Operation GLOBE

Maritime Patrols off the Coast of Haiti

From 1 to 21 March 2023, two Kingston-class vessels, HMCS Moncton and HMCS Glace Bay, with a combined crew of approximately 90 Royal Canadian Navy sailors, conducted presence patrols in and around Haitian waters – contributing to our maritime situational awareness and bolstering efforts to establish and maintain security for Haitians.

Delivery of Armoured Vehicles to Haiti

On January 11, 2023 and February 20, 2023, Canadian military aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince to transfer a total of five armoured vehicles, purchased by Haiti, to the Director General of the Haitian National Police. These vehicles will support the efforts of the Haitian National Police to combat gang violence against Haitian citizens that is impeding the delivery of critical services and humanitarian aid. As a steadfast partner and ally of Haiti, Canada remains committed to supporting the Haitian people as they strive for a peaceful and prosperous future.

Canadian Armed Forces contribution to the United States Operation CONTINUING PROMISE

From October 23 to December 22, 2022, seven CAF medical and dental personnel were deployed on Operation GLOBE aboard United States Naval Ship (USNS) COMFORT, a MERCY CLASS hospital ship, as the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contribution to the United States humanitarian assistance mission, Operation CONTINUING PROMISE, through Latin America and the Caribbean. USNS COMFORT is a hospital ship that conducted port visits to various locations in Latin America and the Caribbean. During these port visits, CAF personnel worked with their American counterparts to provide medical and dental care to civilians free of cost. They also participated in training exercises with members of the USN.

• The CAF personnel include: 1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 2 Dental Technicians, 2 Medical Technicians, and 2 Nursing Officers.
• The CAF personnel include: 1 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 2 Dental Technicians, 2 Medical Technicians, and 2 Nursing Officers.

Delivery of Armoured Vehicles to Haiti

On 15 October 2022, Canada and the United States facilitated the delivery of three Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles as well as three commercial pattern armoured vehicles, responding to Haiti’s request for help as violence continues to escalate in the country. These specialized vehicles were purchased from a Canadian based manufacturer by Haiti and will be used by the Haitian police to respond to the crisis. Canada and the international community remains concerned about the violence in Haiti and condemns the abuses being committed by armed gangs, urging the parties at the heart of the conflict to set up humanitarian corridors to restore the supply of fuel, water and food to meet the basic needs of Haitian people and allow hospitals to respond to rising cholera cases in the country. Canada is closely monitoring the security situation and will continue to support Haitian-led efforts to put an end to the crisis.

Delivery of Mining and Rescue Equipment to Dominican Republic

On 31 July 2022, a landslide trapped two miners in the Cerro de Maimón mine in the Dominican Republic (DR). The two were employees of the Coporación Minera Domincana (CORMIDOM), a Dominican company owned by Canadian capital and shareholders. While trapped, the miners were able to receive solid food and drink. On 3 August, the Government of the Dominican Republic via Global Affairs Canada requested, in an urgent capacity, the Government of Canada’s assistance in the rescue operation, related to the movement of mining and rescue equipment and the associated personnel from Canada to the Dominican Republic. A related Request for Assistance from the Government of Canada was received by the Canadian Armed Forces.

• A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft and crew from 429 Transport Squadron departed Trenton, ON on August 7, 2022 for Val-d’Or, QC to load mining equipment from Machines Roger International.
• From there, it proceeded to Santo Domingo, DR, to deliver that equipment for transport to the Cerro de Maimón mine.
• On August 9, 2022, the miners were freed and the aircraft and crew returned to 8 Wing, Trenton.

Transportation of Medical Supplies to India

Assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was requested on May 4, 2021, to support the Government of Canada’s provision of medical supplies to India in response to a devastating outbreak of COVID-19. The CAF supported Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by providing strategic airlift capabilities to deliver the needed supplies.

Two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-150 Polaris flights brought medical supplies to India:

• A first flight departed Trenton, Ontario on May 5, 2021, to bring medical supplies to India
• A second flight departed Trenton, Ontario on May 11, 2021 to deliver medical ventilators to India

Repatriation of Canadians during COVID-19 Pandemic

Assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was requested on January 31, 2020, to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to receive and temporarily accommodate Canadians returning from Wuhan, China; the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship in Japan; and the Grand Princess Cruise Ship in San Francisco, U.S.A., under Operation GLOBE.

Around 700 Canadians were successfully repatriated from these locations and reunited with loved ones following mandatory isolation periods in Trenton and Cornwall.

Transportation of Humanitarian and Medical Supplies to Panama

In response to the United Nations’ request for transport of COVID-19 related humanitarian and medical supplies, on behalf of the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, the CAF provided a CC-177 Globemaster and associated crew to provide airlift support out of Panama Pacifico Airport between July 21 and August 3, 2020.

Operation CONTINUING PROMISE

From June to November 2019, three Canadian Armed Forces members sailed on board United States Navy Ship (USNS) COMFORT:

• Two medical technicians;
• One oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

USNS COMFORT is a hospital ship that made port visits to various regions in Central and South America. During these port visits, CAF members worked with their American counterparts to provide medical and dental care to civilians free of cost. In total, personnel provided care to 69 000 patients and performed over 1200 surgeries while deployed on-board the ship. Deployed CAF members also worked with members of the U.S. Navy during training exercises during this period.

Operation CONTINUING PROMISE

From October to December 2018, three Canadian Armed Forces members sailed on board United States Navy Ship (USNS) COMFORT:

• Two medical technicians;
• One oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

USNS COMFORT is a hospital ship that made port visits to various regions in Central and South America. During these port visits, CAF members worked with their American counterparts to provide medical and dental care to civilians free of cost. In total, personnel provided care to 26 000 patients and performed 600 surgeries on-board the ship. Deployed CAF members also worked with members of the U.S. Navy during training exercises.