Minister of Defence Rob Nicholson has visited Canadian troops in Kuwait fighting Islamic State fighters, to see first-hand how the mission is progressing.
CTV News Channel’s Mercedes Stephenson reports that the minister made the trip earlier this week after a visit to Ukraine and Poland. The visit was kept secret for security reasons.
Nicholson was able to tour various Canadian Air Force locations and meet with Canadian military leaders who are co-ordinating Operation IMPACT. The operation is Canada’s contribution to the international coalition assisting security forces in Iraq in their fight against IS. …read more
Source: National Newswatch
