29-05-2017 21:13 via ottawacitizen.com

Operation Artemis extended until 2021

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Monday that Operation Artemis will be extended for 2021.
Artemis is a multinational operation that deploys ships and surveillance systems to intercept shipments of weapons and narcotics in the region.
More details from the Canadian Forces: 
The renewal of Op ARTEMIS authorizes the Canadian Armed Forces to:Deploy up to 375 personnel;
Seek command of CTF 150 twice during the four year mandate;
Provide a Halifax-class frigate once every two years a
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