Canadian Forces Iraq
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Justin Trudeau heads to Kuwait to visit Canadian troops relocated from IraqTrudeau also plans to meet with Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah during his time in Kuwait.CanadaFeb 9, 2020
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‘A significant shift’: Canadian commander explains how troops are responding to Iraq escalationBrigadier-General Michel-Henri St-Louis said coalition bases had been receiving rocket fire for months but Iran's missile attacks last week were a turning point.CanadaJan 12, 2020
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Killing of Qassem Soleimani could endanger Canadian troops in Middle East, experts sayThe targeted killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani has sparked fears for the safety of Canadian troops currently on the ground in Iraq and the Middle East.WorldJan 3, 2020
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Canadian forces in Iraq planning for impact of U.S. withdrawal from Syria: commanderMaj.-Gen. Peter Dawe said the planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria has not yet had any material impact on his soldiers' mission against the Islamic State, which is up for renewal at the end of March.CanadaFeb 23, 2019
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Canada’s mission in Iraq shifts again with ISIS in retreatCanada's role in the fight against the so-called Islamic State is shifting yet again.CanadaNov 17, 2017
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Canada’s new role in helping Iraqi forces: Remove thousands of ISIS booby-trapsA new initiative will see a team of Canadian military engineers training Iraqi forces on how to safely remove landmines and other booby-traps.Oct 1, 2017
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Kurdish independence vote leaves Canadian Forces in a bindThe Kurdish independence referendum has raised fears that the Kurds and Iraqis may soon point their weapons away from ISIS and towards each other.CanadaOct 1, 2017
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Canadian Forces mission in Iraq and Syria likely to continue: generalThe commander of the Canadian Forces mission in Iraq and Syria says he expects the government to extend the operation past its scheduled expiry date at the end of the month.CanadaJun 5, 2017
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