Canada Plans $2.6 Billion Troop Increase in Latvia Amid Spike Missile Contract Issues
DEFENSE
The Canadian Army is facing ongoing issues with the Spike missile contract, but the Department of National Defence has confirmed there are no plans to cancel it. Canadian soldiers are deployed in Latvia as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group to counter Russian aggression.
In July 2023, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a commitment to NATO, which includes a $2.6 billion investment aimed at doubling Canadian troop presence in Latvia. This initiative, referred to as Operation Reassurance, will maintain up to 2,200 troops in the region.
Jan 9, 2026, 10:33 PM
