Canada Reaffirms Commitment to NATO’s Collective Defense and Welcomes Sweden to the Canadian-Led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia
Ottawa, Ontario – February 7, 2025 – Today, Canada reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to NATO’s collective defense and security by welcoming Sweden as the newest member of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia.
“Canada strongly believes in the importance of a strong and united NATO,” said Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of National Defence. “We are proud to contribute to NATO’s collective defense and to work with our allies to ensure the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic region.”
The Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia is a key component of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltics, which was established in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. The brigade consists of approximately 1,500 troops from Canada, Albania, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.
With the addition of Sweden, the brigade will now include approximately 1,700 troops from nine NATO member states. Sweden’s contribution to the brigade will include a mechanized infantry company, a reconnaissance platoon, and a support company.
“We are delighted to welcome Sweden to the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia,” said Brigadier-General Shane Brennan, the brigade’s commander. “Sweden is a strong and capable NATO ally, and their contribution to the brigade will make us even more effective in deterring and defending against any potential threats.”
The welcoming ceremony for Sweden was held at the brigade’s headquarters in Camp Adazi, Latvia. The ceremony was attended by Minister Anand, Brigadier-General Brennan, and representatives from the Swedish Armed Forces.
“Sweden is committed to the security and stability of the Baltic region,” said Peter Hultqvist, Sweden’s Minister of Defence. “We are proud to join the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia and to contribute to NATO’s collective defense.”
The addition of Sweden to the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia is a clear demonstration of NATO’s unity and resolve to deter and defend against any potential threats. Canada is proud to contribute to this important mission and to work with its NATO allies to ensure the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic region.
Canada reaffirms commitment to NATO’s collective defence and security and welcomes Sweden to the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia
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