A statement from the Canadian defence ministry gave few details, but NATO diplomats say the Canadians will be based in Latvia. OTTAWA, June 30 — Canada confirmed on Thursday that it would provide troops to help establish a new 4,000-strong NATO force on Russia’s border to act as a deterrent against a possible show of force by Moscow. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is due to provide more information at a NATO summit in Poland next week. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Washington would turn to Canada for help to establish the new force, given a lack of enthusiasm by other members. The United States, Britain, Germany and France have all committed to providing troops.

Source: National Post June 30, 2016 17:37 UTC