https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/11/canada-tapped-lead-new-nato-training-mission-iraq/ Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times - Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Canadian forces have been tapped to lead NATO’s new military adviser mission in Iraq, as the alliance looks to expand and extend its operations in the war-torn country. Roughly 250 Canadian troops alongside other NATO forces, along with four Griffon combat helicopters, will be deployed to new alliance outposts in Baghdad and surrounding areas to help stand up the new mission, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. “We are proud to take a leadership role in Iraq, and work with our Allies and the Government of Iraq, to help this region of the Middle East transition to long-lasting peace and stability,” Mr. Trudeau said of Canada’s new command role in the NATO mission, during a briefing at alliance headquarters in Brussels Interesting. I know I know the meme opportunities abound so let them rip but this does show that Trump’s pressure on NATO members is having the desired effect. Canada is choosing to cover it's NATO obligation deficiency through "in kind" missions of military forces. Maybe we'll find out if Harjit Sajjan is a badass.
