OTTAWA — Canada is pressing ahead with plans to deploy hundreds of troops as part of a NATO effort to deter Russian aggression in eastern Europe amid concerns about the military alliance’s future under Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday affirmed Canada’s commitment to lead one of four NATO forces in eastern Europe, which will see 450 Canadian troops deploy to Latvia starting next year.
Trudeau said he is “very proud” that Canada is taking a leadership role and that the country remains a strong supporter of NATO in both eastern Europe and Ukraine.
His comments came as NATO members scrambled …read more
Source: National Newswatch