The commitment includes providing a rapid reaction force of 200 troops to the UN. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first announced the commitment during a major peacekeeping summit in Vancouver in 2017. Trending Stories The government at the time said the force, intended to provide emergency response to peacekeeping missions, would be deployed within five years. However, the Ministry of National Defense says the cabinet recently gave another year to meet the pledge. The government has not explained why the force has not yet been implemented, even though the UN says there is a continuing need for such units. © 2022 The Canadian Press
