On September 12, 2001, NATO invoked Article 5—its collective defence clause—for the first and only time, rallying all member nations to support the United States after the 9/11 attacks.
Canada contributed significantly to the subsequent NATO-led mission in Afghanistan (2001–2014). The "Highway of Heroes" is a stretch of Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, where fallen Canadian soldiers' remains are solemnly transported by convoy from CFB Trenton to Toronto (and onward to burial), with crowds often lining bridges to pay tribute.
During the mission, 158 Canadian Armed Forces members died in service, with thousands more injured—all in solidarity with the U.S. and NATO allies following 9/11.
Other NATO allies suffered significant casualties as well: the United Kingdom lost around 457 personnel, France 90, Germany 62, Italy 53, Denmark 43, and many others (total coalition deaths, including non-NATO partners, exceeded 3,500, with non-U.S. NATO members accounting for roughly 1,100–1,200 fatalities).
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On this exact day, August 24, 1814, British forces (including units from British North America aka Canada) entered Washington, D.C. and burned the White House in retaliation for the American attack on York (now Toronto) during the War of 1812.
Just thought I would share that today.
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@alleria_eh Trump said Canada needs to give up our sovereignty to get a deal... how would that EVER help Canada? These maga cucks dont understand how to tie their own shoes so I dont expect them to understand geopolitics!