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The Canadian Armed Forces are the land, naval and air forces that defend Canada's security and promote its strategic interests at home or abroad.There are approximately 65,000 Regular Force and 25,000 reservist members in the Canadian military. In 2011, women made up approximately 15% of the Canadian military, with more than 9,400 female personnel serving in the Regular Force and some 4,800 women serving in the Reserves (www.veterans.gc.ca)

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As a founding member of the United Nations, Canada is committed to the guidance provided in the UN Charter to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and to achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights.(www.international.gc.ca)

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Canada allied with the United States against the Soviet Union. Canada joined NATO (north atlantic treaty org) to help defend western europoe from soviet invasion. There was fear of spies and nuclear war.

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Canada was not responsible for declaring war, but was involved along side the US military. Canadian forces provided ship escort duties to support the US navy. This war caused a lot of protests in Canada.The military served as a support to the country post-war to help rebuild.

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After the terrorist attacks on the US on 9/11, Canada joined and international effort to destroy al-qaeda and the taliban. More than 12,000 troops served over 12 years. They never completely secured the country. They provided support and protection to the area while they formed a new government.

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Since 1992, the Canadian government has assisted in peacekeeping, security, and law formation. They have also taught english and french language as well as military training.

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Over 500 of our armed forces were part of a UN mission here from 2000-2003. These two regions were in a civil war and violence led to a cease fire order by the UN. Canada contributed to a 6 month mission to bring peace to these countries.

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Canada served in two peacekeeping missions in the 90's and again in 2004. After the president was overtaken by the military, the people of Haiti had very little human rights. The UN mission helped to bring the president back into power and make the country stable again.Unfortunately this same problem happened again in 2004 and once again Canada returned to provide aid to the country.

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Canada joined the US, French and British air forces to protect the people of Libya against government led air strikes.They contributed both air and naval troops in what was called "Operation Mobile". They also helped with humanitarian efforts.

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Canada had a peacekeeping role in this country from 1999-2001 as a part of the UN. Indonesia had taken over this country. More than 600 troops provided security, construction, repair and humanitarian aid.

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Canada has served in many missions, as many as 2,500 since 1960. Belgium was in control of the country until 1960, then the people were in civil unrest for many years. The country had major political problems and starvation. The troops have supported the people with humanitarian aid and helped with peaceful resolution in the political crisis.

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This is the longest mission Canada has been a part of overseas.Over 25,000 troops have served since 1964. This is an ongoing effort to maintain peace between Turkish and Greek citizens.Canadian troops have helped keep civil violence under control between the two groups.

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Canada has served in 3 separate missions since 1956. The service was mostly about transportation, health services and communications. Egypt was in conflict with Europe which was caused by control of the Suez canal. The UN became involved to help restore peace. This mission has resulted in the most deaths of Canadian troops in a peacekeeping effort.

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There was a violent civil war in the country from 1993-1996. More than 600 troops participated in a peacekeeping mission during the war. The people suffered terrible loss of lives and economic problems. The UN efforts have helped the country recover.

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This UN led mission was to help South Korea fight against the North to gain peace after years of conflict. The military provided support on land, in the air and by sea. A truce between North and South Korea came after 3 years, and over 7000 troops would serve in a peacekeeping role in the country for many years after.

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www.international.gc.ca
www.veterans.gc.ca
www.canadianecyclopedia.ca
www.canada.ca
www.edu.gov.mb.ca