Defence Minister Anita Anand provided details on the Canadian military’s deployment to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador in the wake of post-tropical storm Fiona. Anand said military personnel is on the ground in Nova Scotia and PEI where they will help with cleaning up debris and restoring power. In addition, HMCS Margaret Brooke is being deployed to Newfoundland to help perform wellness checks in four coastal communities.
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