The Peacekeeper's Shadow: Canada Abandons Its Legacy The Canadian Department of National Defence's recent announcement has sparked international concern.
Four long standing overseas missions – Kosovo (KOBOLD), Cyprus (SNOWGOOSE), South Sudan (SOPRANO), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (CROCODILE) – have been quietly closed, marking a significant departure from Canada's proud peacekeeping heritage.
For decades, Canada has been synonymous with peacekeeping, its reputation built on contributions to UN sanctioned missions worldwide.