Mr. Chair, we stand side-by-side with our NATO allies working to deter aggression and assure peace and stability in Europe. We are leading the establishment of a multinational battle group in Latvia, deploying a land task force of up to 450 personnel in June 2017 to contribute to NATO’s enhanced forward presence in central and eastern Europe. This deployment is defensive, proportionate, and fully in line with Canada’s international commitments as it aims at preserving stability and preventing conflict. Canada’s recent and ongoing contributions to NATO are clear demonstrations of this government’s commitment to the alliance and international security.
In the House of Commons on May 29th, 2017. See this statement in context.