Canada will extend its commitment to maritime security in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean with ships and personnel for another four years, says Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.

There is a crew change in the works for HMCS Toronto to continue its tour of duty on "Operation Artemis" in the Arabian Sea, but the troops won't be headed there over water.

The Department of National Defence is heralding the crew of HMCS Toronto for its participation in another major narcotics bust at sea.