Name/Title
2026 - 22 June - OPERATION REASSURANCE / TASK FORCE LATVIA - Change of Command Ceremony with incoming CGG Major Corey Anhorn, CD (New Task Force Latvia HQ Commander) and outgoing LCol Francis Lavoie, CDScope and Content
2026 - CGG Major Corey Anhorn becomes Commanding Officer Task Force Latvia HQ ( CO TFL HQ).
"This is an important milestone today with a change of command ceremony. LCol Francis Lavoie handed over command to Maj Corey Anhorn. As the National Command Element, the HQ ensures daily operational, logistical, and administrative support to the Canadian contingent on NATO’s eastern flank.
Thank you to LCol Lavoie for his leadership and dedication, and best of success to Maj Anhorn in his new role. Congratulations to MWO Shea on his appointment as Sergeant-Major, taking over from MWO Stortz." - Task Force Latvia - Force Opérationnelle Lettonie
OPERATION REASSURANCE
Op REASSURANCE is currently the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) largest overseas mission, through which the CAF contributes to NATO deterrence and defence measures in Central and Eastern Europe, and is part of the biggest reinforcement of Alliance collective defence in a generation. Under Op REASSURANCE, the CAF deploys ships, which contribute to the Standing NATO Maritime Groups and other maritime operations/exercises; an Air Task Force, providing logistical support out of Prestwick; and a Land Task Force, including the NATO Multinational Brigade-Latvia (MNB-LVA), for which Canada is the Framework nation.
Operation REASSURANCE is Canada’s largest overseas military mission, supporting NATO deterrence and defense in Central and Eastern Europe.
Overview
Operation REASSURANCE (Op REASSURANCE) was launched in 2014 in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, aiming to strengthen NATO’s collective defense and reassure Eastern European allies of Canada’s commitment to regional security. It involves the deployment of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel across land, air, and maritime domains, making it Canada’s largest current international military operation.
Troop Deployment and Structure
As of 2025, over 3,000 CAF members are deployed throughout the year. Canada serves as the Framework Nation for the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia, leading a formation of personnel from 14 NATO allies. The Canadian-led battlegroup includes approximately 2,200 Canadian soldiers, with 500 stationed at a headquarters in Riga and 1,700 at Camp Adazi, increasing to 2,600 by 2025 with additional personnel at a new location in Latvia.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
July 5, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
July 5, 2026
