CANADA- We support our Troops- then, now, always untitledWHAT COUNTS- CANADA TROOPS ADORE THEIR FORMER DEFENCE MINISTER PETER MACKAY- even his haters had this 2 say..
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On the plus side, Pugliese described MacKay as "not only personable, but a politician who enjoys spending time visiting soldiers in the field." Even MacKay’s most strident critics would have to grudgingly admit that.
Despite being born into politics — he’s the son of former Nova Scotia MP Elmer MacKay, who was a close associate of former prime minister Brian Mulroney — and having a background in law, MacKay’s public persona was that of a rugby-playing, rough-and-tumble jock.
When single, he was something of a playboy, dating the likes of billionaire former MP Belinda Stronach and causing a buzz in the U.S. media when he merely exchanged glances with then-secretary of state Condoleezza Rice. When he got married last year, he chose a former beauty queen as his bride.
These qualities and characteristics made MacKay popular with the troops, who, we must not forget, also revere hockey commentator Don Cherry and CBC funnyman Rick Mercer. Entertainers do amuse the masses."
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NOVA SCOTIA- Nouvelle-Écosse- Episode 01: Georges Island - Part One
NOVA SCOTIA- Nouvelle-Écosse- Episode 01: Georges Island - Part Two
NOVA SCOTIA- Nouvelle-Écosse- Episode 01: Georges Island - Part Three
Situated in Halifax Harbour, Georges Island was established as a military garrison to defend the city of Halifax and Nova Scotia. Its fortifications have been strengthened over the years. It currently no longer functions as a military installation. It is operated by Parks Canada but remains off limits to the public. The event, "Explore Georges Island," has attracted visitors to tour the island and its fortifications. This episode includes the tour of Fort Charlotte on the island.
EXPULSION OF ACADIANS... WERE KEPT ON GEORGES ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA 1700S
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GEORGE'S ISLAND- NOVA SCOTIA Nouvelle-Écosse - 1700s- Explusion of Acadians- War 1812
Tunnel tours, history lessons all part of Picnic in the Past
July 20, 2013 - 7:35pm By MICHAEL LIGHTSTONE Staff Reporter
J. R. Fougere, dressed as an 1812-era Royal Marines corporal, fires a musket during a demonstration at the Picnic in the Past event on Georges Island. (RYAN TAPLIN / Staff)
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There she blows — Georges Island — out in Halifax Harbour, steeped in history and beckoning boatloads of picnickers and walkers.
Families, couples, and individuals explored the little isle Saturday during a weekend "picnic in the past" event that winds up Sunday.
Armed with 21st-century backpacks and hand-held gizmos, sun-baked visitors checked out the island’s military remnants, took cellphone photos of friends or relatives or scenery, and tucked into a picnic lunch during a hot and humid afternoon.
IN PHOTOS: An afternoon at Picnic in the Past
BLOG REPLAY: A trip to Georges Island
There’s a lot of history in the place. It was a military site from the 1700s to the Second World War, and it is the oval mound where thousands of Acadians were imprisoned at various times following the 1755 expulsion order issued by the British.
The island became a national historic site in 1965, according to Parks Canada.
Saturday’s visitors soaked in vistas from grassy hilltops and watched demonstrations provided by men and women in period dress. Many sightseers joined guided tours, others chose to stroll around on their own.
Aside from appreciating heritage and the glorious harbour setting, lots of picnickers pre-ordered lunch through a promotion hooked to the province’s buy-local marketing campaign.
Georges tourist Amit Rahalkar said he recently moved to Halifax. Scanning the panoramic scene in front of him, he said the day trip was worthwhile.
Adult tickets cost $15; Saturday’s trips were sold out.
"It’s a very nice little island," Rahalkar said. "The view’s good, there’s a good breeze (and) it’s a great day to be out here."
Andrew Ahler, a lifelong Haligonian, said he’d never been to Georges Island. He said he enjoyed a tour of the site’s tunnels.
"It was cool to go through and see how they constructed that, and the big artilleries," he said.
Georges Island was the first fortified place in the Halifax region, a Parks Canada official said.
"It was the birthplace of Halifax, in fact," David Danskin told The Chronicle Herald. "This is where (colonial Brits) first came" before settling on the mainland.
Danskin, manager of visitor experience for the Halifax defence complex, said Parks Canada staff will be assessing the weekend event.
He acknowledged "it’s a challenge," logistically, to prepare the island for visitors. It’s not normally open to the public, Danskin said, though it has been made available.
The event went smoothly for most ticket buyers, but one group of island goers was on a vessel in the harbour for about an hour. It was one of two auxiliary boats organizers needed to supplement the lone vessel that had been ferrying people during earlier trips.
A docking issue at the island’s wharf prompted the boat’s captain to abort his initial offload plan. A second attempt proved successful, and allowed passengers of all ages — several of them quite grumpy at this point — to finally disembark.
Tickets for Sunday’s trips to Georges are sold out.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1143498-tunnel-tours-history-lessons-all-part-of-picnic-in-the-past
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Whitney Pier multicultural festival starts Aug. 3
July 21, 2013 - 7:13pm By MARY ELLEN MacINTYRE Cape Breton Bureau
Like many others, Alan Nathanson has always loved the multicultural nature of the Whitney Pier area.
"It’s really something to celebrate," Nathanson said in a recent interview.
With the opening of the Sydney Steel plant in the early 1900s, the promise of decent-paying jobs lured immigrants from around the world.
"There were an estimated 50 ethnic groups identified as living here at one time," Nathanson said.
While the plant is long closed, many descendants of those who came to a new country to build a new life still live in this area of Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
That is why next month there will be the first-ever Whitney Pier Melting Pot Multicultural Festival, sponsored by the Friends of Neville Park Society.
Nathanson is an event co-ordinator.
"A multicultural festival was an easy choice because those who’ve spent their lives in this community really appreciate all the different cultures gathered here — Polish, Ukrainian, Italian and African-Canadian."
Over the years, Nathanson said the community has grown to include even more cultural backgrounds.
"This is our first year of the festival, but we have a five-year plan to include even more groups, like Acadian and First Nations people, so we can celebrate the food, music and different aspects of even more cultures."
This year’s event runs from Aug. 3 to 10, at the same time as Sydney’s Action Week, and will feature a magic show, free hot air balloon rides, a fireworks display, a street dance, a Caribbean festival, a children’s festival with free food, pony rides and face painting.
The schedule for this year really focuses on food, said Nathanson.
"Where else could you find about five free barbecues offered?" he asked. "Down in Whitney Pier, people like to give back."
There will also be Jamaican food, Ukrainian and Polish dishes to be had.
"People will be surprised by what will be taking place. This is very much a part of our heritage and a celebration of our community."
(mmacintyre@herald.ca)
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IDLE NO MORE CANADA- HONOUR
Stolen bell of Batoche to be unveiled, returned to Saskatchewan Catholic bishop
By The Canadian Press July 19, 2013
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The Bell of Batoche is shown in a handout photo. People from across Canada are expected to visit a small Saskatchewan community this weekend to witness the return home of a significant piece of Metis history after 128 years. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-La Liberté, hebdomadaire francophone du Manitoba
BATOCHE, Sask. - People from across Canada are expected to visit a small Saskatchewan community this weekend to witness the return home of a significant piece of Metis history after 128 years.
It's also hoped the unveiling of the church bell of Batoche will kickstart a resurgence in Metis pride.
The bell is to be presented to the local bishop Saturday as part of a reconciliation ceremony during the Back to Batoche days festival.
"It's going to be a huge moment in Metis and Canadian history," said John Lagimodiere, chairman of the Batoche Historic Site and a descendant of Metis leader Louis Riel. "This symbol of the community has been gone and held for so long, by various people, that maybe the time is right to bring it home and start over."
The bell hung in the Saskatchewan community of the same name when the Metis were defeated during the Northwest Rebellion in 1885. Federal troops took the bell as a trophy and brought it east.
It found a home in a firehall bell tower in Millbrook, Ont., until that building burned to the ground. The bell cracked in the flames. It eventually made its way to the Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion hall, where it was displayed.
In 1991, the legion was broken into and the bell removed. It hasn't been viewed publicly since.
While some say the bell was essentially held hostage by those who took it and wanted to sell it to the highest bidder, others have hailed whoever took it as heroes for helping repatriate an important Metis artifact.
The Union nationale metisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba negotiated for the bell's return — on condition of anonymity for whoever had it — and is to oversee its care following the ceremony in Batoche.
It is expected to be taken to schools as an educational tool and otherwise be on display at the St. Boniface Museum in Winnipeg.
There is much riding on the bell. Some suggest publicity surrounding its return will kickstart a greater awareness of the Metis contribution to Canada's history; others hope what was once a symbol of shame and humiliation will boost Metis pride.
"This is a time for people to start talking about the Metis story more than we have in the past. As Metis people, we've often been the third cousin in the aboriginal community," Lagimodiere said. "This will help elevate the conversation for a while and help talk about our Canadian history that's been so poorly taught in our schools."
Claire Belanger-Parker has been waiting for the bell for a long time. The event manager of Back to Batoche days said rumours of the bell's return have swirled for years. Now, she said, history is finally being made.
Many are expected to be on hand to witness the return. The festival has already exceeded a record for campsite bookings set in 2010 when 22,000 people attended the event. The phone has been ringing constantly, said Belanger-Parker. People say they are coming from across Canada and parts of the United States, she added.
"It's 128 years of waiting for its return. "For the entire country, this is a very important event. It's not just Metis people who are coming out. We have people from all walks of life coming to attend this event."
Robert Doucette said he will be among those sitting "front and centre" to watch the bell's return. The president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan said the bell once symbolized the struggle between the Metis and federal government.
Now, he said, it is a symbol of reconciliation and pride.
"It's a symbol of hope, faith and belief in ourselves," Doucette said.
"Our struggles were not in vain."
— By Chinta Puxley in Winnipeg
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/national/Stolen+bell+Batoche+unveiled+returned+Saskatchewan/8682549/story.html
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AFGHANISTAN: Canadians Run Thru Sparta" on July 19, 2013 at Camp Phoenix, Kabul.
Look r Canadian babes in Afghanistan sending hugs and love 2 our Canada.... God bless ya darlins... and thank u... 4 walking the talk
Lors de la course ''Run to Sparta' qui se tenait le 19 juillet 2013 au Camp Phoenix à Kaboul, 'le Cplc Brian Weiglt a remporté la première place chez les hommes, la Matelot de 1re classe Mandy Morgan remporté la première place chez les femmes et le Cpl Wiiliam Ross s'est classé troisième chez les hommes.
Roto 3 members: MCpl Brian Weiglt first place medalist , LS Mandy Morgan, female first place medalist and Cpl William Ross, third place male medalist pose for a photo following the International 5km running race," Run Thru Sparta" on July 19, 2013 at Camp Phoenix, Kabul.
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July 19, 2013, Members from Roto 3, pose for a group photo prior to the International 5km running race, "Run Thru Sparta", at Camp Phoenix, Kabul.
Le 19 juillet 2013, membres de la Roto 3, posent pour une photo de groupe avant le 5 km course à pied internationale, "Run Thru Sparta", au Camp Phoenix, Kaboul.
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July 15, 2013
Major Craig Chiasson, S3 Advisor (right), and Major Meskinyar, Chief Instructor (centre), speak to students in class at the ANA Signals School at Camp Gazi, Kabul.
Le Major Craig Chiasson Aviseur S3 (à droite) et le Major Meskinyar, Instructeur Chef (au centre), parlent à des étudiants de l'ANA dans une des salles de classe de l'École des Transmissions du Camp Gazi à Kaboul.
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Canadian Contribution Training Mission Afghanistan
Le 13 juillet 2013, l'Lcol Adam Zima, commandant du NCSE (à gauche) et l'Adjum Trent Chubbs, NSCE Sergent Major (à droite), ont promu Lt David McGinlay au rang de capitaine le 13 Juillet 2013 devant la Maison du Canada à Camp Phoenix, Kaboul.
July 13, 2013, LCol Adam Zima, Commanding Officer of NCSE (left) and MWO Trent Chubbs, NSCE Sgt Major (right),promote Lt David McGinlay to Captain on July 13, 2013 outside Canada House at Camp Phoenix, Kabul.
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Canadian Contribution Training Mission Afghanistan
Minister of National Defence and Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command unveil ?#?Afghanistan? Memorial Vigil in Ottawa.
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Le ministre de la Défense nationale et le commandant du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada dévoilent la Veille du monument de l’#Afghanistan à Ottawa.
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COMMENT:Lt Gen Beare, Commander CJOC in the front, and looks like CWO Hornbrook just to his left.
La Major Beth O'Neill (à gauche), la Capitaine Melissa Anthony (au centre) et la Capitaine de Corvette Gina Connor (à droite) posent fièrement avec le drapeau canadien devant le Canada House où les membres militaire et civil, déployés dans le cadre de la CCMF-A s’étaient rassemblé à l’occasion de la Fête du Canada au Camp Phoenix à Kaboul.
Major Beth O'Neill (left), Captain Melissa Anthony (centre) and Lieutenant Commander Gina Connor (right) show their Canadian pride outside Canada House at Camp Phoenix, Kabul. Canadian military and civilians deployed as part of CCTM-A gathered together for our national birthday party.
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Members of the National Command Support Element (NCSE) Quick Reaction Force, gather for a group photo at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, on Canada Day.
À l’occasion de la Fête du Canada au Camp Phoenix à Kaboul des membres de la Force d’Intervention Rapide de l’Élément de Commandement et Soutien National (ECSN) se regroupent pour l’instant d’une photo.
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Le 7 Juillet 2013, (G-D) le capitaine Kevin Olive (Roto 3) aumônier, le major Charles Deogratias (Roto 2) aumônier, et le major Loway, (US Army) aumônier, posent pour une photo à la chapelle du Camp Phoenix. C'etait le dernier service pour le major Deogratias en tant qu'aumônier de la CCMF-A aumônier.
July 7, 2013, (L-R) Captain Kevin Olive (Roto 3) Chaplain, Major Charles Deogratias (Roto 2) Chaplain, and Major Loway, U.S. Army Chaplain, pose for a photo in the Camp Phoenix Chapel following Major Deograstias last service as the CCTM-A Padre
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Master Corporal Melanie Canonaco, Supply Technician Roto 3, hands out supplies to Chief Warrant Officer Pascal Dupuis, Signals School Mentor, at the supply depot at Camp Phoenix, Kabul on Canada Day.
Le jour de la Fête du Canada la Caporal-chef Mélanie Canonaco, Technicienne en Approvisionnement au Quartier Maître de Compagnie de la Roto 3 au Camp Phoenix à Kaboul, remet des fournitures à l’Adjudant-chef Pascal Dupuis, un des mentors de l’École des Transmissions.
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Le 2 Juillet 2013, le Colonel Lee Hammond (à gauche) Commandant Adjoint de la CCMF-A, salut le drapeau devant le rassemblement canadien lors de la cérémonie de Passation d’Autorité au Camp Phoenix à Kaboul.
July 2, 2013, Colonel Lee Hammond (left), Deputy Commander CCTM-A, salutes the flag in front of CCTM-A members on parade at the Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul.
Photo by MCpl Van Putten, Canadian Forces(c) 2013 DND-MDN Canada
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MGen Dean Milner, Deputy Commanding General - NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan and Commander CCTM-A, visits with the Canadian contingent of Camp Qargha, Kabul, who mentor and advise 11 different Afghan National Army schools, on the 8th of June, 2013. (R to L) Rear Row: Pte Piere-Luc Lyonnais, Maj Sandy Smith, Lt Melanie Fournier, CWO Martin Colbert, Capt Sarah Degen; front Row: CWO William Crabb, Capt Emile Circe, Maj Daniel Stocker, MGen Dean Milner, LCol Stephen MacDonald, Cpl Guillaume Perron, Maj Jean-Piere Noel.
Le 8 juin 2013, le Mgén Dean Milner, Commandant-adjoint aux opération du NTM-A et Commandant du CCMF-A a visité le contingent canadien du Camp Qargha, à Kaboul, qui fait le mentorat et avise 11 institutions de formation de l'Armée nationale afghane. (D à G) Rang arrière: Sdt Pierre-Luc Lyonnais, Maj Sandy Smith, Lt Mélanie Fournier, Adjuc Martin Colbert, Capt Sarah Degen; rang avant: Adjuc William Crabb, Capt Emile Circe, Maj Daniel Stocker, Mgén Dean Milner, Lcol Stephen MacDonald, Cpl Guillaume Perron, Maj Jean-Pierre Noel.
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A change of seasons in Kabul
By Maj Aleem Sajan
OIC Professions Advisor
On March 16th, with a spring thaw well underway at the Kabul Airfield, another change of sorts coincided with the great weather; a small team of eleven Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) airmen and women, led by Lt.-Col. Carter transitioned to the new team led by Lt.-Col. Norquay. The RCAF members are part of an international contingent at the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron (AEAS) and were an integral part of Op ATTENTION ROTO 0, Canada’s contribution to the NATO training mission Afghanistan (CCTM-A). Lt.-Col. Carter and his diverse team have dealt with numerous challenges over the last eight months working alongside United States, Portugal and Jordon in advising Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) leadership at the Pohantoon e Hawayee (PeH); the AAF University. The team’s mission is to empower AAF airmen and women to achieve operational success through education, leadership development and professional training. Lt.-Col. Needham, CC 738th AEAS, highlighted the contribution of the Canadian team to mission success; "the ingenuity of this small team of Canadians together with the coalition has led to great strides in development of instructors and continued improvement in the diverse training mandate of PeH". There are presently fifty coalition advisors with 738th AEAS.
The eleven RCAF members from different backgrounds, including Aircrew, Aerospace Control, Aerospace Engineering, Communications and Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems, Medical, Logistics and Air Technician trades have truly lived by the 738th AEAS’s moto; "Independence through Education". During the humble Change of Authority ceremony, outgoing Canadian Contingent Commander for Kabul Airfield North (KAIA-N) Camp, LCol Carter, was quick to praise the departing team for their professionalism and positive attitude. He highlighted their efforts resulting in significant strides towards developing instructors at PeH and advancing AAF’s ability to independently provide professional training. Afghan leadership further reflected the sense of accomplishment during a farewell from the Afghan counterparts held the previous day. Col. Rakhman, Commanding Officer of PeH, highlighted the significance of contribution by the Canadians in progressing the schools objectives and enhancing a special relationship between Canadians and members of his team.
Following a change of flag ceremony at Canada House, Lt.-Col. Norquay, and the incoming Canadian Contingent Commander for KAIA-N Camp thanked the outgoing team and was quick to remind the incoming team of the challenges ahead at PeH. He highlighted the critical nature of their roles as advisors and the importance of establishing positive working relationships with both the coalition and Afghan leadership at PeH. The new RCAF team is scheduled to complete Op ATTENTION ROTO 1 in November 2012.
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By Capt Chris Cyr
RMTC-W Senior TAT Advisor
Roto 1, mission to RMTC-W, Camp Stone, Herat Afghanistan. The 15 soldiers from roto 1 arrived in Herat province in early March to a cold Afghan spring, the soldiers from the previous roto had been here for a number of months already working with the Afghan National Army (ANA) at ANA Camp Safar in Herat. Once we were settled in and the hand over with roto 0 was complete, we went to work in a variety of jobs supporting the Task Force, in the mission to assist the Afghan National Army in becoming self-sufficient.
T2I (Train to Instruct) is a basic leadership course for Afghan NCOs to develop their capacity to instruct. It provides the fundamental techniques in sound and comprehensive instruction.
Seen as the foundation from which the ANA will develop their soldiers this course is rewarding and challenging for the candidates who are selected based on their potential to take the lead on building a sustainable self-sufficient military institution. T2I is the prerequisite for MSIC (Master Skills Instructor Course).
Since our arrival, we have been assessing the quality of instruction by the ANA instructor, along with the aid of our interpreter, our role is to reinforce the positive and through dialogue identify areas for improvement as seen by the ANA training cadre. Coordination is conducted on two levels directly with the instructors and at higher level with the ANA Toli (Coy)Comd particularly if there are any issues to be rectified with the instructors, course material or the course schedule. The ANA have been very receptive and appreciative of our efforts, they respond well to our direction or suggestions. Their appreciation is heartfelt and sincere, they are very grateful for the risks we have accepted and realities of leaving our loved ones to help them set the conditions for their success. These courses have been running for some time and now they run themselves. Many of the Afghan instructors are very competent and know how to teach.
"Many of the teaching points and tactics mirror ours; evidence of their capacity to instruct is being able to attend a class without translation and be able to grasp the material and this is the case" Sgt Steven Mills.
The candidates come from a wide and diverse background, some have a high level of education, whereas others have never seen a book or a t.v. This is a reality that is not lost on the instructors and as such they develop their techniques to ensure that this is mitigated.
The adage "slow and steady wins the race" is particularly sound in terms of advising our partners. Western societies are very linear in our methods we see a goal and we travel directly to it, the realization that it is not the only method for progression is one that needs to understood and applied to be successful as an advisor. Understanding this shows respect for those we are partnered with, and respect is a big piece of the puzzle. "Patience, empathy and grace are the keystone traits to be an advisor and as Canadians we have these in spades, these characteristics are those which have enabled our Advisor teams to build strong and trusting relationships with our Afghan partners and have set the conditions for us to work ourselves out of a job. Our partners understand where to go, they understand how to get there, even if they take a path we don’t recognize, they know the terrain here well."
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On April 2nd, new recruits for the Afghan National Army received instruction on the kit they will be issued and use during their training at Herat, Afghanistan. (Photo by MCpl Howse)
Le 2 avril dernier, de nouvelles recrues de l`Armée National Afghan ont reçu de l`instruction au sujet de l`équipement qu`ils recevront et utiliseront durant leur entraînement à Herat, Afghanistan. (photo de CplC Howse)
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God we love our Tiger... then, now and always... and only golfers could act like hockey fans- this could be Canada ... he, he, he..
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G20 Talks Markets, Tax Loopholes
Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 (G20) countries are discussing the prospect of more market turbulence as three powerful countries -- the United States, China, and Japan -- move toward economic recovery.
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The billionaire out to kill the Keystone pipeline (2:36)
He may be Big Oil's worst nightmare: a hedge fund billionaire turned eco-activist who's on a mission to stop the Keystone XL pipeline. Tom Steyer made serious money in oil and gas but now he's using it to push President Obama to reject the controversial tar sands pipeline project.
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Russia Blocks UN Report On Iran Test
The block effectively rules out any expansion of UN sanctions against Iran, at least for now.
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Japan PM's coalition gets majority in upper house -exit polls
2:48pm BST
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc won a convincing victory in an upper house election on Sunday, media exit polls showed, giving the hawkish leader a mandate for his recipe to revive the economy, while ending a political deadlock and setting the stage for Japan's first stable government since 2006.
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Hamas reeling from Egyptian crackdown on Gaza tunnels
Reuters) - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are reeling from another devastating blockade but this time they are blaming Egypt, the neighbouring Arab power they once hoped would end their isolation, rather than their old foe Israel.
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Iran denies missing World Bank payments, blames sanctions
DUBAI - Iran denied on Sunday it had failed to make payments on its loans to the World Bank for the last six months, blaming Western sanctions for preventing an intermediary from forwarding funds to the global lender, Iran's IRNA state news agency said.
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Insight - By relying on Iran, Syria's Assad risks irrelevance
11:31am BST
AMMAN - Military support from Iran and its Shi'ite ally Hezbollah has given Syrian President Bashar al-Assad new impetus in his fight against the insurgents intent on ousting him, but at a price.
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Serbian authorities remove Kosovo Albanian war memorial (0:45)
Jan 20 - Serbian authorities remove a controversial monument to Kosovo Albanian guerillas in a dispute likely to flare tensions between Belgrade and ethnic Albanians. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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banks and corp. raped everyday folks around the world creating disturbing poverty in beautiful countries and those just starting to rise up..... over 5 billion people are in desperate, desperate means.... and banks, UN and corps just don't seem 2 care...
Breakingviews: Banks dodge bullet with US-Europe swap deal (4:07)
July 15 - Financial derivatives still pose a potential risk to market stability. But a transatlantic deal on clearing swaps contracts should reduce the chances of another AIG, says Breakingview’s Chris Hughes.
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Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan
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The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are marking more than a decade of service in Afghanistan.
In 2001, the Government of Canada began a defining chapter in Canadian history by joining international efforts to build an Afghanistan that is no longer a safe haven for terrorists, is better governed, more peaceful, and more secure.
Afghanistan Memorial Vigil
The Memorial Vigil consists of the original memorial plaques from the Kandahar Airfield Cenotaph. The series of plaques are dedicated to the lives lost during the pursuit of peace and security in Afghanistan – including those of Canadian Armed Forces members, a Canadian diplomat, a Canadian civilian contractor, a Canadian journalist, and U.S. Armed Forces members who were under Canadian command.
Canada’s military commitment in Afghanistan
More than 39,000 Canadian Armed Forces members have served in an Afghanistan theatre of operations or in support of the mission from other locations around the world. The Canadian Armed Forces:
• searched for terrorists in Afghanistan’s mountains and caves alongside U.S. forces (2002);
• increased security around the capital city of Kabul while ensuring the safety of its residents (2003-2005);
• successfully fought extremist insurgents in the southern province of Kandahar to improve the security of the region (2005-2011); and
• formed part of a Canadian "whole of government" team that supported development and governance projects in Kandahar, to improve the life of Afghans (2005-2011).
While ramping up counter-insurgency operations, Canadian Armed Forces members also:
• trained and mentored the Afghan National Security Forces (2005-2014);
• lived among the Afghan people to provide security so that development work could begin (2006-2008); and
• were recognized by NATO for their leadership role at the Kandahar Airfield Medical unit in establishing, supporting, and commanding the NATO Multinational Role 3 Medical Unit, the first ever NATO multinational field hospital involved in combat operations (2006-2011).
As of 2008, Canadian troops began to focus principally on providing training and professional development support to the Afghan National Army, Afghan Air Force and Afghan National Police.
Working alongside many nations and international organizations, such as the United Nations, and as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, the Canadian Armed Forces have demonstrated tremendous global leadership through its mission in Afghanistan. Canadian Armed Forces personnel held key leadership positions at all levels of ISAF and NATO. From 2009 to 2011, U.S. fighting battalions were placed under Canadian command, marking the first time the U.S. troops were placed under a foreign combat command.
Accomplishments in Afghanistan
The security provided by the Canadian Armed Forces greatly facilitated the work of other departments and agencies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada; Public Safety Canada; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Canadian civilian police departments; Correctional Service of Canada; and the Canada Border Services Agency. In partnership with the Afghan Government, the Afghan people, and other nations, Canada helped:
• create a better trained, better educated and more professional Afghan National Security Forces;
• improve access to education – school attendance is up nearly eight-fold since 2001, with a nearly 40% increase in attendance by Afghan girls;
• improve healthcare – maternal mortality has decreased by about two-thirds over the last ten years;
• strengthen the rule of law and human rights for Afghans, including for women and children;
• improve infrastructure, roads and irrigation systems; and
• provide skill development and job creation, contributing to improved economic growth.
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces would like to thank the military families, friends and all Canadians who have shown their support for Canada’s troops and its mission in Afghanistan.
For more information on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan, please visit: www.afghanistan.gc.ca
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News Release
Canadian Warship Departs to Participate in Operation Caribbe
NR - 13.237 - July 22, 2013
OTTAWA – Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec departed Halifax today on Operation Caribbe, Canada’s continuing commitment to the multinational effort to suppress illicit narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean Sea.
"HMCS Ville de Québec continues our tradition of working in close cooperation with other nations and agencies to confront various threats and challenges to our continental security," said General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff. "This deployment demonstrates to both Canadians and our allies the important on-going contribution that our military makes toward curtailing smuggling activities in our continental waters."
During the deployment, the Halifax-class frigate and her crew of approximately 220 personnel will work with the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard and other regional partners to locate and track vessels of interest.
"HMCS Ville de Québec and her crew are ready to participate in Operation Caribbe and continue Canada’s commitment to fighting transnational criminal organizations in the region," said Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander Royal Canadian Navy. "I’m proud of the part that the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy play in improving security and combating threats in the area. The operation also creates opportunities to form strategic partnerships with other nations in order to better suppress criminal activity at sea and keep illegal drugs off Canadian streets."
The trafficking of illicit narcotics is a significant source of revenue for organized crime and a growing threat to global security. Operation Caribbe is one of the many activities that the Government of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) undertake as part of Canada’s broad focus and ongoing engagement in the Americas and the Caribbean.
This annual operation directly supports the CAF’s mission to defend against threats and security challenges to Canada and North America. The CAF has deployed a periodic rotation of warships as well as CP-140 Aurora aircraft from both East and West Coasts since 2006 to ensure continuous support to this valuable operation.
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OH CANADA
A´LI - Band of Brothers Theme Song (Requiem for a Soldier) - LIVE
ÁLI performing Requiem for a Soldier at the Canadian War Museum.
Send off Parade for Canadian Troops participating in the 97th Nijmegen Marches held in the Netherlands - the largest marching event in the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEneAoNsbY
AND.
Canadian Armed Forces contingent successfully completes the Nijmegen Marches
NR – 13.236 - July 19, 2013
OTTAWA – A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contingent of 176 participants from across Canada proudly overcame a major physical challenge by crossing the finish line today after partaking in the 97th annual International Four Days MarchesNijmegen.
Led by Brigadier-General Kevin Cotten, the Canadian contingent marched
40 kilometres a day for four days in a row, while wearing standard combat clothing and carrying a military rucksack weighing at least 10 kilograms.
After completing the demanding 160 kilometres, members of the CAF contingent who completed the Four Day Marches Nijmegen were awarded the Four Day Marches Cross by Brigadier-General Cotten. The contingent then marched the streets of Nijmegen for the Victory Parade along the ‘Via Gladiola,' so named for the flowers thrown to the marchers along the way by tens of thousands of spectators.
"It was an incredible experience to march along a route lined by so many cheering Dutch people who continue to demonstrate their gratitude to present-day Canadians for the gallant and heroic actions of an earlier generation of Canadians who fought and died in the defence of their freedom," said Brigadier-General Cotten. "This year's contingent demonstrated once again that Canada has a first-class, modern military that is well trained, and ready to take on any challenge. Thank you to our Dutch hosts and Bravo Zulu to all!"
This year, the Canadian contingent was made up of both CAF members and a strong contingent of civilian VIPs, as well as a team dedicated to the ill and injured. Throughout the CAF contingent's training period, teams raised $42,129.01, which will be donated to both the Military Families and Soldier On funds.
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THE RUSSIAN BEAR AND CANADA WILL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS.... 4EVER- IT'S CALLED HOCKEY FROM THE 70s..... we just like each other... and understand our differences and respect them....
Russian observation aircraft takes to Canadian skies under international treaty
NR-13.229 - July 13, 2013
OTTAWA – A Russian Federation aircraft will conduct aerial observation flights over Canada under the Treaty on Open Skies during the period July 17 to 19, 2013.
The unarmed Tupolev TU-154M aircraft, which arrived at 8 Wing Trenton today, will be accorded Russia’s legal right of unimpeded observation overflight of Canadian territory, in fulfilment of Canada’s obligations as a State Party to the Treaty on Open Skies. Using an array of onboard sensors, the aircraft can observe and verify objects of interest or concern, such as military sites, industrial centres, communications facilities and transportation hubs.
The Treaty on Open Skies, which entered into force on January 1, 2002, is a legally-binding accord that promotes increased confidence and transparency amongst its 34 States Parties. As Treaty co-depository with Hungary, Canada has exercised its Treaty rights by conducting observation flights over the Russian Federation, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This marks the ninth time a foreign State Party will have conducted an observation flight mission in Canada, the first having taken place in September 2004. Canadian military escorts and technical specialists will be aboard the Russian aircraft throughout the mission to ensure safety, security and compliance by monitoring imaging systems and strict adherence to the agreed observation flight route and profile.
Canada is a signatory to several security treaties, including those dedicated to the elimination, reduction or control of weapons of mass destruction, conventional armaments and equipment, and associated military forces. The Treaty on Open Skies is one example of how Canada exercises its commitment to reducing the threat of armed conflict by increasing trust and confidence though greater openness and transparency amongst states.
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Proud Canadian Soldier
In response to high casualties suffered by Hotel company in 2007 Malvern Collegiate responded by sending a flag to Hotel signed by the school. On returning home Hotel Company returned the flag to the school where it will forever hang in the halls and be flown every Remembrance Day This is the story of that flag and a video that was sent from the school to the soldiers with the flag.
Fallen Canadians
Please note: The dates posted on this website reflect the time zone in the location where the incident occurred.
Here we honour those who have
given their lives serving Canada
and helping the people
of Afghanistan.
Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff
Age: 28
Hometown: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Unit: 3rd Battalion Princess Patricias's Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: October 29, 2011
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kabul, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Francis Roy
Age: 32
Hometown: Rimouski, Québec
Unit: Canadian Special Operations Regiment
Deceased: June 25, 2011
Incident: Non combat related
Bombardier Karl Manning
Age: 31
Hometown: Chicoutimi, Québec
Unit: 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada
Deceased: May 27, 2011
Incident: Non combat related
Corporal Yannick Scherrer
Age: 24
Hometown: Montreal, Québec
Unit: 1er Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: March 27, 2011
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Steve Martin
Age: 24
Hometown: St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Québec
Unit: 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: December 18, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Brian Pinksen
Age: 20
Hometown: Corner Brook , Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 2nd Battalion , Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Deceased: August 30, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Sapper Brian Collier
Age: 24
Hometown: Bradford, Ontario
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: July 20, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Master Corporal Kristal Giesebrecht
Age: 34
Hometown:Wallaceburg, Ontario.
Unit: 1 Canadian Field Hospital
Deceased: June 26, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Private Andrew Miller
Age: 21
Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario
Unit: 2 Field Ambulance
Deceased: June 26, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Sergeant James Patrick MacNeil
Age: 28
Hometown: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Unit: 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: June 21, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Sergeant Martin Goudreault
Age: 35
Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: June 6, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Trooper Larry Rudd
Age: 26
Hometown: Brantford, Ontario
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons
Deceased: May 24, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, southwest of Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
Colonel Geoff Parker
Age: 42
Hometown: Oakville, Ont.
Unit: Land Forces Central Area Headquarters
Deceased: May 18, 2010
Incident: Suicide bomber, Kabul, Afghanistan
Private Kevin Thomas McKay
Age: 24
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: May 13, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake
Age: 37
Hometown: Simcoe, Ontario
Unit: Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic)
Deceased: May 3, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Private Tyler William Todd
Age: 26
Hometown: Bright, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: April 11, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Dand district, Afghanistan.
Corporal Darren James Fitzpatrick
Age: 21
Hometown: Prince George, B.C.
Unit: 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: March 20, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker
Age: 24
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta
Unit: Loyal Edmonton Regiment 4th Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: February 12, 2010
Incident: Training Accident, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Captain Frank Paul
Age: 53
Hometown: Badger, Nfld.
Unit: 28 Field Ambulance, Ottawa
Deceased: 10 February 2010
Incident: natural causes while on leave from Afghanistan
Sergeant John Faught
Age: 44
Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: January 16, 2010
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Private Garrett William Chidley
Age: 21
Hometown: Cambridge, Ont
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: December 30, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Corporal Zachery McCormack
Age: 21
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta
Unit: Loyal Edmonton Regiment, 4th Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: December 30, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Sergeant Kirk Taylor
Age: 28
Hometown: Yarmouth, N.S.
Unit: 84 Independent Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery
Deceased: December 30, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Sergeant George Miok
Age: 28
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta
Unit: 41 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: December 30, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall
Age: 30
Hometown: Prince Rupert, B.C.
Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: December 23, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Sapper Steven Marshall
Age: 24
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: October 30, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, south-est of Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
Lieutenant Justin Boyes
Age: 26
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Unit: 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: October 28, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, south-est of Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
Corporal Jonathan Couturier
Age: 23
Hometown: Loretteville, Québec
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: September 17, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Private Patrick Lormand
Age: 21
Hometown: Chute-à-Blondeau, Ontario
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: September 13, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Corporal Jean-François Drouin
Age: 31
Hometown: Beauport, Québec
Unit: 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Deceased: September 6, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, vicinity of Dand District, Afghanistan.
Major Yannick Pépin
Age : 36
Hometown : Warwick, Québec
Unit : 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Deceased : September 6, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, vicinity of Dand District, Afghanistan
Sapper Matthieu Allard
Age: 21
Hometown: Val d'Or, Québec
Unit: 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Deceased: August 1, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zhari District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Christian Bobbitt
Age: 23
Hometown: Sept-Îles, Québec
Unit: 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Deceased: August 1, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zhari District, Afghanistan
Private Sébastien Courcy
Age: 26
Hometown: St-Hyacinthe, Québec
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: July 16, 2009
Incident: Killed in action in the Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Master Corporal Patrice Audet
Age: 38
Hometown: Montreal, Québec
Unit: 430e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères
Deceased: July 6, 2009
Incident: Helicopter crash, Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Corporal Martin Joannette
Age: 25
Hometown: Saint-Calixte, Québec
Unit: 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: July 6, 2009
Incident: Helicopter crash, Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud
Age: 28
Hometown: Edmundston, New Brunswick
Unit: 2nd Batallion, Royal 22e Régiment
Deceased: July 4, 2009
Incident: improvised explosive device, Panjway District, Afghanistan
Corporal Nicholas Bulger
Age: 30
Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Deceased: July 3, 2009
Incident: improvised explosive device, Zhari District, Afghanistan
Corporal Martin Dubé
Age: 35
Hometown: Québec City, Québec
Unit: 5 Combat Engineer Regiment
Deceased: June 14, 2009
Incident: improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Private Alexandre Péloquin
Age: 20
Home Town: Brownsburg-Chatham, Québec
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment
Deceased: June 8, 2009
Incident: improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Major Michelle Mendes
Age: 30
Home Town: Wicklow, Ontario
Unit: Chief of Defence Intelligence
Deceased: April 23, 2009
Incident: Non combat related
Corporal Karine Blais
Age: 21
Home Town: Les Méchins, Québec
Unit: 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Deceased: April 13, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Master Corporal Scott Francis Vernelli
Age: 28
Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: March 20, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Tyler Crooks
Age: 24
Home Town: Port Colborne, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: March 20, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Trooper Jack Bouthillier
Age: 20
Home Town: Hearst, Ontario
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons, 3rd Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: March 20, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes
Age: 22
Home Town: Ripples, New Brunswick
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons, 3rd Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: March 20, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Trooper Marc Diab
Age: 22
Home Town: Mississauga, Ontario
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons, 3rd Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: March 8, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wali Kot District, Afghanistan.
Warrant Officer Dennis Raymond Brown
Age: 38
Home Town: St. Catharines, Ontario
Unit: The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Deceased: March 3, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Corporal Dany Olivier Fortin
Age: 29
Home Town: Baie-Comeau, Québec
Unit: 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 3 Wing Bagotville.
Deceased: March 3, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Corporal Kenneth Chad O’Quinn
Age: 25
Home Town: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland
Unit: 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron
Deceased: March 3, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Sapper Sean David Greenfield
Age: 25
Home Town: Pinawa, Manitoba
Unit: 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.
Deceased: January 31, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
Trooper Brian Richard Good
Age: 43
Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: January 7, 2009
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Shah Wall Kot District, Afghanistan.
Sergeant Gregory John Kruse
Age: 40
Home Town: Gaspé, Québec
Unit: 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, serving as a member of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group
Deceased: December 27, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Warrant Officer Gaétan Roberge
Age: 45
Home Town: Hanmer, Ontario
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Irish Regiment of Canada
Deceased: December 27, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Private Michael Freeman
Age: 28
Home Town: Peterborough, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 26, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey District, Afghanistan.
Cpl. Thomas James Hamilton
Age: 26
Home Town: Truro, Nova Scotia
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 13, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Private Justin Peter Jones
Age: 21
Home Town: Baie Verte, Newfoundland
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 13, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Private John Michael Roy Curwin
Age: 26
Home Town: Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 13, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Warrant Officer Robert Wilson
Age: 37
Home Town: Keswick, ON
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 5, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Corporal Mark Robert McLaren
Age: 23
Home Town: Peterborough, ON
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 5, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Private Demetrios Diplaros
Age: 24
Home Town: Scarborough, ON
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
Deceased: December 5, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan.
Sergeant Prescott Shipway
Age: 36
Home Town: Saskatoon, SK
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group
Deceased: September 7, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Corporal Andrew Paul Grenon
Age: 23
Home Town: Windsor, ON
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group
Deceased: September 3, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Corporal Michael James Alexander Seggie
Age: 21
Home Town: Winnipeg, MB
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group
Deceased: September 3, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Private Chadwick James Horn
Age: 21
Home Town: Calgary, AB
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group
Deceased: September 3, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Sapper Stephan John Stock
Age: 25
Home Town: Campbell River, BC
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)
Deceased: August 20, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Corporal Dustin Roy Robert Joseph Wasden
Age: 25
Home Town: Spiritwood, SK
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)
Deceased: August 20, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Sergeant Shawn Allen Eades
Age: 33
Home Town: Hamilton, ON
Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER)
Deceased: August 20, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey district, Afghanistan
Master Cpl Erin Doyle
Age: 32
Home Town: Kamloops, BC
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton Alberta
Deceased: August 11, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts
Age: 29
Home Town: Prince Albert, SK
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: August 9, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Zharey District, Afghanistan.
Corporal James (Jim) Hayward Arnal
Age: 25
Home Town: Winnipeg, MB
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: July 18, 2008
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Private Colin William Wilmot
Age: 24
Home Town: Fredericton, NB
Unit: 1 Field Ambulance, Edmonton (Alberta)
Deceased: July 5, 2008
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan
Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey
Age: 36
Home Town: Toronto, Ontario
Unit: Military Police Detachment in Dundurn, Saskatchewan
Deceased: July 4, 2008
Incident: Non combat related
Captain Jonathan (Jon) Sutherland Snyder
Age: 26
Home Town: Penticton, BC
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alberta
Deceased: June 7, 2008
Incident: Accident, Zhari District, Afghanistan
Captain Richard Steven Leary
Age: 32
Home Town: Brantford, ON
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: June 3, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.
Corporal Michael Starker
Age: 36
Home Town: Calgary, AB
Unit: 15 (Edmonton) Field Ambulance, Calgary, Alberta
Deceased: May 6, 2008
Incident: Insurgent attack, Zharey District, Afghanistan.
Private Terry John Street
Age: 24
Home Town: Surrey, BC
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: April 4, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i district, Afghanistan
Sergeant Jason Boyes
Age: 32
Home Town: Napanee, ON
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: March 16, 2008
Incident: Explosive device, Panjwa'i district, Afghanistan
Bombardier Jérémie Ouellet
Age: 22
Home Town: Matane, QC
Unit: 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: March 11, 2008
Incident: Non combat related
Trooper Michael Y. Hayakaze
Age: 25
Home Town: Edmonton, AB
Unit: Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), Edmonton, Alberta
Deceased: March 2, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i district, Afghanistan
Corporal Étienne Gonthier
Age: 21
Home Town: St-Georges-de-Beauce, QC
Unit: 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: January 23, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i district, Afghanistan
Trooper Richard Renaud
Age: 26
Home Town: Alma, Québec
Unit: 12e Régiment blindé du Canada, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: January 15, 2008
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Arghandab district, Afghanistan
Warrant Officer Hani Massouh
Age : 41
Home Town: Alexandria, Egypt
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: January 6, 2008
Incident: Military vehicle rollover, Nalgham, Zhari District, Afghanistan
Corporal Éric Labbé
Age : 31
Home Town: Rimouski, Québec
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: January 6, 2008
Incident: Military vehicle rollover, Nalgham, Zhari District, Afghanistan
Gunner Jonathan Dion
Age: 27
Home Town: Gatineau, Québec
Unit: 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: December 30, 2007
Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey District, Afghanistan
Private Michel Jr. Lévesque
Age: 25
Home Town: Rivière-Rouge, Québec
Unit: 3 Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: November 17, 2007
Incident: Improvised explosive device, near Ma’sum Ghar, Afghanistan
Corporal Nicolas R. Beauchamp
Age: 28
Home Town: Montréal, Québec
Unit: 5 Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: November 17, 2007
Incident: Improvised explosive device, near Ma’sum Ghar, Afghanistan
Corporal Nathan Hornburg
Age: 24
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Unit: The King’s Own Calgary Regiment, Alberta
Deceased: September 24, 2007
Incident: Mortar attack, Panjwa'i District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
Major Raymond Mark Ruckpaul
Age: 42
Home Town: Hamilton, Ontario
Unit: Armoured Corps, The Royal Canadian Dragoons
Deceased: August 29, 2007
Incident: Non-combat-related death, Kabul, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Christian Duchesne
Age: 34
Home Town: Montreal, Québec
Unit: 5th Field Ambulance, 5 Area Support Group, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: August 22, 2007
Incident: Landmine, Afghanistan
Master Warrant Officer Mario Mercier
Age: 43
Home Town: Weedon, Québec
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: August 22, 2007
Incident: Landmine, Afghanistan
Private Simon Longtin
Age: 23
Home Town: Longueuil, Québec
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, Valcartier, Québec
Deceased: August 19, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Captain Jefferson Clifford Francis
Age: 37
Home Town: New Brunswick
Unit: 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, Manitoba
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Corporal Jordan Anderson
Age: 25
Home Town: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Captain Matthew Johnathan Dawe
Age: 27
Home Town: Kingston, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Colin Stuart Francis Bason
Age: 28
Home Town: Burnaby, British Columbia
Unit: The Royal Westminster Regiment, New Westminster, British Columbia
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Corporal Cole D. Bartsch
Age: 23
Home Town: Saskatchewan
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Private Lane William Thomas Watkins
Age: 20
Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: July 4, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Sergeant Christos Karigiannis
Age: 31
Home Town: Montréal, Québec
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: June 20, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Corporal Stephen Frederick Bouzane
Age: 26
Home Town: Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: June 20, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Private Joel Wiebe
Age: 22
Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: June 20, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device, Afghanistan
Trooper Darryl Caswell
Age: 25
Home Town: Bowmanville, Ontario
Unit: The Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: June 11, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb, Afghanistan
Master Corporal Darrell Jason Priede
Age: 30
Home Town: Burlington, Ontario
Unit: Army News Team, 3 Area Support Group, Canadian Forces Base Gagetown
Deceased: May 30, 2007
Incident: U.S. Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Corporal Matthew McCully
Age: 25
Home Town: Orangeville, Ontario
Unit: 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron, Petawawa, Ontario
Deceased: May 25, 2007
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device
Master Corporal Anthony Klumpenhouwer
Age: 25
Home Town: Listowel, Ontario
Unit: Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Deceased: April 18, 2007
Incident: Accident, non combat related
Master Corporal Allan Stewart
Age: 31
Home Town: Newcastle, New Brunswick
Unit: The Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: April 11, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Trooper Patrick James Pentland
Age: 23
Home Town: Geary, New Brunswick
Unit: The Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: April 11, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Sergeant Donald Lucas
Age: 31
Home Town: St-John's, Newfoundand and Labrador
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Gagetown, New Brunswick)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Brent Donald Poland
Age: 37
Home Town: Sarnia, Ontario
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Gagetown, New Brunswick)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Christopher Paul Stannix
Age: 24
Home Town: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Unit: Princess Louise Fusiliers (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Aaron Edward Williams
Age: 23
Home Town: Perth-Andover, New Brunswick
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Gagetown, New Brunswick)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Private David Robert Greenslade
Age: 20
Home Town: Saint-John, New Brunswick
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, (Gagetown, New Brunswick)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Private Kevin Vincent Kennedy
Age: 20
Home Town: St-John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Gagetown, New Brunswick)
Deceased: April 8, 2007
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Kevin Megeney
Age: 25
Home Town: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North) (Truro, Nova Scotia)
Deceased: March 6, 2007
Incident: Non combat related
Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard, CD
Age: 46
Home Town: Bouctouche, New Brunswick
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: November 27, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Corporal Albert Storm, CD
Age: 36
Home Town: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: November 27, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Sergeant Darcy Scott Tedford, CD
Age: 32
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 14, 2006
Incident: Insurgent attack
Private Blake Neil Williamson
Age: 23
Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario.
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 14, 2006
Incident: Insurgent attack
Trooper Mark Andrew Wilson
Age: 39
Home town: London, Ontario
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 7, 2006
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam, CD
Age: 40
Home town: South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 3, 2006
Incident: Insurgent attack
Corporal Robert Thomas James Mitchell
Age: 32
Home town: Owen Sound, Ontario
Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 3, 2006
Incident: Insurgent attack
Private Josh Klukie
Age: 23
Home town: Shuniah, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 29, 2006
Incident: Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Corporal Glen Arnold, CD
Age: 32
Home Town: McKerrow, Ontario
Unit: 2 Field Ambulance (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 18, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Private David Byers
Age: 22
Home Town: Espanola, Ontario
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: September 18, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Corporal Shane Keating
Age: 30
Home Town: Dalmeny, Saskatchewan
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: September 18, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Corporal Keith Morley, CD
Age: 30
Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: September 18, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Private Mark Anthony Graham
Age: 33
Home Town: Hamilton, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 4, 2006
Incident: "Friendly fire" incident
Private William Jonathan James Cushley
Age: 21
Home Town: Port Lambton, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 3, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, CD
Age: 38
Home Town: Truro, Nova Scotia
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 3, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Warrant Officer Richard Francis Nolan, CD
Age: 39
Home Town: Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 3rd, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Sergeant Shane Stachnik
Age: 30
Home Town: Waskatenau, Alberta
Unit: 2 Combat Engineer Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: September 3rd, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Corporal David Braun
Age: 27
Home Town: Raymore, Saskatchewan
Unit: 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: August 22, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom
Age: 23
Home Town: Comox, British Columbia
Unit: 1st Field Ambulance (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 11, 2006
Incident: Suicide bomber attack
Master Corporal Jeffrey Scott Walsh
Age: 33
Home Town: Regina, Saskatchewan
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: August 9, 2006
Incident: Shooting accident
Master Corporal Raymond Arndt
Age: 31
Home Town: Edson, Alberta
Unit: The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 5, 2006
Incident: Traffic accident
Private Kevin Dallaire
Age: 22
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 3, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Sergeant Vaughan Ingram
Age: 35
Home Town: Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 3, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Corporal Bryce Jeffrey Keller
Age: 27
Home Town: Regina, Saskatchewan
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 3, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Corporal Christopher Jonathan Reid, CD
Age: 34
Home Town: Truro, Nova Scotia
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: August 3, 2006
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Francisco Gomez, CD
Age: 44
Home town: Edmonton, Alberta
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: July 22, 2006
Incident: Suicide attack
Corporal Jason Patrick Warren
Age: 29
Home town: Québec City, Québec
Unit: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada (Montréal, Québec)
Deceased: July 22, 2006
Incident: Suicide attack
Corporal Anthony Joseph Boneca
Age: 21
Home Town: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Unit: Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Deceased: July 9, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard, MSM
Age: 26
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta
Unit: 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: May 17, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Corporal Matthew David James Dinning
Age: 23
Home Town: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Unit: 2 Military Police Platoon, Petawawa, Ontario
Deceased: April 22, 2006
Incident: Roadside bomb
Bombardier Myles Stanley John Mansell
Age: 25
Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia
Unit: 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment (Victoria, British Columbia)
Deceased: April 22, 2006
Incident: Roadside bomb
Corporal Randy Payne
Age: 32
Home town: Gananoque, Ontario
Unit: 1 Garrison Military Police Company, Detachment Wainwright, Alberta
Deceased: April 22, 2006
Incident: Roadside bomb
Lieutenant William Turner
Age: 45
Home Town: Toronto, Ontario
Unit: Land Force Western Area Headquarters, Edmonton, Alberta (20th Field Artillery Regiment)
Deceased: April 22, 2006
Incident: Roadside bomb
Private Robert Costall
Age: 22
Home Town: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: March 29, 2006
Incident: Ground offensive
Master Corporal Timothy Wilson
Age: 30
Home Town: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: March 5, 2006
Incident: LAV III traffic accident
Corporal Paul Davis
Corporal Paul Davis
Age: 28
Home Town: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Manitoba)
Deceased: March 2, 2006
Incident: LAV III traffic accident
Mr. Glyn Berry
Age: 59
Home Town: United Kingdom
Unit: Director, Foreign Affairs Canada
Deceased: January 15, 2006
Incident: Suicide attack
Private Braun Scott Woodfield
Age: 24
Home Town: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Oromocto, New Brunswick)
Deceased: November 24, 2005
Incident: LAV III traffic accident
Corporal Jamie Brendan Murphy
Age: 26
Home town: Conception Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Unit: 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: January 27, 2004
Incident: Suicide attack
Corporal Robbie Christopher Beerenfenger
Age: 29
Home town: Ottawa, Ontario
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 2, 2003
Incident: Landmine explosion
Sergeant Robert Alan Short
Age: 41
Home town: Fredericton, New Brunswick
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario)
Deceased: October 2, 2003
Incident: Landmine explosion
Sergeant Marc D. Léger
Age: 29
Home town: Lancaster (Ontario)
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: April 18, 2002
Incident: "Friendly fire" incident
Corporal Ainsworth Dyer
Age: 24
Home town: Montréal, Québec
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: April 18, 2002
Incident: "Friendly fire" incident
Private Richard Green
Age: 21
Home town: Mill Cove, Nova Scotia
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: April 18, 2002
Incident: "Friendly fire" incident
Private Nathan Smith
Age: 26
Home Town: Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
Unit: 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Edmonton, Alberta)
Deceased: April 18, 2002
Incident: "Friendly fire" incident
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