Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality
Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
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"despite recent tensions, Trump's remarks have had 'zero effect' on how Canadian forces and their allies work together."
— Brig Gen Daniel Rivière , Other
"Rivers that are normally completely frozen have overflowed where they hadn't historically."
— Lt Col Travis Hanes , Other
Key People
Brig Gen Daniel Rivière is the commander of the army task force responsible for Operation Nanook-Nunalivut.
Lt Col Travis Hanes is a member of the Canadian Rangers who participated in the Arctic patrol.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
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Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
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