WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — "Canada continues to support our coalition partners through efforts that include an expanded train, advise and assist mission with local security forces; intelligence capabilities; ongoing tactical aviation support; and further leading a Coalition Role 2 medical facility," Owens said Tuesday.
The Iraqi government, backed by coalition forces, launched an operation on Monday to retake the city of Mosul from Daesh.
Earlier this month, Canadian Joint Operations Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Bowes said Ottawa had intensified intelligence efforts to help the coalition target Daesh fighters and installations in Iraq.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canadian forces will not conduct airstrikes.
Sajjan said in July that up to 60 additional medical personnel would deploy to Erbil to head coalition medical operations.
