canada
Canada is at the forefront of international efforts to
counter Daesh, and is working to address the security threat posed by Daesh, as
well as the humanitarian and political challenges it has created.
Canada's military
contributions to Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, a
multinational Coalition dedicated to militarily defeating Daesh in Iraq and
Syria, include:
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Up to 830 Canadian Armed Forces
personnel
- Trainers in "advise and assist" role
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CAF medical personnel to mentor Iraqi security forces and provide
medical support to CAF personnel and Coalition partners
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Staff,
liaison officers and other specialists, including intelligence capabilities
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Leadership
role within the Global Coalition’s Ministerial Liaison Team to liaise with Iraq
Ministries of Defence and Interior
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Aircraft
to support surveillance and refueling efforts
For more information on Canada’s contribution to the Global
Coalition:
http://theglobalcoalition.org/partners/canada/
For more information on OPERATION IMPACT:
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-abroad-current/op-impact.page
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