Gulf War
In the aftermath of the Gulf War, Canadian soldiers
participated in a UN peacekeeping operation along
the Iraq-Kuwait border.
Canadian troops monitored the demilitarized zone
between the two countries, investigating cease-fire
violations and clearing land mines.
Congo
Canadian soldiers were part of a large contingent of
United Nations Peacekeepers who participated in
peacekeeping efforts in The Congo since 1960.
Some key contributions in the early 1960s came from
French-speaking Canadians, due to The Congo's
background as a Belgian Colony. Canadians continued to serve in the 1990s after more violence began.
In 1996, over 350 Canadians joined a short-lived
multinational force to provide humanitarian aid and
help refugees from Rwanda and Burundi.
Cambodia
More than a thousand Canadian Armed Forces
members served in Cambodia to help stabilize and
rebuild the country during four peace support
missions between 1954 to 2000. They took part in
United Nations and other international community
efforts there to help the people of this war-torn land.
Ethiopia and Eritrea
Canadian Armed Forces members served in Ethiopia
and Eritrea from 2000 to 2003, taking part in the
United Nations (UN) peace mission there. There were
times when more than 500 Canadians served in the
hot, dusty, far-off region as part of the larger international effort.
In late 2000, a 450-strong Canadian Armed Forces
contingent made a six-month commitment to help
establish the international effort in the region. This
Canadian presence included armoured reconnaissance, mechanized infantry, an engineer troop, and
support elements.
(Source: Veterans Affairs Canada)