Carney Extends Military Mission in Latvia, Calls It Key to ‘Deterring Russian Aggression’

Prime Minister Mark Carney checks out an Orion-H9 Counter-UAS, a directional drone disruptor, as he visits a vehicle display at the Adazi Military base in Adazi, Latvia, on Aug. 27, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Canadian military contingent in Latvia after announcing the mission will be extended for three more years.

“To secure lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe, we must deter and fortify,” Carney said in an Aug. 26 statement. “For over a decade, Canadian troops have played an indispensable role in deterring Russian aggression on NATO’s Eastern Flank and fortifying our shared defence.”