Latvia extension forges near-permanent Canadian Army presence in Europe, leaving limited ability to deploy elsewhere

Canada last had a permanent military presence in Europe during the Cold War.

Defence Minister David McGuinty has few options of where he can task the Canadian Army after extending its mission in Latvia.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY NEIL MOSS

September 2, 2025

Canada’s three-year extension for its mission in Latvia entrenches a permanent presence in Europe for the Canadian Army—prioritizing the region over all others, with limited ability to deploy elsewhere.

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