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Start Date: 2025-03-30
End Date: 2025-04-05

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Veterans Affairs Canada Marks Operation Hestia Anniversary

Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence marked the 15th anniversary of Operation Hestia, a significant Canadian military mission in Haiti. The operation, involving the deployment of Joint Task Force Haiti, provided critical aid following a devastating earthquake in 2010. The mission included a frigate, a destroyer, a helicopter detachment, and over 2,000 personnel delivering essential services. This commemoration underscores Canada's ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts in the Americas.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Minister Joly to Attend NATO Meeting in Belgium

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels from April 3-4, 2025. The meeting will cover Euro-Atlantic security threats and celebrate NATO's 76th anniversary. Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening alliances amid evolving global security challenges.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca