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Haiti: Operation HESTIA
Operation HESTIA is the Canadian Forces participation in humanitarian operations conducted in response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12 January 2010. Foreign Affairs and International Trade is providing regular updates on the intergovernmental effort that forms Canada's response to the earthquake in Haiti.
Army News Haiti Coverage
Disaster Assistance Response Team active in Haiti
Jacmel, Haiti — DART adds water purification, medical capacity, security to CF forces in Haiti.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Jacmel, Haiti — DART adds water purification, medical capacity, security to CF forces in Haiti.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Canada, Jamaica show generosity to Haitians
Jacmel, Haiti — The Navy and the Army work together to deliver donations to Jacmel quake victims.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Jacmel, Haiti — The Navy and the Army work together to deliver donations to Jacmel quake victims.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Haitian orphan adopted by two CF members
CFB Valcartier, Quebec — After a long wait, parents finally bring their child home to Canada.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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CFB Valcartier, Quebec — After a long wait, parents finally bring their child home to Canada.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Haiti relief effort fosters Army, Navy ties
Jacmel, Haiti — Navy offers on-board comforts to Army colleagues during joint humanitarian mission.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Jacmel, Haiti — Navy offers on-board comforts to Army colleagues during joint humanitarian mission.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Canadian troops help rebuild Léogâne
Léogâne, Haiti — Haitians and NGOs solicit the expertise of our engineers.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Haitians and NGOs solicit the expertise of our engineers.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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Chance encounter transforms Haitian orphanage, camp
Haiti, Léogâne — CF soldier improves security, motivates Haitians to become self-sufficient.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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Haiti, Léogâne — CF soldier improves security, motivates Haitians to become self-sufficient.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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Army provides drinking water to Haiti quake victims
Jacmel, Haiti — CF engineers purify any water source in world with reverse-osmosis unit.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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Jacmel, Haiti — CF engineers purify any water source in world with reverse-osmosis unit.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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CF soldier of Haitian descent proudly serves in Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti – Creole-speaking soldier relates to Haitians, proud to assist with relief efforts.
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti – Creole-speaking soldier relates to Haitians, proud to assist with relief efforts.
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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Army, Navy collaboration raises funds for Haiti
Halifax, NS — Soldiers, sailors, civilians donate nearly $1,500 at breakfast fundraiser.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Halifax, NS — Soldiers, sailors, civilians donate nearly $1,500 at breakfast fundraiser.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Field hospital set up in Léogâne
Léogâne, Haiti — The Joint Task Force's main activity in Haiti.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — The Joint Task Force's main activity in Haiti.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Canadian soldiers land at Léogâne
Léogâne, Haiti — The new arrivals head to Camp Lynx and to Port-au-Prince.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — The new arrivals head to Camp Lynx and to Port-au-Prince.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Chili cook-off boosts Halifax unit fund
Halifax, NS — Spicy fundraiser supports esprit de corps at Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Halifax, NS — Spicy fundraiser supports esprit de corps at Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Army, Navy support charitable groups
Léogâne, Haiti — Members of the CF treat hundreds of Léogâne residents every day.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Members of the CF treat hundreds of Léogâne residents every day.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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CF supports UN in distributing food supplies
Léogâne, Haiti — 3 R22eR has to meet the challenges posed by heat, dehydration and starving crowds of people.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — 3 R22eR has to meet the challenges posed by heat, dehydration and starving crowds of people.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
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The Army coordinates its workforce at Jacmel
Jacmel, Haiti – Soldiers distribute humanitarian aid and ensure that the airfield remains operational.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
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Jacmel, Haiti – Soldiers distribute humanitarian aid and ensure that the airfield remains operational.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
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Civil-Military Cooperation teams at work in Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti — The CF is focusing its efforts on projects with an immediate impact on the Haitian people.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — The CF is focusing its efforts on projects with an immediate impact on the Haitian people.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Army builds Camp Lynx in Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti — Royal 22e Régiment transforms vacant lot into operational camp.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Royal 22e Régiment transforms vacant lot into operational camp.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Canada provides medical care to disaster victims
Léogâne, Haiti — Each day, Canadian medical technicians offer care to hundreds of Haitians.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Each day, Canadian medical technicians offer care to hundreds of Haitians.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Troops tackle Op HESTIA coordination challenges
Léogâne, Haiti – 600 Canadian troops work with international NGOs, agencies in humanitarian efforts.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti – 600 Canadian troops work with international NGOs, agencies in humanitarian efforts.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Army, Navy, Air Force cooperate to deliver aid
Haiti – Lieutenant-Commander discusses Navy's contribution, including 500 sailors, to Op HESTIA.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
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Haiti – Lieutenant-Commander discusses Navy's contribution, including 500 sailors, to Op HESTIA.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
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Supply tech searches for provisions in Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti — Supply tech's work ensures battalion has material needed for operations.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Supply tech's work ensures battalion has material needed for operations.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
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Angelina Jolie visits CF members at Jacmel airfield
Jacmel, Haïti – Troops have a chance to meet the star while she contributes to the humanitarian efforts.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Jacmel, Haïti – Troops have a chance to meet the star while she contributes to the humanitarian efforts.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Army ships equipment, military vehicles to Haiti
Quebec, QC – Army ships and coordinates deployment of 100 vehicles and shipping containers.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Quebec, QC – Army ships and coordinates deployment of 100 vehicles and shipping containers.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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R22eR deploys 1000 to support Haiti relief effort
Quebec, QC – Soldiers ready to assist with humanitarian operations.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Quebec, QC – Soldiers ready to assist with humanitarian operations.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Troops tackle Op HESTIA coordination challenges
Léogâne, Haiti – 600 Canadian troops work with international NGOs, agencies in humanitarian efforts.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti – 600 Canadian troops work with international NGOs, agencies in humanitarian efforts.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Medics must improvise in Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti — Open bed truck serves as ambulance to evacuate wounded.
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Monday, February 08, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti — Open bed truck serves as ambulance to evacuate wounded.
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Monday, February 08, 2010
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Cooperation brings aid to Haiti
Ottawa, ON— CF and their allies coordinate their efforts to ensure continuous aid to Haiti.
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Monday, February 08, 2010
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Ottawa, ON— CF and their allies coordinate their efforts to ensure continuous aid to Haiti.
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Monday, February 08, 2010
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CF military police collaborate with UN civilian police
Léogâne, Haiti – PO 2 Paul Hébert explains how the humanitarian operation works.
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Friday, February 05, 2010
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Léogâne, Haiti – PO 2 Paul Hébert explains how the humanitarian operation works.
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Friday, February 05, 2010
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Chief of Staff for Op HESTIA gives mission update
Ottawa, ON — LCol Normand Lalonde describes collaborative relief operation in Haiti.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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Ottawa, ON — LCol Normand Lalonde describes collaborative relief operation in Haiti.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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Canadian troops bring relief, supplies to Haiti
Ottawa, ON – Telephone interview highlights impact of CF involvement in Haiti
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Ottawa, ON – Telephone interview highlights impact of CF involvement in Haiti
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Relief efforts in Haiti progress despite challenges
Ottawa, ON – DART provides water purification, medical assistance and engineering capabilities.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Ottawa, ON – DART provides water purification, medical assistance and engineering capabilities.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Deployed officer provides overview of CF efforts in Haiti
Ottawa, ON – The lieutenant (Navy) explains her role as a liaison with other countries and the DART.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Ottawa, ON – The lieutenant (Navy) explains her role as a liaison with other countries and the DART.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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British Army Officer reports from Haiti
Haiti – Maj Stephen Foreman, a British Army officer on loan to the CF, works with the DART.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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Haiti – Maj Stephen Foreman, a British Army officer on loan to the CF, works with the DART.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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2000 CF members now involved in Haiti operation
Ottawa, ON - Defence Minister Peter MacKay approves more troops for CF humanitarian mission.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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Ottawa, ON - Defence Minister Peter MacKay approves more troops for CF humanitarian mission.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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CFB Gagetown personnel deploy to Haiti
CFB Gagetown, NB - CF responds to Haiti earthquake disaster with Op HESTIA.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
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CFB Gagetown, NB - CF responds to Haiti earthquake disaster with Op HESTIA.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
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Haiti mission escalates, Canadian Field Hospital deploys
CFB Petawawa, ON — Base dispatches 100 more troops to earthquake-stricken island.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
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CFB Petawawa, ON — Base dispatches 100 more troops to earthquake-stricken island.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
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CFB Petawawa sending 88 soldiers to Haiti
CFB Petawawa, ON – Base commander confirms troops joining DART for possible 60-day deployment.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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CFB Petawawa, ON – Base commander confirms troops joining DART for possible 60-day deployment.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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Canadian Forces to deploy 1,000 more troops to Haiti
Ottawa, ON — DART and light infantry battalion contribute to rescue, recovery efforts.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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Ottawa, ON — DART and light infantry battalion contribute to rescue, recovery efforts.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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1,000 additional soldiers to deploy to Haiti
Ottawa, ON – The Valcartier-based soldiers will serve under the command of Brigadier-General Guy Laroche.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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Ottawa, ON – The Valcartier-based soldiers will serve under the command of Brigadier-General Guy Laroche.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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LFQA commander heads up CF Haitian relief effort
Ottawa, ON — CDS appoints Bgen Laroche to oversee joint air, land and sea task force in Haiti.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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Ottawa, ON — CDS appoints Bgen Laroche to oversee joint air, land and sea task force in Haiti.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
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Royal 22e Régiment prepares to deploy to Haiti
Valcartier, QC — Gen Walt Natynczyk provides an overview of the situation in Léogâne and Jacmel.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Valcartier, QC — Gen Walt Natynczyk provides an overview of the situation in Léogâne and Jacmel.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Army participates in DART deployment to Haiti
Ottawa, ON — Army generates robust, agile Land Force capability as part of CF Haitian relief effort.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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Ottawa, ON — Army generates robust, agile Land Force capability as part of CF Haitian relief effort.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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Army prepares for humanitarian operation in Haiti
Ottawa, ON – CF act quickly to send reconnaissance elements and humanitarian aid.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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Ottawa, ON – CF act quickly to send reconnaissance elements and humanitarian aid.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
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Canadian Forces role in Haiti: Part 1
Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Canadian Forces role in Haiti: Part 2
Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Canadian Forces role in Haiti: Part 3
Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Canadian Forces role in Haiti: Part 4
Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada – Colonel Lalonde discusses his experiences as Chief of Staff on the UN mission.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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UN Mission in Haiti challenges Canadian Forces
Cité Soleil, Haiti – LCdr Ian Cook describes the difficulties and rewards of the UN mission.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Cité Soleil, Haiti – LCdr Ian Cook describes the difficulties and rewards of the UN mission.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
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Canadian holds Chief of Staff position in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – CF members on MINUSTAH mission discuss the role of their Chief of Staff.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Port-au-Prince, Haiti – CF members on MINUSTAH mission discuss the role of their Chief of Staff.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Canadian leadership in Haiti
The country is the poorest in the Western Hemisphere.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
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The country is the poorest in the Western Hemisphere.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
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Canada supports UN stabilization mission in Haiti
Ottawa, ON – Col Normand Lalonde discusses his experiences with the MINUSTAH mission in Haiti.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Ottawa, ON – Col Normand Lalonde discusses his experiences with the MINUSTAH mission in Haiti.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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